Posted by Rob on November 29, 2001 at 14:08:22:

In Reply to: Creating a content managment structure posted by Colleen Fedders on November 29, 2001 at 11:57:17:

Hi Colleen

In my experience, the format of the content would be determined by the form/physical shape of the output you wish to produce. Another factor influencing the format is the input source and its structure, meaning what could be done with it in order to load it into the structure. You would probably need to speak to a documentation-management expert to ensure digital compatibility between source and outputs as well as consider the accessibility of the eventual users and the equipment they use. An XML plus expert may be a good idea. One would format differently for 14 inch monitors than for, say palmpilots or even WAP phones.

As for elements and attributes? I think it is best to drive this exercise from a knowledge need perspective. There is a lot of irrelevant content floating around documents, and I think it was Einstein who mentioned something to the effect that to condense is a sign of true genius.

When talking content, talk about the lifespan of an element or attribute. I would suggest rating the content domain against the strategic content needs of the organization and its markets. The results should give you a good idea of the content taxonomy you seek, for starters at least.

Sorry I could not offer you much more, and good luck.

Regards,

Rob

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