Zee Designs Inc. ZD-CMS™: ZD Content Management System

ZD Content Management System

Modules Explained

Advertisers
Module name: advertisers_simple
Default instance name: Advertisers

Example(s):
- http://ww.nvwea.org/html/advertisers.phtml
Description:
Used to present a list of advertisers or vendors or similar which includes an extensive list of contact information including hours, additional locations, directions, keywords which react to a module-specific search and an image of a print ad may be uploaded with each record.

Module name: advertisers_extreme
Default instance name: Advertisers

Example(s): There are no live website examples at this time.

Description:
Used to present a list of advertisers or vendors or similar which includes an extensive list of contact information including hours, additional locations, directions, keywords which react to a module-specific search, contact person whose information may be displayed on the website or not, and an image of a print ad may be uploaded with each record. Records can be organized by category and can be cross-referenced between categories in the Extreme version of this module.
Articles
Module name: articles
Default instance name: Articles

Example(s):
Description:
The Articles Module is perfect for organizing a large amount of documents of a particular topic by categories and multiple levels of subcategories. Published news articles, magazine articles, benefits packages, information centers, curriculums, frequently asked questions, product documents, event marketing and presentation, services are just some of the topics this module is already being utilized for.
Bibliography
Module name: bibliography
Default instance name: Bibliography

Example(s):
- http://addictionhelp.com/books-to-read
- http://www.labyrinthsociety.org/bibliography
Description:
A bibliography is an extensive list of sources you have consulted as you worked on or thought about your document or topic of practice or interest. In addition to identifying the sources you may have cited in your document, it represents the research you've done in preparation for writing, or within your topic of choice, and it offers your audience suggestions for further reading on your topic. The Bibliography Module provides a way to present these sources in a searchable list which can be organize by categories and multiple levels of subcategories.
Calendar
Module name: calendar
Default instance name: Calendar

Example(s):
- http://www.andrelv.com/original/events (category-specific)
- http://www.andrelv.com/montecarlo/events (category-specific)
- http://www.andrelv.com/alize/events (category-specific)
- http://www.usn.edu/events-calendar (master calendar)
- http://www.usn.edu/pharmacy/ (category-specific)
- http://www.usn.edu/mba/ (category-specific)
- http://www.usn.edu/nursing/ (category-specific)
- http://www.usn.edu/dental/dental-medicine/ (category-specific)
- http://www.labyrinthsociety.org/events-calendar (search by region)
- http://teamsters14.com/calendar/
Description:
The calendar module is quite in depth with the option to schedule recurring events, view by periods of time and even by categories so that you can feature a master calendar and then on individual website pages display just those events associated with a single category. It offers user permissions for individual categories. Information can include text, images, attachments and events stay in the module until you delete them. Display of data may include a dynamic thumbnail calendar with a hover popup info feature for event title, location and time; great for the home page.

We are in development with a new option to generate a PDF file of calendar contents; see http://nevadadbe.com/dbe-vendors and scroll to the bottom of the page to see how this is working for their list of DBE Vendors.
Client-Specific Modules & Web Applications
We also design, develop and produce custom, client-specific modules and web applications. Some of these interact with the client's website and some are intranet only assisting the client to manage their business-related data.

What's in it for us? The joy of hearing the client exclaim, "You've made my job so much easier! I used to have to do this all by hand! Now I have answers to queries I couldn't do with my Excel spreadsheet."

Some of these solutions include:
- Shareholders: built for a company that is funded by private investments, this web application . . .
  - Tracks all shareholder information including investments; designations; account changes; log-in data for the secure, investor-specific website; and who the account was originated by.
  - Option Document management including create, edit verbiage and convert.
  - Certificate management including create, reallocate, forward splits, and printing of.
  - Reports including Certificates by Shareholder, IRA Investments, Notify by Email, Originated By, Shares by Share Price, Shareholder Investments, and Verified Documents.
  - Voting Online Feature
- Bidding Opportunites: built for a client who manages a group of contractors who can post bidding opportunities which can be viewed on the client's website. Additionally, the opportunities are automatically emailed to the client's interested vendors.
- Vendors: built for two clients who manage a specific group of members.
- Trainings: built for a client who is a Canine Coach and teaches agility, behavior and obedience. This web application . . .
  - Offers a secure, online registration service for students who then
    - Sign up for a dog-training class
    - Sign up for AKC CGC® Certification Testing
    - View my dog-training class schedule
    - View my account details
    - View dog, Add a dog
  - Provides a way for the client to
    - View & Manage Class Signups
    - Create & Manage Class Schedules
- WWLL: The World-Wide Labyrinth Locator has been designed to be an easy-to-use database of labyrinths around the world. This web application allows the public to submit their data which the admin then can validate, categorize, edit and manage almost 40 elements of related data. The related website offers advanced search features and a beautiful, printable display of search results data.
Document & Image Request
Module name: doc_img_request
Default instance name: Document & Image Request

Example(s):
- http://andrelv.com/corporate/press-kit
Description:
This module allows a website client to manage document and image requests from their customers. Customers may consist of advertisers, news journalists, public relations personnel, etc. who wish to download print-quality images or documents related to the website client's specific business.

A gallery is populated by either the client or an administrator of their choice with images and documents with descriptions. For images, this module automatically calculates and displays the mechanical specifications of the image so the customer may choose the appropriate size and quality they need for their specific project.

This module can be customized to only images, only documents or a hybrid of the two.

Website clients or designated administrators manage customer access, approval of requests and has complete control over add/edit/delete options for any request. Settings are available for determining how long a request is available for download. Automatically generated email notices are in place for:
- notifying the customer when an account has been created and where to log in to make their request order
- notifying the client when a request has been submitted
- notifying the customer when their request has been approved and how to download their order
When a request has not been retrieved by the customer within the allotted time, they can notify the client of this and the client can re-activate the request.

The Document & Image Request Module was modeled after the Gallery Module. As such, all documentation related to the Gallery Module is also valid for the Document & Image Request Module. Therefore, the topics of adding/editing Categories and Images will not be covered again here.
Email Announcements
Module name: announcements
default instance name: Email Announcements

Example(s):

Description:
This module provides a powerful way to organize large amounts of mailing and contact data so that clients may correspond with all or groups of their subscribers. It can be integrated with a website to invite website visitors to “join” a mailing list. Join form can be simple such as first name, last name, email address or more complete including full traditional mail and contact information. Additional mailing lists can be imported into the system. Subscribers can be organized by category and most features are similar to typical email programs.

OPTION: ZD-eNews™ Feature

Example(s):
- http://andrelv.com/corporate/join-our-mailing-list
- http://labyrinthsociety.org/enews-archive
Description:
Customers can enjoy having custom eNews templates designed with their brand-able artwork, giving their email messages a cohesive look with the rest of their print and online media. The Template Wizard walks the user through simplified steps of stylizing their eNews blast. Blasts can be previewed, saved as drafts and sent to the entire mailing list or selected groups of subscribers. One-on-one, personal training is provided to get you comfortable and sending that first email blast out with a smile on your face!

ZD-eNews™ - Data Transfer & Bandwidth Monthly Usage Fee
- Send unlimited emails to your list — monthly fee based on number of addresses on your list
- Unlimited free phone, email and Help Index support, one-on-one training fees are additional
- Additional eNews templates start at just $150 each. Order more than one and get a better rate!
Gallery
Module name: gallery
Default instance name: Gallery

Example(s):
Description:
The Gallery Module is ideal for organizing a collection of images and/or photos. It can also be used as an online catalog or story board. Use your imagination for the number of ways this versatile module can be used.
- A Gallery can be organized single level or by category and subcategories each with their own description and sort option.
- Each image record includes several fields for details.
- There are several style templates designed by the web author related to this module such as navigation lists, manual slide show, automated slide show and original image views.
Glossary
Module name: glossary
Default instance name: Glossary

Example(s):
- http://addictionhelp.com/glossary
- http://teamsters995.com/glossary
- http://teamsters14.com/union-terminology
Description:
The Glossary Module is used to display a collection of textual specialized terms with their meanings.
Links
Module name: links
Default instance name: Links

Example(s):
Whether for hyperlinks to other websites, documents or even affiliations, the Links Module is perfect for organizing from small to large lists of hyperlink resources which may be organized in a single list or in categories.
Membership Manager
News
Module name: news
Default instance name: News

News Module Overview
This is one of the most flexible modules; think lists of related documents. Our clients have used this for announcements, awards, downloadable documents, case histories, newsletters, list of classes, credentials, frequently asked questions, typology, lessons, manuals, meeting minutes, our process, press center, product details, recipes, seasonal tips, spotlight, student brags, surveys, testimonials, training opportunities, what's new, writing contest . . . to name a few.

News Module for News & Announcements

Example(s):
- http://andrelv.com/original/news
Whether for company news, event announcements, press releases or the like, this module offers a list and “read more” options. Records can be shared with more than one category; i.e. University news with subcategories of College news wherein the website can display a “master” news listing as well as by-category listings. News items have expiration dates and can include images, attachments, categories, subcategories and an archive.

News Module for FAQ Features

Example(s):
- http://teamsters14.com/faqs
Easily manages both questions and answers by showing a list of questions on the web page then opening the answer up under the question when clicked. This sleek presentation helps your website be clean and simple as well as saves the user from bobbing up and down the page or being forced to read answers they do not wish to read.

News Module for Testimonials

Example(s):
- http://agility4u.com/html/testimonials.phtml
- http://andrelv.com/original/testimonials
Share with your website visitors what others have to say about you. For an added touch, PDF the original document whether a letter, email, news article, etc. and create a hyperlink to attach to it to show authenticity of the testimonial.
Personnel
Module name: personnel2
Default instance name: Personnel

Example(s):
Description:
Fields include prefix, first name, last name, suffix, title1, title2, phone, fax, email, url, intro text, image and body for a biography or profile of the individual. This module offers categories for those companies and organizations that may have groups of personnel which can then be displayed on a single website page or multiple website pages.
Search
Module name: search
Default instance name: search

Example(s):
Description:
Gives website visitors an option to search all content related to the website.
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Website Pages
Module name: website
Default instance name: Website Pages

Example(s):
Description:

The Website Pages Module is more than just a module. It's actually a Website Application that allows web authors to create an entire site that is managed by the ZD-CMS™ and in which clients can manage the content on all pages of their website. These pages may still include additional modules (embedded modules), embedded applications, external applications, feedback forms, or simply be a category for a list of sub-pages or a link to another website page whether internal or external.

It offers full control of site-wide and page-specific meta data; a wide variety of settings including author and copyright notices; user permissions for individual pages, modules and forms; page labels for identifying page states; and powerful modules that sweep the website content then creates website pages for an A to Z Directory, Downloads and External Resource (Site Resources Bundle).

It helps Designers create editable navigation, multiple areas of content and add features such as a primary image, copyright notice for which the date automatically updates each year, search feature, breadcrumb navigation and more.

Site Resources Bundle

The Site Resources Bundle an amazing feature of the Website Pages Module that continually scans all content of your website, locates all hyperlinks then places them in a convenient lists in the form of an A to Z Directory, Downloads and External Links.

A to Z Directory Example(s):
Downloadable Documents Example(s):
- http://www.usn.edu/downloads
- http://www.labyrinthsociety.org/downloads
External Links Example(s):
- http://www.usn.edu/external-resources
- http://www.labyrinthsociety.org/external-links
ZD-CMS™ Feedback Form Creator
The ZD-CMS™ Feedback Form Creator is a way to build dynamic forms that collect information from a visitor. A copy of data gets emailed to the client and a copy is retained in their WM.

Features include:
- show printable: when the visitor submits the form it shows a printable version
- email recipient: options for
  - yes - send a copy which sends all completed data from the website visitor to the client’s recipient
  - yes - send a link which sends an email with only a link to the feedback inside the Website Manager. This is particularly important for forms which may contain sensitive data.
  - no – an email is not sent
- reply to sender: options for
  - yes – person that submitted the form will receive a courtesy reply
  - no – This is important for clients of a professional nature, such as doctors, where confidentiality is regulated by law and patients prefer to share their information only with the client.
- email spacing: single or double for printing and readability preferences
- courtesy reply & notice: When the website visitor submits the form, they will receive the custom notice on a website page and they will receive a courtesy reply by email to confirm their information has been received.
- recipient-only footer: An excellent example of this is when a client wishes to have a form which is sent to someone other than themselves. In this case, the recipient-only footer might read, “P.S. This website visitor was referred to you by Company Name at [website url].