2003 Content Features Archive

PDF: Unfit for human consumption

Published: Tue Jul 1st, 2003 | Posted By: David Moore

Jakob Nielsen states the obvious about PDF files - 'For online reading PDF is the monster from the Black Lagoon. It puts its clammy hands all over people with a cruel grip that doesn't let go.' If it weren't now illegal, we'd cc this to the content managers of all government websites.

Link: http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20030714.html

Categories: Content » Features , Usability » Features

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BBC Sweeps Online Media Awards

Published: Tue Jul 1st, 2003 | Posted By: David Moore

The BBC shows how online content should be done, and picks up the awards to prove it.

Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/3042910.stm

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Syndication for the masses?

Published: Tue Jul 1st, 2003 | Posted By: David Moore

A timely and comprehensive EContent Mag review of the latest developments in RSS syndication.

Link: http://www.econtentm....aspx?ArticleID=4446

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Enterprise Content Management

Published: Thu May 1st, 2003 | Posted By: David Moore

Detailed article from WebReference with examples on creating a content strategy across an organisation to allow re-use and faster creation of content.

Link: http://www.webrefere...nterprise/index.html

Categories: Content » Features , Strategy & Process » Features

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Why content management software hasn't worked

Published: Sat Mar 1st, 2003 | Posted By: David Moore

Timely and straight-talking article from Gerry McGovern. 'Software companies lied about their products, charging criminal prices for crap software.' No, tell us what you really think, Gerry.

Link: http://www.gerrymcgo...t_2003_03_03_cms.htm

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Content-centric XML - predictions for 2003

Published: Tue Jan 7th, 2003 | Posted By: David Moore

The use of XML for complex content creation and interchange has long been promised, and in this timely article from E-Content magazine, Robert J. Boeri argues that 2003 will be its watershed year. Looking at standards and authoring products, the report helps you spot the difference between schemas and scams.

Link: http://www.econtentm...02/insider12_02.html

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Unify your content to simplify access and reduce costs

Published: Fri Jan 3rd, 2003 | Posted By: David Moore

A white paper from Thomas Tech Solutions looking at web site business to business content. According to the paper, organisations struggle to supply useful information because of the diversity of content in multiple formats they are currently producing. Arguing that a unified content approach can help deliver vital information more accurately, the paper is based on sound research and offers case studies. Although focused on the manufacturing industry, many of the conclusions are applicable more widely.

Link: http://www.thomastec.../whitepapers.htm#wp4

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