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Metadata Use Models For Web Content Management

26-May-2004

Tags: Portals and Content Integration, Web Content and Experience Management, Information Architecture

Everybody says metadata and classification schemes are great, but there remains a dearth of good knowledge about how to apply them effectively in web content management. Christian Ricci has written an excellent article on the topic, "Developing and Creatively Leveraging Hierarchical Metadata and Taxonomy" in Boxes and Arrows, a fine webzine (via James Robertson). Don't let the ponderous title fool you, the piece has lots of good advice. We particularly like the way Chris distinguishes different models -- Universal Hierarchy vs. Content Mapping -- for using classification and metadata in content management vs. delivery environments...
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