Introduction
Active ContentContent that is visible to the public. |
AdministratorAn individual with permissions that allow them to access all Digital Bell features, as well as create and manage User accounts. |
Blog PostAn informational article published on a Web page. Blog posts comprise a wide range of subjects and formats, and are usually published in reverse chronological order. |
BylineAn entry indicating the author of a Content Element. |
CMSA Content Management System used to organize, maintain, and update a Web site. |
CommentsContent posted by your site's visitors. |
Content ElementsContent Elements are select forms of media that can be added to your Web pages. Content Elements include: Text Blocks, Links, FAQs, Forms, Images, Files, Post Types, Page Types, Maps, and Developer Actions. |
DashboardAfter logging into The Digital Bell, you are presented with your Dashboard. The Dashboard allows you to navigate the Digital Bell CMS through menus and links, grouped by function. |
Embargo DateSetting an Embargo Date will withhold your content from being published, until the date specified. |
Featured ContentContent that is featured prominently on a designated page. |
FormAn interactive Web page with fields that allow your site's visitors to enter and submit data. |
ImageGraphical content. |
Inactive ContentContent that has been created, but is not currently viewable by visitors. |
LabelA feature that allows Content Elements to be grouped according to their topic. |
Label TypeA Label Type is used to organize and contain your individual Labels. |
LinkA link is a clickable element that leads to another Web page or section. |
LockedLocked content, such as a Web page, can only be altered by the designated owner(s). |
ModerationThe ability to approve or deny comments from being published on your Web page. |
PageA Web site consists of one or more Web pages. Web pages are assigned a specific URL address and contain the Web site's content. |
Page TypeSelecting a Page Type allows you to define the purpose of the page, such as Teacher, Class, or Club pages. Note, not all Digital Bell Web sites incorporate this feature. |
PermissionsPermissions are granted by an administrator. A User's permissions determine which features they have access to. |
PluginsA plugin is an additional feature that can be added to The Digital Bell to expand functionality. |
PostA Post is a Content Element that consists of text and/or graphical content. Posts are grouped by their Post Type. |
Post BrowserA tool for displaying and organizing links to recent content such as press releases or blog posts on a page. It can be used to narrow a search for specific links. |
Post TypePost Types are catagories that contain individual Posts. |
Press ReleaseA Post used to convey information to the media. |
RedirectAdding a redirect feature to a Web page allows you to forward visitors, who click the page link, to an alternate Web page of your choosing. |
Site ToolsA collection of Digital Bell features for moderating comments, managing labels, and modifying specific Web site settings. |
URLThe URL, or Uniform Resource Locator, is the address of an individual Web page on the Internet (ex. http://wwww.google.com). |
User GroupA collection of Users who share common permissions. |
WarehouseA virtual stockroom for content you have uploaded, or created on The Digital Bell. This includes text, images, and files. |
WeightA numerical value assigning priority to content displayed in a list (lower weight values give items priority over items with greater weight values). |
WYSIWYGWYSIWYG stands for "What You See Is What You Get." WYSIWYG editors display your content as it will appear, once published on a Web page. |