The Content Explorer is a central repository for the management of structured data records. Records are organized by “Type”. Content Types define the schema or template for data records. Each Type is further broken down into categories.

TO ACCESS Content Explorer:

  • launch the application

  • from global navigation

    • select Content Explorer

    • select a Content Type
    • select a Category

Navigating the Content Explorer Console

The Content Explorer console contains records that are organized by “Type”. For example a Program is a “Type” of record. Upon entering, the content types are listed in the left panel. Clicking on a content type will display a list of all records in the main content panel (right side).

Content Types include:

  • Programs
  • Activities, Trips, and Classes

  • Jobs

  • Global Content 

  • News

  • FAQ

  • Announcements

  • Data Feeds

  • Link Lists

See the individual documented Content Types for their definition and associated category specifics. 

Number Description

1

Left Panel - Listing hierarchy of Categories and their content types.

2

Main Panel - This panel will update as a contributor makes selections.

3

Search - Search content for keywords.

4

Console Action Toolbar (Starting  from left to right):

  • Add -Content Detail - Creates structured content according to Type selected.
  • View (Views vary based on Content Type selected) - If set, the console will only populate data with the selected view filters.
  • Active (Only present when viewing Activities, Trips and Classes) - Displays all Active records, with a current Start and End Date.
  • Inactive (Only present when viewing Activities, Trips and Classes) - Displays all Inactive records, with past Start and End date.
  • Refresh - In cases where a page refresh is needed select this tool..

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Navigating the Content Explorer Console

Content Types vs Unstructured Data

Managing Content Records

Add Content

Edit Content

Delete Content

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Content Types vs Unstructured Data

The Details captured within the records change to reflect the details needed by the categories, within each content type. Each record detail will capture metadata specific to the content type and categories selected. 

For example, under the Programs content type, then Movies category, the record metadata captures Additional Information to include Feedback link and NMPS ID fields. This is not captured on any other category because it is specific to the Programs category of Movies. 

Data captured outside the Content Explorer, such as Rich Text Editor datastores will not have structure applied. The data will display as it’s entered and formatted within the editor.


Content Type Templates

Program Content Template

The Program section contains Installation locations and their details divided up by Program categories. Program details store valuable data related to the location, hours of operation, services and other related data.

Activities, Trips and Classes Content Template

This can be used for a majority of content templates. It is geared for organizing, and summarizing an event(s), which can be viewed on a Website(s) or Mobile App. It includes lists for multiple calendar occurrence or single one-time events. The association of relevant documents, URLs, images, and locations.

Jobs Content Template

This section contains Installation careers and their details. Each job detail stores data related to location, Salary Dates and Type, Application POCs, Posting Dates and Relocation Expenses.

Global Content Template

This is a generic template intended to capture data for any Type(s) that do not have specific structured data requirements.

News Content TemplateThis section allows users to create, manage and distribute News Articles on Website(s) and Mobile Apps.
FAQ Content TemplateCreates Question and Answer content to allow users to create smartlists for relevant Site Pages. 

Announcement Content Template

This focuses on list stores of mobile feeds and their details. Each feed contains an announcement(s) which is intended to send push notifications to subscribed mobile devices. These announcements can be scheduled to push at a specified time and date for automated notifications.

Links-List Content Template

These Lists create a container to group links intended to display within Site Planner pages.


Managing Content Records

The governance and overall management of information in any format is critical to content management success. Within Experience Manager the digital content lifecycle, can easily be managed from creation to permanent storage or deletion.

Content Management Lifecycle

1

Categorize- The use of Categories, Content Types and further organization through the use of tags create relational hierarchies of the content.

2

Editing and Versioning- All content assets are modifiable, and versioning allows content to return to a previous state/ version.

3

Publishing- Upon approval changes are pushed real-time to the pubic facing websites and mobile apps.

4

Storing- Assets are stored inevitably, unless set to archive.

5

Removal/Archiving – Assets can be removed or archived keeping relevant assets available in active views.


Content Creation 


To add content, select a content category


In this example, we are selecting Programs, then Movies.

Select the Create icon.


This will bring up the Content Details, these sub-panels vary based on the content type selected.


Please see the specific sections for details on the sub-panels and their attributes


Enter in all information and continue adding additional information by clicking on other tabs (Such as, Description, Mobile Description, Hours, Downloads, Images, Tags, and Groups). 

Click Save.


Modify Content 

Select a content category, then content sub-type


In this example, we are selecting Programs, then Movies.

Double click the Line Item.


Modify the content. 

Click Save.


Deleting Content 

Select a content category, then content sub-type


In this example, we are selecting Programs, then Movies.

Select the Line Item.

On a keyboard, hit the Delete key. 

A confirmation message will appear, click Yes.