Content management system (CMS) guide: editing web pages
Download the CMS training presentation (PDF - 786KB). The guide below provides quick steps to get you started editing pages in the CMS. See also, creating new pages and moving content from the old web site into the CMS.
1. Log into the CMS.
Log into the CMS at http://www.llu.edu/CMS/ using your LDAP/e-mail login and password.
2. View the file/directory list in the CMS and edit.
You will see a list of files to which you have access. If you do not see a list of files for your area of responsibility, contact a web team member.
Do you have images and other files to upload? Here's how:
Resize and crop images as needed using a photo editing program before uploading them. Click "Upload files," choose the appropriate directory in the drop-down menu at the top, and browse to select the file(s) you want to upload. See more information on uploading and placing files.
Click "Edit" next to one of the files. You will see a screen with links at the top like the below illustration. Click "Edit Content."
3. Revise the page.
The CMS will log you out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Save your work part-way through if you need more time. Important: Spell check and edit any new content you enter. See the link near the top of the editing screen for information about style and other requirements.
Style - fonts and colors
Fonts and colors are managed by the CMS.
Tables/tabular data
Use HTML tables for tabular data (not for page layout). Macromedia Dreamweaver is a good program to use to create tables.
WYSIWYG editor
Hovering your mouse over the tool icons in the editor causes text to appear that describes how to use each tool.
Revise the fields at the top if needed
Title: This is what shows up at the top of the browser window and is the first item most search engines list in search results (eg, LLU Department of Biochemistry goals). Filename: Leave as is. Content Description: This should be a description of the page contents. Many search engines display this text under the title. It helps searchers know what they will find on this page. See information about creating search engine friendly web pages (PDF).
4. Review, save, and submit.
When you are done revising the content, click "Save." This will display the completed page similar to below. Carefully review the page and click "Submit Page." (Do not click "Approve." It will not result in faster publishing. This button is only for those who are set up as approvers for your page/area.) Once the web page is submitted, web team members will review and publish it.
If the files you submit require additional approval, the approvers in your department will be automatically notified when you submit the page. Once "approved," a web team member will review and publish the page.
