Sitefinity Page Build Checklist
Think of the user’s journey on the page which should be minimal clicks and scrolls, easy-to-find call to action, accessibility, and mobile responsiveness.
General
Content follows AP Style.
Times are written out using “a.m.” or “p.m.
Ampersands (&) are changed to “and”.
Words or names of programs are NOT abbreviated.
Content follows website and accessibility standards.
Information is organized to make it easily digestible and scannable.
Page title is concise.
All headings are in sentence case, where only the first word is capitalized.
Content uses CMU brand voice and branding.
Videos (Youtube, Chipcast) do NOT open in a new window.
Pages
SEO description is completed, which is located under Title and Properties.
Category and tag information is complete.
Widgets are built correctly following standards.
Page includes introduction sentence.
Images are accessible to all users.
Button ADA text is complete.
Links to external websites have speedbumps and open in new tabs.
Page title is clear and free of abbreviations and special characters.
Images
Images are added to the correct folders in the DAM.
Added image properties in the necessary fields.
Alternative text provides a literal description of what is in the image (avoid using "image of" or "photo of").
Category or categories information is complete.
Image does NOT have a tag added.
Image follows website accessibility guidelines with no text on the image.
Image has the correct dimensions for the intended widget.
Image file size has been optimized; the file is less than 1MB.
Documents
Document is added to the correct folder in the DAM.
Formatted file correctly; it’s a PDF or Word document.
Optimized document; the file size is less than 5 MB.
Filled in document properties.
Description indicates what is in the file.
Category and tag information is complete.
People
Button text and button URL are filled in correctly (optional).
Image added to the people profile is 200x250 with the image properties completed (optional).
Category and tag information is complete.
SEO description is filled in:
- “___________ is a ____________ at Central Michigan University.”
News
Title is clear and indicates the subject of the news story.
Required thumbnail image has been added.
Category and tag information is complete.
Story contact information has been included.
SEO description has been filled in.
Events
Title is clear and indicates the event’s subject.
Event dates are filled in accurately.
Category and tag information is complete.
Required thumbnail image is added.
Image is accessible and there is no text on the image.
SEO description is complete.