It should not be automatically assumed that the one CMS will ideally serve both the intranet and website.
Article category: websites
CMb 2009–21
The three clicks myth
The ‘three clicks rule’ is perhaps the most widely known web design principle, but it’s a myth.
CMb 2009–16
What to look for in a visual designer
Getting the right visual designer for your intranet or website project is critical.
OCTOBER 2008
Metadata fundamentals for intranets and websites
While basic metadata is routinely captured by most publishing tools, there is still widespread confusion about its uses and limits.
JULY 2008
Content migration: options and strategies
Explores the options for migrating content as part of a site redesign, giving tips and suggestions.
CMb 2007-14
Your new site will be 20% different from current site
A simple rule of thumb when planning a site redesign is that the new site will be no more than 20% different from the current site.
Introduction to web accessibility
The industry is finally accepting responsibility for providing accessible websites and intranets. Yet, a great deal of misunderstanding continues to surround the subject of accessibility.
CMb 2005-16
Don’t finalise site structure until you’ve created page layouts
There is a worrying trend emerging in the field of information architecture: organisations are attempting to finalise site structures without evaluating their effectiveness in the context of a web page.
MARCH 2004
An introduction to personas and how to create them
Creating personas is an effective way to understand the needs of your users, priortise features and functionality, and direct the design of your intranet or website.
MARCH 2003
Worlds apart: intranets and websites
Beyond using HTML, intranets and websites have very little in common.
MARCH 2002
Losing sight of the content in a CMS
Why spend millions on managing content that no-one understands or needs? This article provides tips for getting the best value out of your business content.