As the new year begins, the Scriptorium team is looking back at our blog posts for 2016. We wish you the best in 2017—and watch for merriment during the year as we celebrate our 20th anniversary.
Developing training websites in multiple languages
Tina Meißner of parson AG cowrote this case study. This case study shows how Scriptorium Publishing created the free DITA learning website LearningDITA.com by combining the DITA learning and training specialization, GitHub, XSLT, video, and WordPress—and how parson AG adapted those technologies to develop the German site, … Read More
Before XML, improve DTP
Thinking about migrating unstructured content to XML? Take a hard look at your existing desktop publishing workflow. The maturity of your DTP process will have a big impact on a move to XML. Following a template-based DTP workflow is not just about implementing best-practice processes. … Read More
Webcast recording: Balancing standardization against the need for creativity
In this recorded webcast, learn about three cases studies that show how companies balance standardization and creativity in XML publishing.
Your content strategy easy win
You have a content strategy plan. Management has agreed to fund implementation. Time for the happy dance, right? A little celebration is in order. But you still have to prove your new strategy will work in the real world. Showing early success with an “easy … Read More
Is your content overhead or a customer delight?
Delight is the difference between what you and your team cost, and the revenue you directly (or indirectly) produce (or protect). This concept is as important to charities as hedge funds. Andy Kessler & Bruce Clarke You may not think that “delighting” customers is part … Read More
Do you know a content strategy concrete head?
In lean management, a concrete head is someone resistant to change. In my years working on content strategy projects, I have noticed many people are resistant to changing how they develop and distribute content—sometimes without even knowing it.
Do I need a content strategy consultant?
Do you need a content strategy consultant? If the following signs are uncomfortably familiar to you, the answer is yes: You have contradictory content across departments. Customers get frustrated when the specifications in product literature don’t match what’s in the sales content they read earlier. … Read More
Considering the true costs of customized structures: DITA specialization
Balancing the standardization of structured content against creative requirements is not just about formatting. When companies choose an XML standard, such as DITA or DocBook, they must evaluate whether to use the default structure or modify it to better fit requirements. The discussion about such … Read More
InDesign XML for well-designed print layouts
Automated PDF formatting works well for technical communication. But what about highly designed content for printed books? How can companies enable flexibility in print/PDF layouts generated from structured content?