Layout out a plan for how you will manage the content of a site before you build it makes the job of actually building it easier. In this video, see an example of how this planning takes shape and learn how the intranet site will come together using core WordPress features and a selection of plugins.
- [Narrator] Just like a regular website,…an intranet site is a tool in constant flux…and the content that goes on the site…will change over time.…Even so we can make some decisions…and educated guesses about what types…of content will be added…and how to support these types of content.…When we use WordPress we can map these content types…to existing features and extended features…and functions within WordPress itself.…For Radio Willington I've mapped…each type of content to WordPress…so I know what I need to do…and what I need to build.…First up, production resources…will be a custom post type,…so they live on their own in admin…and don't mix in with the blog.…
I'll use the standard categories…and tags to organize these resources…and link them to different blog posts and so on.…And provide links to the different sections…in the main menu and on a custom landing page.…I can do all this using a plugin…without writing any code.…The staff directory should piggy back…off the existing user management system…in WordPress rather than create…
Author
Morten Rand-Hendriksen
Released
3/23/2017- Preparing to set up an intranet site
- Planning for content management
- Creating information architecture
- Managing access, users, roles, and capabilities
- Create custom WordPress post types
- Building a theme
- Customizing the appearance of posts
- Adding advanced forms
- Creating intranet site navigation
- Maintaining an offline WordPress site
- Updating plugins and themes
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome54s
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1. Introduction and Overview
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What is an intranet?2m 25s
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2. Preparations
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3. Adding Typical Intranet Features
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Manage user fields6m 32s
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Pick a calendar solution5m 7s
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Create custom post types10m 25s
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Add advanced forms7m 43s
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Add custom FAQ sections4m 20s
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4. Maintenance
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Manually update WordPress4m 25s
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Conclusion
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Going further1m 20s
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Video: Planning for content management