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Alika Portal Publishing, Links and Content Management Solution. The application system that is provided by Alika contains the following elements:. User-friendly content creation, link management and editing system Publishing process Link checker Complete metadata tool Links library Site map
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Alika Portal Publishing, Links and Content Management Solution The application system that is provided by Alika contains the following elements: • User-friendly content creation, link management and editing system • Publishing process • Link checker • Complete metadata tool • Links library • Site map • Documentation • And more…
User-friendly content creation, link management and editing system • Links are created in a single document in the database. • Ability to publish links to multiple HTML pages. • Link information is entered once in the link document; the changes are reflected in all Web pages. • Link descriptions can be entered in the database for display over the Web. • A search capability is available in each Lotus Notes database. Wild cards characters can be used.
Publishing process • The content manager has the ability to publish single links and/or single documents to the Web. This process takes only a few seconds. • A full publish of the Web site is required when elements are added in the table of contents and when the general look of the site is changed. • The content manager has the ability to publish to pre-production for quality review. Once the content manager has visually checked what has been published to the Web, he will then publish the document(s) to production.
Link checker • An integrated link checker tool is part of the Lotus Notes database (no third party tool required). • The Link Checker can be run on individual links, or on the whole database. • Retrieves data for broken and functioning URLs, including HTTP code for: status, last modified date, title, metadata information and header information. • A set of views are available to assist the content manager. • Redirect URLs are identified.
Complete metadata tool • Fully integrated with the content management system. • Supports the tagging of link and content pages. • Integrated Link Checker function can harvest metadata from the source Web sites. • Can be used to automatically generate metadata, without human intervention. • The data can easily be inputted in each database via the harvesting process, importing of shared values, pick lists or via text fields.
Complete metadata tool (continued) • The content manager has the choice to use the pre-populated metadata, input their own, or a mix of both. • Supports different schemes (language, date, subject, etc.) and taxonomies (dc.subject). • Pick lists are available to the content manager for faster and more accurate input of the data. • Metadata can be assigned to individual links, or in bulk, based on URL patterns and criteria. • Most Dublin Core metadata can be populated with this tool.
Complete metadata tool (continued)Central repository • Metadata from different databases can be pushed to the central repository for storage, search and classification purposes. • Includes a unique sharing process which allows all the participating databases to pull metadata from the central repository to their own database of links. • Each database includes a mechanism to push and pull metadata to and from the central repository.
Links library • A number of custom views can be created based on the requirements of the client. • These views are integrated in the link management database and can be easily accessed. • A statistical reporting tool allows links to be categorized and statistical information presented in a single document.
Site map • A complete site map is provided. • The layout is determined in collaboration with the client’s team, and based on the needs of the users.Stylesheet classes are available for each of the site map levels. • The site map is generated automatically from the Lotus Notes database, via a button, and does not have to be hard-coded by the content managers of the Web site.
Documentation • A complete easy to follow guide is available. • Table of contents, graphics, screen capture and examples are included.
And more… • Easy management of the Web site design via configuration files. • Integration of graphics and other type of files (Word, Power Point, PDF, etc.) for easy management. • Creation of script libraries for easier maintenance of shared sub-routines.
Contact Us For more information on the Alika Publishing Process and Link Management Solution: Visit our Web site at www.alika.ca Contact Information: Allan DrakePresident/Senior Developer Phone: (613) 296-1284 E-mail: drakea@alika.ca Caroline ParéDirector/Internet SpecialistPhone: (613) 794-4717E-mail: parec@alika.ca