{"id":4948,"date":"2023-07-05T22:36:33","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T22:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\/?page_id=4948"},"modified":"2023-10-12T23:12:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T23:12:30","slug":"website-roadmap","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\/website-roadmap\/","title":{"rendered":"Website Roadmap"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/westernu\/basic-slider\/slide-default-00.jpg\" alt=\"slide-default-00\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">Marketing &amp; Communications<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\"><\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-center\">\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content xl:w-10\/12 2xl:w-9\/12\">\n        <div class=\"bold_timeline_container bold_timeline_container_line_style_solid bold_timeline_container_has_line_style bold_timeline_container_line_thickness_normal bold_timeline_container_item_style_outline bold_timeline_container_line_position_vertical bold_timeline_container_line_position_overlap bold_timeline_container_line_position_center bold_timeline_container_item_frame_thickness_normal bold_timeline_container_item_shape_hard_rounded bold_timeline_container_item_icon_position_line bold_timeline_container_item_icon_shape_hard_rounded bold_timeline_container_item_icon_style_outline bold_timeline_container_item_connection_type_line bold_timeline_container_item_content_display_show bold_timeline_container_item_marker_type_dot bold_timeline_container_item_title_size_normal bold_timeline_container_item_supertitle_style_sticker bold_timeline_container_item_alignment_left bold_timeline_container_has_item_body_font bold_timeline_container_has_item_title_font bold_timeline_container_item_media_position_bottom bold_timeline_container_item_images_columns_2 bold_timeline_container_item_animation_fade_in bold_timeline_container_group_style_filled bold_timeline_container_group_shape_hard_rounded bold_timeline_container_group_thickness_normal bold_timeline_container_group_content_display_show bold_timeline_container_button_style_outline bold_timeline_container_button_shape_square bold_timeline_container_button_size_small bold_timeline_container_group_title_size_small\" id=\"id_69d08f12072e1\" style=\"; --item-body-font: 'Barlow'; --item-title-font: 'Montserrat'; --boldthemes-default-line-color: #eeeeee; --boldthemes-default-group-color: #181818; --boldthemes-default-frame-color: #eeeeee; --boldthemes-default-icon-color: #58001b; --boldthemes-default-marker-color: #58001b; --boldthemes-default-connection-color: #eeeeee; --boldthemes-default-sticker-color: #e0ab4c;\" data-css-override=\"\"><div class = \"bold_timeline_container_line\"><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_container_content\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_group bold_timeline_group_override_style_inherit bold_timeline_group_override_thickness_inherit bold_timeline_group_override_shape_inherit bold_timeline_group_override_content_display_inherit bold_timeline_group_override_title_size_inherit bold_timeline_animate\" id=\"id_69d08f12073fb\" data-css-override=\"\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_group_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_group_header\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_group_header_inner\"><h3 class=\"bold_timeline_group_header_title\">2024<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_group_content\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item bold_timeline_item_override_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_frame_thickness_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_connection_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_content_display_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_animation_inherit bold_timeline_animate bold_timeline_item_override_marker_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_position_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_media_position_left bold_timeline_item_override_title_size_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_supertitle_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_alignment_inherit bold_timeline_item_has_icon bold_timeline_item_override_images_columns_inherit\" id=\"id_69d08f12074ab\" data-css-override=\"\" data-margin-top=\"0\"><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_icon\" data-ico-fa=\"&#xf1ea;\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_marker\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_connection\"><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_inner\"><p class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle\"><span class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle_inner\">January<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_title\">Digital Magazine Website<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text\" id=\"id_69d08f1207dd0\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text_inner\"><p>The web service team plans to start working on the digital magazine website. Our goal is to establish a dynamic platform with innovative features and unparalleled user experiences that allows colleges to showcase their articles and stories in a captivating and mobile-friendly format:<\/p><ul><li>To provide colleges with an exceptional platform to highlight their rich content and effectively engage their audience.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/magazines.westernu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/magazines.westernu.edu\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 01\/30\/2024<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item bold_timeline_item_override_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_frame_thickness_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_connection_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_content_display_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_animation_inherit bold_timeline_animate bold_timeline_item_override_marker_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_position_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_media_position_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_title_size_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_supertitle_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_alignment_inherit bold_timeline_item_has_icon bold_timeline_item_override_images_columns_inherit\" id=\"id_69d08f1207e4b\" data-css-override=\"\" data-margin-top=\"0\"><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_icon\" data-ico-fa=\"&#xf005;\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_marker\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_connection\"><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_inner\"><p class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle\"><span class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle_inner\">February<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_title\">Web Redesign Project<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text\" id=\"id_69d08f1207e6e\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text_inner\"><p>We are on track to finalize the Web Redesign Project successfully. Our dedicated web service team has been tirelessly working on this initiative since 2020, undertaking a comprehensive redesign of the website:<\/p><ul><li>Revamping the site\u2019s theme<\/li><li>Refreshing the content across more than 1600 pages<\/li><li>Migration of over 500 admission pages from the prospective website<\/li><li>Collaborating with colleges, divisions, and departments from California and Oregon<\/li><li>Extensive training sessions to equip our web content editors with the necessary skills<\/li><li>Incorporation of new media assets<\/li><li>Implementation of SEO best practices \u2013 optimize meta descriptions, URL structure, use of relevant keywords<\/li><li>Creation of a search tool designed to help users find clubs and programs easily<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 02\/10\/2024<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item bold_timeline_item_override_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_frame_thickness_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_connection_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_content_display_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_animation_inherit bold_timeline_animate bold_timeline_item_override_marker_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_position_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_media_position_right bold_timeline_item_override_title_size_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_supertitle_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_alignment_inherit bold_timeline_item_has_icon bold_timeline_item_override_images_columns_inherit\" id=\"id_69d08f1207ec8\" data-css-override=\"\" data-margin-top=\"0\"><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_icon\" data-ico-fa=\"&#xf030;\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_marker\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_connection\"><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_inner\"><p class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle\"><span class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle_inner\">April<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_title\">New Website Components <\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text\" id=\"id_69d08f12089db\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text_inner\"><p>We are excited to announce our upcoming plans to enhance the main WesternU website with an innovative and dynamic feature \u2013 a complete revamp of the visual elements and video integration, and a streamlined data management system:<\/p><ul><li>Add depth and vibrancy with video backgrounds for select components<\/li><li>Collaborate with IRE to efficiently manage all data facts assuring accuracy, relevance and timely information<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 04\/05\/2024<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item bold_timeline_item_override_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_frame_thickness_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_connection_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_content_display_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_animation_inherit bold_timeline_animate bold_timeline_item_override_marker_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_position_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_media_position_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_title_size_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_supertitle_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_alignment_inherit bold_timeline_item_has_icon bold_timeline_item_override_images_columns_inherit\" id=\"id_69d08f1208a37\" data-css-override=\"\" data-margin-top=\"0\"><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_icon\" data-ico-fa=\"&#xf073;\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_marker\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_connection\"><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_inner\"><p class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle\"><span class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle_inner\">April<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_title\">Google Tag Manager<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text\" id=\"id_69d08f1208a52\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text_inner\"><p>We are implementing a robust Google Tag Manager (GTM) strategy that will change the way we collect and analyze data on our website. This comprehensive approach will provide us with an abundance of valuable insights and enable us to track specific events with precision:<\/p><ul><li>Enhanced visibility into user interactions<\/li><li>Data on user behavior, engagement, conversions<\/li><li>Informed decisions: call-to-action component and website media aspects<\/li><li>Optimize digital marketing efforts<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Website:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 04\/30\/2024<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item bold_timeline_item_override_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_frame_thickness_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_connection_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_content_display_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_animation_inherit bold_timeline_animate bold_timeline_item_override_marker_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_position_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_media_position_right bold_timeline_item_override_title_size_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_supertitle_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_alignment_inherit bold_timeline_item_has_icon bold_timeline_item_override_images_columns_inherit\" id=\"id_69d08f1208aa8\" data-css-override=\"\" data-margin-top=\"0\"><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_icon\" data-ico-fa=\"&#xf007;\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_marker\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_connection\"><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_inner\"><p class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle\"><span class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle_inner\">June<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_title\">Faculty and Staff Bio Tool<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text\" id=\"id_69d08f1208b91\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text_inner\"><p>We are embarking on an exciting initiative to revamp our current faculty and staff bio tool in collaboration with the IT department, enhancing the functionality and user experience of this essential feature on our website. Through this revamp, we aim to introduce multiple modifications that will significantly improve the tool\u2019s capabilities:<\/p><ul><li>Enable individual to directly manage their bio<\/li><li>Enable individual to directly upload curriculum vitae (CV)<\/li><li>Automated update of position titles directly from Banner to the bio<\/li><li>Immediate updates will provide accurate and timely information to the public<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 06\/30\/2024<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item bold_timeline_item_override_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_frame_thickness_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_connection_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_content_display_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_animation_inherit bold_timeline_animate bold_timeline_item_override_marker_type_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_position_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_icon_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_media_position_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_title_size_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_supertitle_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_override_alignment_inherit bold_timeline_item_has_icon bold_timeline_item_override_images_columns_inherit\" id=\"id_69d08f1208be8\" data-css-override=\"\" data-margin-top=\"0\"><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_icon\" data-ico-fa=\"&#xf0eb;\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_marker\"><\/div><div class = \"bold_timeline_item_connection\"><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_inner\"><p class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle\"><span class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_supertitle_inner\">August<\/span><\/p><h2 class=\"bold_timeline_item_header_title\">WesternU Health Redesign<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_content_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text\" id=\"id_69d08f1208c09\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_text_inner\"><p>The web service team is embarking on an exciting journey to launch a captivating redesign of the WesternU Health website to enhance the overall user experience. This ambitious project encompasses a range of crucial elements to ensure the site reflects the latest trends in patient care\u2019s online presence:<\/p><ul><li>Active collaboration with clinics and stakeholders<\/li><li>Create compelling, informative, and user-centric content<\/li><li>Effectively communicate the unique value proposition of WesternU Health<\/li><li>Review and optimize website structure<\/li><li>Align with best practices, prioritizing branding consistency and backend simplicity<\/li><li>Use of skilled photographers and videographers to create visually appealing media assets<\/li><\/ul><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1953\" src=\"\/media\/publicaffairs\/images\/westernu-health2023.jpeg\" alt=\"westernu health \" width=\"687\" height=\"616\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernuhealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.westernuhealth.com\/<\/a><br \/><strong>Release date:<\/strong> 08\/01\/2024<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"bold_timeline_group_show_button\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_group_show_button_inner\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_button bold_timeline_group_button bold_timeline_item_button_style_inherit bold_timeline_item_button_shape_inherit bold_timeline_item_button_width_block bold_timeline_item_button_size_inline\" id=\"id_69d08f1208d94\" data-css-override=\"\"><div class=\"bold_timeline_item_button_inner\"><a href=\"#\" alt=Expand target=\"_self\" class=\"bold_timeline_item_button_innet_text\">Expand<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":80,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-4948","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4948","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/80"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4948"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4948\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4962,"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4948\/revisions\/4962"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/publicaffairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4948"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}