Success in managing a large web estate requires more than just the right platform; it takes a sustainable approach that adapts to the ever-changing requirements faced by Universities. We at Little Forest have successfully assisted and supported the introduction of processes which help our clients get the most out of their Domain Registry platform. By utilising student talent, engaging with leadership and cultivating a community we help you to ensure that websites not only meet requirements like; accessibility, security and privacy but that they continue to evolve alongside the digital landscape.
Below we have put together some key recommendations that have seen positive progress and pro-active engagement with our clients Domain Registry implementation.
Effective Use of Resources
We promote optimising resources such as:
- Student Interns: Tap into your University’s pool of talented students by working with interns to assist in organising the Web Registry and identifying business units and site owners. This approach provides students with valuable experience and bolsters your web management efforts.
- Surveys: Sending surveys to site owners helps you understand each website’s purpose and how it aligns with the institution’s broader goals. This data is a great way to engage the wider teams and identify potential ownership gaps.
Strategic Management of your Domain Registry
Having clear direction and leadership are vital for guiding web initiatives effectively, some ways this can be achieved is by:
- Categorising: By categorising sites based on business units it allows for organisation within departments while helping to streamline the management process.
- Engaging Leadership: Being able to demonstrate the scale of the web estate and its overall compliance, security and brand challenges can help bring more awareness to the resources required. It is also incredibly important to have leadership support in areas like web accessibility, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to digital inclusion.
- Strategic Oversight: Appointing a leader to oversee the registry who can provide the necessary structure, understanding of data and direction for progress.
Education and Continuous Improvement
We are big supporters of education and continuous improvement in any form, on a basic level this includes:
- Training: In an effort to empower site owners and developers we provide training so that they can navigate and understand their data, getting the most from the platform. Staying up to date with industry standards and trends is also vital knowledge that will help teams succeed.
- Prioritise: We champion methods to evaluate and prioritise web assets ensuring that resources are focused on sites that will have the most significant impact. Creating strategies which are regularly reviewed is one way to ensure the current business goals are always at the forefront of what teams are working towards.
- Community of Practice: We encourage regular meetings to motivate the exchange of best practices as well as the challenges faced in order to engineer an environment of problem-solving among users.
At Little Forest, we’re here to support you in implementing these strategies, ensuring your teams can effectively manage the Universities full web estate. With our platform and expertise, we can help turn these strategies into actionable steps that align with your University’s goals.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
