Introduction
This page outlines the functions of the CRE website for external communications. The website URL is https://cre.mit.edu/.
Homepage
Averages 20,000+ monthly visitors
Google Analytics - must be logged in to MSRED Gmail to view the stats on the CRE website.
Banner Feature - Useful for highlighting upcoming events or promoting a news piece etc. This banner can be hidden with a toggle.
Education - section used to highlight master's program, but can also be used to short term promote Professional Ed., REEX or another programmatic offering.
Research - Automated section that rotates through Labs (direct input), Researchers (from People), Initiatives (direct input), and a journal paper of choice (self-selected)
Industry - Showcases an industry impact story of choice (direct input), great feature to highlight new partnerships (Press Release, etc.)
News/Events/Insights - Section pulls 3 items from our website (self-selected); generally this is updated weekly to highlight upcoming events, new articles, etc. (currently not automated to cycle most recent)
Newsletter sign-up form - Links to a form for signing up to receive our monthly newsletter
General Site Maintenance
Weekly
- Adjust homepage features
- Publish News articles
- Publish Incoming Events
- Ad hoc updates as requested by faculty and staff
Monthly
- Add new journal accepted research papers
- Add Newsletter PDF to archive page (CRE News > category: Newsletter)
- Review 2U online course dates ("Online Courses" page)
Quarterly
- Every 4 months review updates of apps/widgets/Wordpress versions, release in dev site and check for bugs/issues, then release on site
- Run Thesis automation in "Manage Imports", ensure correct information, publish drafts
- Fill in SSRN paper information from drafts in "Research Papers", publish drafts
- Profile "People" profiles changes, i.e. new students, staff, faculty or researchers
- Move recent MSRED alumni to "Alumni" category and hold for another year
Yearly
- Update website with any new institute branding changes, accessibility, style, logo, etc.
- Perform any major site updates needed/requested which may involve developer
- Update/review language on all pages, Education, Partners, Alumni, About, etc.
- Change out/update images for refresh
Training
For more information on editing the website from the backend see extensive training available: