In episode 93 of The Content Strategy Experts podcast, Gretyl Kinsey and Sarah O’Keefe talk about how to determine whether DITA XML is a good fit for smaller content requirements. “Scalability or anticipated scale is actually a good reason to implement DITA for a small … Read More
Developing a strategy for learning content
Learning content is any material used for educational purposes, including e-learning courses, training guides, instructor guides, instructional videos, and more. This might represent the bulk of the content you produce, or it might be just one part of your overall content set. Either way, it’s … Read More
The misuse of metadata (podcast)
In episode 89 of The Content Strategy Experts podcast, Gretyl Kinsey and Bill Swallow talk about strategies for avoiding the misuse of metadata and DITA XML-based content. “The more you fine-tune how your content model needs to operate, the easier it’s going to be to move … Read More
Steps to structured content (podcast, part 2)
In episode 86 of The Content Strategy Experts podcast, Gretyl Kinsey and Bill Swallow continue their discussion about the steps to structure, how to move from unstructured content to structure, and what each level of maturity looks like. “Step five is when you’re thinking even … Read More
Scaling smart content across the enterprise
Are your content development processes manual, inconsistent, or unable to scale up to meet larger demands? If so, you may be ready to look into a smart content solution. Smart content — or content that’s semantically structured, modular, and flexible — can help increase efficiency … Read More
Information architecture in DITA XML (podcast)
In episode 80 of The Content Strategy Experts podcast, Gretyl Kinsey and Sarah O’Keefe discuss information architecture in DITA XML and other forms. “You have to look at information architecture in metadata starting from a taxonomy point of view. This means you are looking at … Read More
Signs you’re ready for an enterprise content strategy
You’ve deployed a successful content strategy for one department at your organization. How do you know you’re ready to take that strategy to the next level and expand it across the organization? Here are some common indicators that it’s time to develop an enterprise content … Read More
Not all digital is transformation (webcast)
Gretyl Kinsey shares some examples of digital content production done well and not-so-well, and discusses practical tips for ensuring that you make the most out of your digital transformation. “Digital transformation is the use of technology to enrich information delivery.” —Gretyl Kinsey
The true cost of quick fixes (podcast, part 1)
In episode 78 of The Content Strategy Experts podcast, Gretyl Kinsey and Bill Swallow talk about the true cost of quick fixes in your content strategy. “Even if a quick fix might save you some time or a little bit of upfront cost or upfront effort … Read More
Content lifecycle challenges
“When you share content across the company in ways you haven’t before, everyone has to shift to a culture of collaboration.”