|
elcomCMS modules The elcomCMS is a platform for powering your business. The elcomCMS has all the core CMS functionality that you’d expect in an enterprise content management system. But that’s just the start. Tightly integrated on top of the CMS foundation is an extensive range of powerful, specialised modules to meet your content management, business communcation and collaboration needs - out of the box. Content management features
 |
It works - right out of the box
No custom coding. No need for weeks of staff training. No complex licensing arrangements. No unnecessary hurdles. It just works!
|
 |
Security
The simple-to-administer security allows control of every function and role, even down to setting rules for user password strength. Integration with Active Directory is available out-of-the-box.
|
 |
Editing
Writing and maintain content is simple for all levels of user. The WYSIWYG editor supports all common functions (similar to Microsoft Word) including formatting, Find & Replace, Spell check, Paste from Word, Cut, Copy and Paste, Insert images, Tables, Flash, multimedia, Article elements, Special characters and much more.
|
 |
Publishing
Full control over publishing is provided, with everything from single click publish, through to minute control over article attributes, SEO elements, scheduling of availability and workflow processes for signoff and approval .
|
 |
Content Manager
Easy management of ALL content, including articles, images, video and audio from one easily searchable screen. Consider it your own mini-DAMS (Digital Asset Management System).
|
 |
Folder level styling
Each folder can have its own styling, allowing different areas of the business, or departments of the company, to control their own look and feel. Articles placed in each folder automatically inherit the styling presets of the folder.
|
 |
Secure
Used by large companies, councils and Government departments across Australia.
|
 |
Acknowledgement
Insert ‘I have read and understood’ acknowledgement buttons on any content. Button submission is recorded against user records.
|
elcomCMS core modules The elcomCMS has more than 70 ready-to-use modules and features, covering the range of content management requirements. These features and modules are included in the base product. Content Publishing
 |
Articles
An Article in the elcomCMS means a web page. a page has a Master Page applied for its structure, and contains a number of areas, each of which can contain different content or functional elements. |
 |
Check in/Check out
Check in/Check out stops multiple users editing and overwriting the same item at the same time. Check in Content enables an administrative user to check in articles, templates, documents, stylesheets and masterpages that others may have left checked out so that they can then be edited. |
 |
Content archival
|
 |
Content auto-save
|
 |
Content collaboration
|
 |
Content expiry
|
 |
Content explorer
When managing large volumes of information the Content Explorer can come in handy as it allows you to perform text search, refine by content type and filter by folder, author or tag. |
 |
Content numbering
Articles can be numbered in accordance with a defined information management procedure and are configured at the folder level. |
 |
Content review
|
 |
Content sharing
|
 |
Document manager
Specify documents to display based on upload locations, number to display and look and feel. Associate metadata, and specify access based on security groups. Search and filter documents based on keywords and numerous other criteria. |
 |
Drag and drop layout
|
 |
Embedded articles
|
 |
Flash library
Library of flash elements in the web site. |
 |
Folders
The Folders page shows the underlying structure of your sit in a Folder Tree structure. |
 |
Image gallery
|
 |
Image library
Store, search and retrieve images, adding descriptions and ALT tags. Storage is folder based and Image searches return image thumbnails. Bulk upload via email and FTP, and synchronise with FTP or database directories. |
 |
Media centre
The Media Centre is an extension of the Dynamic Widgets module to allow audio, video and images to be displayed as items in a Widget. It is made up of two modules the Media Centre – to allow audio and video and the Image Gallery – to allow images. |
 |
Multimedia library
Ability to import and categorise multimedia files including MP3, WMV and Flash files. Files can be inserted into articles. |
 |
Publishing and WYSIWYG editor
Manage content with WYSIWYG editor enabling within the web browser, formatting, Find & Replace, Spell check, Paste from Word, Cut, Copy and Paste, Insert images, Tables, Flash, multimedia, and much more. |
 |
Recycle bin
A complete recycle bin for articles is provided, with deleted articles kept either indefinitely or purged on a pre-set interval (e.g. 30 days). One of the most requested features of the elcomCMS over the last three years! |
 |
Related content
On an article that is being created there is the option to add Related Article and Documents. This option inserts links at the bottom of an article that is being created to any related articles or documents that have already been added to the site. This then forms a valuable related links feature to a web page so that anyone navigating to a page can see other material that may prove beneficial. |
 |
RSS import
Monitor RSS feeds for relevant content and automatically build a searchable repository on your intranet or website. If a keyword match is found the RSS feed is imported, converted to an elcomCMS article and automatically tagged. |
 |
RSS readers & publishers
Easily display external RSS feeds on your site. Publish fully configurable feeds of content to anyone with an RSS reader. Allow users to subscribe via RSS to real time content updates. |
 |
Scheduled publish/expiry
Use this procedure to specify an article publish/expiry date. |
 |
Version control
All changes to article content and attributes are stored, allowing the user to roll back at any time to a previous version. There is no limit to the number of versions saved. |
Social and site marketing
 |
Ad serving
The Advertising module allows for the management of online ad applications and campaigns, with the ability to support public requests for advertising inclusion. This can be integrated with workflow processes for calculating ad selection and delivery. |
 |
Email a friend
Easily add Email-a-Friend functionality to any page, menu or template, including image links. |
 |
Google analytics integration
While elcomCMS does have its own Analytics module that can be purchased, it also has built-in features to help integrate with the use of Google Analytics. |
 |
Google site map
The elcomCMS has a built in feature that produces XML Site Maps in accordance with the Google Site Map specification. These Site Maps are produced on a scheduled basis which dynamically informs Google of all public pages that should be crawled and indexed on your website. |
 |
Top downloads
|
Search
 |
Advanced search
The Advanced Search provides users with various options to tailor their search so that they can find the exact items that they are looking for |
 |
AGLS metadata
The elcomCMS meets the Australian Government Locator Service (AGLS) standard for metadata which is derived from universally accepted Dublin Core standard. It also supports the concept of custom defined metadata and metadata for Search Engines. |
 |
Best Bets
The best bets feature is used for Search. Search relevancy is calculated in a number of ways but the highest relevancy ranking is given to any items that have been set up using the Best Bets function. |
 |
Custom metadata
|
 |
Federated search
Simultaneously search across multiple databases including crawled web sites and external file systems. |
 |
Metadata management
|
 |
Online dictionary
Easily administer an entire dictionary of terms, and link to the definition in articles. Link content to or search the online dictionary. |
 |
Search
The Search feature available on the 'Maintain Content and Folders' page allows content creators to search the folder tree to locate an article. |
 |
Site map
Use this procedure to create a dynamically generated site map. |
 |
Taxonomy manager
The Taxonomy Manager module uses a content based classification system to tag content. This allows the content to be displayed in multiple ways for multiple purposes. |
 |
Thesaurus
The ability to create or import an XML based thesaurus which can be used to underpin the Enterprise Search capability of the elcomCMS by suggesting broader and narrower terms. |
Site presentation
 |
Breadcrumbs |
|
 |
Dynamic widgets
Add content blocks anywhere throughout your site, on templates and articles, with easily configurable feeds of dynamically generated information. |
 |
Image hot spotter
Display database info by mouse-over of images or impage maps. Image hot-spots can be linked to descriptions, article sections and popups. |
 |
MasterPage manager
|
 |
Menu creator
Configure multiple user-specific menus (e.g. a different menu for each department in a company). Each area of a site can have its own look and feel, with the option of different left/top menus. |
 |
Print to PDF
Enables a print to PDF function on pages, and then users to print that page. |
 |
SEO friendly URLs
Create URLs friendly to search engines automatically or set them yourself. |
 |
Stylesheet library
Enables display of stylesheets as well as editing within them. Enables edit CSS inline. Apply at page or folder level. |
 |
Templates
create a page layout and save as a template, which then appears in a template library. Lock down elements of a page to different user groups, enabling different administrators to edit parts of the page. |
User and personalisation features
 |
Article comments
Allow users to comment on articles. |
 |
Auto-login
Enable auto-login on return to a site, by setting a cookie which can be configured at the webconfig level. |
 |
Content alerts
Each time an article or document is created/updated the author can send out an email notification to specified user groups or mailing lists. |
 |
Content ratings
Allow users to rate content with 1-5 stars. This can also be fed into search returns. |
 |
My work
A listing of current items of interest for the logged in user. Includes workflow baskets they need to interact with, emails, documents and article checkouts. |
 |
Personalisation
Personalise the site per user, allowing them to be directed to a specific folder or location when signing in. Articles can be tagged to personalise content (e.g. refer to user by name). |
 |
User and group security
Every user that requires access to secure folders, publishing or administrative functions requires their own User Account. A user account can be created by an administrator with appropriate access rights or by users entering via a membership or e-shop registration page. The latter options are explained in detail in their respective manuals. |
Site management and reporting
 |
Admin alerts
At any time during or after the article creation process an author can collaborate with other users by requesting feedback or comments. |
 |
Corporate compliance
The corporate compliance module ensures users separate content from design certifying that content changes comply with approved corporate design guidelines. This includes a sophisticated Audit Trail. |
 |
Download counter
|
 |
Link management
Links created between content are harvested, indexed and stored. If content is edited, moved or deleted the system will gracefully manage change without breaking the link. The status of all links can be easily viewed using the link reporting tool. |
 |
Local Administration
Enable Local Administrators to administer their own set of users. Assign a certain level of access to an administrator so that they can manage a certain group of security permissions. These permissions might be what folders and articles the users they administer can access or which modules they can access. |
 |
Reports
View summarised reports and drill down into content. Report on folders, articles, users, subscribers, members, article and template usage, events, business matching and statistics. Reports can be extracted to Excel for further analysis. |
 |
User access logging
|
 |
User import
The User Import Function allows you the ability to import a large number of users using an import template. |
 |
Web statistics
Extensive report options on site activity, including hourly, daily, weekly and monthly hits, page views, referrers, search engines, entry and exit pages. Marketing and visitor overviews, traffic, spider and browser reports and much more. |
Interaction features
 |
Competition management
Add competitions to your site, based on either random or skill based criteria. Use simple form creator tools to configure competition layouts and either system determined or user jjudged winner processes. Competitions can be restricted to single or multiple-entry, and included with referral campaigns. |
| |
Content expiry
Content Expiry is the ability to set the expiry date of an article or document. The functionality exists to also be able to set a person to notify of its expiry, to either revue, or reset the document. |
 |
FAQ Manager
Simple maintenance of Frequently Asked Questions with the ability to setup sections, and then within each section specific topics. Dropdown show/hide of answers, with the ability to link to specific articles for more information. Access to FAQs can be secured via security groups. |
 |
Form creator
Capture data using the point and click form creator tool. Designed for the everyday user (no need for technical input), creating Feedback, Inquiry, Quote request forms is a snap. |
 |
Form results
Provides the ability to display user inputted data back on to a web page that was submitted via a form. It lets you bring back individual form results, can be attached to the workflow module, or locked down to return user specific results or a variety of other options. Useful for when users need to re-input data after making a mistake or needing to complete another part of a form. |
 |
jQuery management
|
 |
Redirect management
|
 |
Quiz and polls
Create a quick quiz. Limited answer types (compared to Survey modules), allows page breaks and scoring breaks. Allow simple polls to be inserted into articles and content. Easy to report on results and the ability to time control the display of polls. |
 |
Workflow
Comprehensive audit processes for approval of content and forms. Allows unlimited numbers of workflow 'baskets' with complete parallel workflow and branching functionality. |
Module packs Online marketing modules
 |
A/B testing
Web based A/B testing is a method of online marketing testing by which a baseline control sample webpage is compared to a one or more variation webpage samples in order to improve response rates. |
 |
Analytics
Gives rich insights into web site trafficking allowing you to analyse your traffic data and improve your marketing initiatives and help you to create higher converting websites. |
 |
Blogs
Create multiple blogs, each with their own user security privileges. Manage and moderate blogs and comments, optionally restrict access via user groups and control editing of posts. |
 |
Email marketing
Easily import to and manage an unlimited number of mailing lists. Create HTML email campaigns (fully compliant with the Federal Government Privacy Act) and track statistics. |
 |
Store locator
Find a store location based on distance of a zip or postcode. Search result count can be limited, and results are ordered by distance. Link directly to location via Google maps integration. |
Social modules
| |
Blogs
Create multiple blogs, each with their own user security privileges. Manage and moderate blogs and comments, optionally restrict access via user groups and control editing of posts. |
 |
Corporate directory
Search and browse your company’s staff directory, integrate with Active Directory and export results. |
 |
Forums
A complete forum module with full user administration integrated in. Users and roles, email notification, message administration, unlimited forums and posts, separate styling and top contributor rankings are all included. |
 |
My Page
The My Page module provides an intuitive and easy to use corporate Facebook-like functionality, giving you the ability to publish short text based updates, comment and invite colleagues or members. |
 |
Wikis
Create a wiki integrated with system security, using the same easy process as creating an article. Articles can be converted to Wiki folders to allow multiple user collaboration and posting of edits. |
Intranet modules
| |
Corporate directory
Search and browse your company’s staff directory, integrate with Active Directory and export results. |
 |
Document lists
Used to aggregate and display a set of documents from one or more sources across a site, with the ability to tie this in with taxonomy and apply filtering. |
 |
Events manager
A complete event management system for organising public and private events.
Supports attendance limits, credit card payments, group bookings, alerts, SMS reminders and much more. |
 |
Resource booking
Resource Booking module allows users to book a resource and have that resource appear in a calendar view. |
 |
Surveys and testing
Create and report on in-depth surveys or tests. A large range of answer types (date, numeric, text, multiple choice, drop down lists, etc.) are supported along with time based testing, anonymous and invitation only scenarios. Full reporting and export. |
Training modules
 |
Content organiser
Display various content elements as a single package which can be navigated. All user input is saved for future use or reporting. |
|
Events manager
A complete event management system for organising public and private events.
Supports attendance limits, credit card payments, group bookings, alerts, SMS reminders and much more. |
 |
Membership
The Membership module gives you the ability to manage the users on your site and let users become members of your site. |
|
Resource booking
Resource Booking module allows users to book a resource and have that resource appear in a calendar view. |
 |
Training manager
Allows sophisticated management of staff training programs with visual training pathway designers, simple staff tools and powerful reporting. |
eCommerce modules
| |
A/B testing
Web based A/B teasting is a method of online marketing testing by which a baseline control sample webpage is compared to a one or more variation webpage samples in order to improve response rates. |
| |
Analytics
Gives rich insights into web site trafficking allowing you to analyse your traffic data and improve your marketing initiatives and help you to create higher converting websites. |
 |
eShop
Complete online store package with products and catalogues, catagorisation, images, volume discounts, coupons, payment gateways, Australia Post integration, product rotators, related items, sales tax engine, shipping, import & export and extensive reporting. |
| |
Membership
The Membership module gives you the ability to manage the users on your site and let users become members of your site. |
| |
Store locator
Find a store location based on distance of a zip or postcode. Search result count can be limited, and results are ordered by distance. Link directly to location via Google maps integration. |
Extranet modules
| |
Document lists
Used to aggregate and display a set of documents from one or more sources across a site, with the ability to tie this in with taxonomy and apply filtering. |
| |
Forums
A complete forum module with full user administration integrated in. Users and roles, email notification, message administration, unlimited forums and posts, separate styling and top contributor rankings are all included. |
| |
Membership
The Membership module gives you the ability to manage the users on your site and let users become members of your site. |
| |
Surveys and testing
Create and report on in-depth surveys. A large range of answer types (date, numeric, text, multiple choice, drop down lists, etc) are supported along with time based testing, anonymous and invitation only scenarios. Full reporting and export. |
| |
Store locator
Find a store location based on distance of a zip or postcode. Search result count can be limited, and results are ordered by distance. Link directly to location via Google maps integration. |
Plugins / Connectors
 |
Active directory connector
Seamlessly integrate the elcomCMS into your Windows based network environment with out-of-the-box Active Directory support, usually only used in intranets and extranets. |
 |
Developer API
You can build your own integration processes and control the flow of data in to and out of the elcomCMS. Controlled via the powerful elcomCMS security framework and audited for later reporting, the API enables full enterprise integration capability. |
 |
Email connector
Publish articles by sending content in an email to a specially configured secure mailbox. Also caters for documents and images attached to the email and publishes directly into templates. |
 |
Ephox editor
Full featured content authoring tool with Track Changes, Inline Image Editing, Templating, Accessibility Reports, Hyperlink Checking, Commenting, Clean Copy & Paste, Collaboration and other features. |
 |
HP TRIM connector
Access your HP TRIM document management system directly from the elcomCMS platform and publish links on web pages that connect to content residing in the HP TRIM document repository. |
 |
Mobile engine
Enables web content management for non-standard browsers such as mobile phones and tablet devices. The module provides a framework for web administrators to create and manage mobile templates. |
 |
MS-Office connector
Browse your entire elcomCMS document library directly from the Microsoft Office environment. Open and edit your elcomCMS documents from Microsoft Word, Excel or Powerpoint, with the ability to save changes directly to your elcomCMS site. |
 |
Multilingual engine
|
 |
OCS connector
Allow user to display Office Communicator presence indicators in web pages and the Corporate Directory module. |
 |
Push to live
An extremely powerful tool that allows a complete staging/test environment to be pushed to the live site with a single button. Saves hours of time and eradicates deployment issues. |
 |
SharePoint connector
Map SharePoint content to the elcomCMS folders for automatic or manual synchronisation. Users can publish SharePoint pages, documents and images to the elcomCMS websites, extranets and intranets with ease, allowing them to maintain and publish content from a single location. |
|