Sitefinity Page Build Checklist

Before a page goes live in Sitefinity, use this checklist to ensure everything is in place. The goal is to create pages that are easy to use, clear to read and aligned with CMU’s web standards. Use this as a final review before submitting for approval.

General

  • Content follows AP Style
  • Times use “a.m.” and “p.m.”
  • Ampersands (&) are replaced with “and”
  • Content meets website and accessibility standards
  • Information is digestible and easy to scan
  • All headings use sentence case (only the first word is capitalized)
  • CMU brand voice and visual branding are used

Pages

  • SEO description is complete (under Title and Properties)
  • Category and tag information is added
  • Widgets are built correctly using CMU standards
  • Introduction sentence is included
  • Images meet accessibility requirements
  • Buttons and links meet accessibility requirements:
    • Button ADA text is filled in
    • External links open in new tabs and include speedbumps
    • Page title is clear—no abbreviations or special characters

Images

  • No text on images; accessibility guidelines are followed
  • Image is saved in the correct DAM folder
  • Image dimensions match intended widget use
  • File size is optimized (less than 1MB)
  • Image properties are completed:
    • Alternative text is a literal description
    • Category is added
    • No tags are added

Documents

  • File is in the correct DAM folder
  • File is a PDF or Word doc
  • File size is optimized (less than 5MB)
  • Document properties are filled in:
    • Description explains the file contents
    • Category and tags are added

People

  • Button text and button URL are correctly entered (optional)
  • Profile image is 200x250 with properties completed (optional)
  • Category and tag information is added
  • SEO description is filled in:
    • “___________ is a ____________ at Central Michigan University.”

News

  • Title is clear and accurately reflects the story
  • Required thumbnail image is added
  • Category and tag information is added
  • Story contact information is included
  • SEO description is filled in

Events

  • Title is clear and indicates the event’s subject
  • Event dates are entered
  • Category and tag information is complete
  • SEO description is complete