Category Archives: Project Management

Quality assurance testing your e-publishing website with Selenium

January 21, 2010 – 10:16 pm

As quality assurance assistant and junior developer for Semantico I spend a lot of time developing and implementing QA tests. Testing an e-publishing website can be time consuming.
Even a simple test of search functionality has several steps; go to the designated URL, log in, search, verify the search results, check hit highlighting, start an advanced [...]

By Nik Afentoulis | Also posted in Reviews, Technology | Post a comment | 2 comments

‘Innovation from product to production’ at the STM E-Production Seminar

January 13, 2010 – 1:12 pm

Written and delivered in partnership with Andrea Powell from CABI, this presentation is a case study of lessons drawn from the CAB Direct project, and highlights issues which are relevant across the board for publishers delivering online content. This includes looking at how to maximise value in the design of taxonomies and coding systems, how designing and [...]

By Richard Padley | Also posted in Access and identity management, E-books, Information Architecture, Publishing business models, Search, Technology | Post a comment | 0 comments

Five dangers of poor project communication

November 25, 2009 – 1:57 pm

Poor communication can kill online publishing projects. Here are solutions to five common communication pitfalls which, if left unchecked, can lead to big trouble.

By Andrew Grimes | Post a comment | 2 comments

Seven tips for better XML data quality

September 24, 2009 – 11:42 am

Data is at the heart of every online publishing application. Ensuring that data is accurately and comprehensively marked up is the key to providing a good online experience for those searching and viewing your content.
The following is a small collection of tips for making sure your XML data is in tip-top condition.

By Steve Mallen | Also posted in Technology | Post a comment | 0 comments

Focusing your online publishing business case

September 7, 2009 – 1:14 pm

Generating a solid business case and maintaining it throughout a project’s life-cycle is no mean feat. Daily challenges – such as getting the most from a limited budget, operating within tight deadlines and dealing with the competing demands and priorities of multiple stakeholders – can result in goal posts moving, scope creeping and deadlines slipping. [...]

By Andrew Grimes | Also posted in Online Publishing Market, Publishing business models | Post a comment | 1 comment

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