Real Web Project Management: Case Studies and Best Practices from the Trenches

Content Production Workflow

The most significant workflow issues on a Web development project often relate to the creation and publishing of content. There are several workflow “events” that should be accounted for in any content workflow plan.

• Harvesting. Few Web sites contain completely homegrown content. This activity entails researching content syndicators and obtaining appropriate content sources.
• Authoring. Create and develop your own indigenous content by writing copy, obtaining royalty-free images, and preparing multimedia.
• Submission. Submit content online to editors and managers for review.
• Review and edit. As editors and managers will review submitted content, version control is crucial.
• Approval. Approved contents should reside ...