The Content Management Handbook (Become an Expert) [Hardcover]

Martin White (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1856045331 | ISBN-13: 978-1856045339 | Publication Date: January 30, 2005 | Edition: 1

There are many benefits in using content management software (CMS) to support content authoring and site management for both intranets and websites. These benefits can only be realized when the organization has developed a content management strategy and undertaken a rigorous analysis of the functionality that the CMS must provide, taking into account the Total Cost of Implementation of a CMS application. Information professionals will increasingly play an important role in developing content management strategies and managing intranets and websites, using their professional skills in carrying out information audits, identifying the information needs of users, and developing information architectures and metadata schemes. This essential book provides step-by-step guidance on how to develop a content management strategy, sets out the elements of a content management system and provides advice on the specification, selection, implementation and management of content management software. This practical handbook takes advantage of the author's extensive consulting experience in supporting CMS implementations in a wide range of organizations in the UK, Europe and the USA, including government agencies, charities and multinational businesses. It is of great value to information staff at all levels who are involved in the process of using a CMS to support the development of websites and intranets.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'In providing an introduction to CMS, this book is a clear example of why White is an authority on the subject.' Information World Review 'If your organization is struggling with managing its intranet or internet website, then you have probably thought about getting a content management system. This book should be your starting point.' eLucidate 'If you want to manage content successfully within your organization but are not sure how to go about it - start by reading this book.' Internet Resources Newsletter

About the Author

Martin White BSc FCLIP FRSA is Managing Director of Intranet Focus Ltd (www intranetfocus.com) which he founded in 1999. He is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Information Studies, University of Sheffield, a member of the Advisory Board of the CMS Evaluation Laboratory at the iSchool, University of Washington, USA and has been Chairman of the Online Information Conference, London, since 1999.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 149 pages
• Publisher: Library Assn Pub Ltd; 1 edition (January 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1856045331
• ISBN-13: 978-1856045339
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,836,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #42 in Books > Computers & Technology > Web Development > Content Management

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