Learn the Content Management System (CMS)
Welcome! Thanks for taking time to learn the CMS.
The following videos were created with the beginner in mind and allow you to learn and move at your own pace.
There are a total of 8 videos and should be viewed in order. The total training time is approximately 2.5 hours
You may log in and work in the system as you train, or simply watch. It's up to you!
BROWSER: We recommend Firefox or Chrome
SYSTEM LOGIN: https://www.lamar.edu/cms (use your LEA credentials)
Need to Update Your Website?
You must have a user account in the CMS to update web pages. Have a Dean, Chair or Director request an account.
CMS Videos
- VIDEO 1 - Learn the Dashboard
Time: Approx 12 min.
Presenter: Stacey Haynes
This video includes:
- Navigating the Dashboard
- VIDEO 2 - Create a Folder and Index Page
Time: Approx 20 min.
Presenter: Stacey Haynes
This video includes:
- Creating a site Folder
- Creating an index Page
NOTE ABOUT INDEX PAGES:
Changes to the system were made after this video was created. Around the 8:24 mark you'll be asked to create and name a page... then rename it to index. This option is no longer available. When creating an index page for your folder you must name it index in the "Display Name" field. After the asset is finalized and created you can go back in and rename the page to something more appropriate in the "Display Name" field. Please call Stacey at X7538 if you have questions about this change. - VIDEO 3 - Adding Content to a Page
Time: Approx 13 min.
Presenter: Stacey Haynes
This video includes:
- Page layout
- Adding content to the page
- VIDEO 4 - Using the Text Editor - Part 1
Time: Approx 27 min.
Presenter: Stacey Haynes
This video includes:
- Review and use of the text editor including Format dropdowns
- when and how to use HEADING TAGS <h1> - <h6> @ 10:45
- creating buttons @ 15:18
- creating colorful headers @ 18:24
- Review and use of the text editor including Format dropdowns
- VIDEO 5 - Using the Text Editor - Part 2
Time: Approx 28 min.
Presenter: Stacey Haynes
This video includes:
- Review and use of the text editor with focus on:
- creating anchors - @ 1:23
- inserting images - @ 8:10
- embedding videos - @ 19:57
- Review and use of the text editor with focus on:
- VIDEO 6 - Uploading Images and Documents
Time: Approx 15 min.
Presenter: Stacey Haynes
This video includes:
- Uploading and naming images and documents
- How to link and use docs and images on your pages
- VIDEO 7 - Creating and Updating Menus
Time: Approx 21 min.
Presenter: Stacey Haynes
This video includes:
- Creating a content block
- Updating the left navigation menu block
- VIDEO 8 - Workflows, Deleting and Getting Help
Time: Approx 18 min.
Presenter: Stacey Haynes
This video includes:
- Understanding workflows
- How to delete an asset
- Where to go for help
A Guide for Creating Web Content
Best practices for creating web content for your site.
Content is King! Web Content Guide
CONTENTS:
- Good web writing matters
- The content of your content
- Writing style
- Using metadata
- Formatting
- Sharing your content
Writing for the Web
In this course, Chris Nodder offers seven practical techniques for writing successfully on the web, including front-loading content, writing at the right grade level, avoiding jargon, and keeping content up to date. Test your knowledge as you complete each chapter, and make sure your writing is leading to a positive user experience.
Learning objectives
- Explain how people read differently on the web.
- Name the reading level that body text should be written at.
- Identify types of text that serve as signposts for readers on the web.
- Give examples of how to make your target audience care about your text.
- List documents that could be used to provide supporting evidence to an article.
- Determine the expiration date on seasonal articles.
WATCH NOW through LinkedIn Learning!
(LEA Credentials are required)
Resources and Guidelines from Web Comm
Please take some time to read through the Web Communication Resource site and learn ways to make your web pages user friendly and content rich. We're sure you'll learn something from every article you read!