Webinar Recordings
Unwrapping Drupal
In this webinar we "unwrap" Drupal by showcasing how your organization can best leverage the powers of this open source content management system. The webinar will detail: what sets Drupal apart from other systems, key skills needed for a successful project, common pitfalls that organizations encounter, how to speak "Drupalese", what comes with a fresh install, recommended modules to get started on your site, and a list of organizations currently employing Drupal.
How to Develop a User-Centered Content Strategy
Compelling, timely, on-message content doesn't just happen. In this webinar, we detail a process that can help you create a user-centered content strategy that supports your organization's objectives. We'll look at how to determine what content you have, what content you need, and how to keep it all relevant. Join Wendy Stengel, Senior Information Architect at Terpsys, for this complimentary hour-long webinar. Wendy has over 10+ years of experience in information architecture and content management. She has extensive knowledge of user-focused information architecture and content strategy, guiding the design and development of large management system solutions for government, association and non-profit clients.
Introduction to Brand Engineering
Featuring Todd Cavalier, Informatics Studio
In this webinar we welcome Todd Cavalier of Informatics Studio for the second webinar in our Guest Speaker Series. Entitled "Introduction to Brand Engineering", Todd provides an overview of practical methods for helping organizations clearly communicate their critical messages to their target audiences. The webinar will discuss strategic design as an analytical discipline that utilizes a deep understanding of how words and images can be shaped to serve as meaningful catalysts for social, health, environmental and international programs. Todd Cavalier is the Chief Strategist at Informatics Studio, an interdisciplinary communication strategy and design firm working with non-profits, government agencies and international development organizations. The firm is known for its sophisticated combination of analysis, messaging, and visual design.
The Components of User-Centered Analysis and Design
In this webinar, we start off by discussing what is meant by user-centered analysis and design and why it is so important for organizations interested in designing a new website or redesigning an existing one. We describe our 4-part approach to user-centered design, looking at the perspectives of stakeholders, usability experts, competitors, and users. We also take an in-depth look at how we identify and define the target audiences and define their mental models using specific methods for gathering user insight. Susan Ward, a Sr. Information Architect and HFI Certified Usability Analyst at TerpSys, leads this webinar. She brings over 15 years of experience working with non-profits, associations, government agencies, and commercial entities on all aspects of user-centered analysis and design.
A Roadmap to Software Selection and Implementation Success
This webinar explains the importance of establishing an information systems governance framework before engaging in a software selection or implementation process. We also review why the governance framework is the proper foundation for the ongoing management of a software platformthe AMS in order to maximize its value to the organization. We briefly present the main phases of an software selection and implementation process, and explain how a governance framework can be the key to unlocking the full transformative potential of your information systems.
Drupal and Social Media
In this complimentary webinar you will learn about the extensive social media functionality available within the open source CMS, Drupal. This webinar is great for those organizations looking at Drupal as a possible solution for their web site, as well as those organizations who are interested in tapping into social media functionality for their existing Drupal site. Topics covered include social bookmarking, integration with Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube, blogs, wikis, discussion forums and podcasts.
Open Source vs. Proprietary CMS Software. Which is right for my organization?
May 24, 2010
In this webinar we review the advantages and disadvantages of open source and proprietary content management systems (CMS). This presentation will explore today's software market, and then consider the key factors as you think about a CMS implementation. This presentation will not compare the strengths of specific software solutions, but will provide a framework for an organization to consider key drivers and how well each solution type will match organizational needs.
Is Your Web Site Holding You Back?
In this webinar we explore the various ways to engage your audience and achieve your organizational goals through a demo of the Ektron content management system (CMS). The session helps users to maximize their understanding of how content management systems work and provides practical examples of how organizations have applied these tools to engage their audience.
