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    Web Content Management

    Authoring Guide

    In our commitment to digital excellence and accessibility, we've curated a comprehensive resource hub designed to empower our state employees with the knowledge and tools needed to create, manage, and optimize digital experiences that serve all Pennsylvanians.

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    Getting Started in AEM

    Jumpstart your AEM journey with our easy-to-follow guide. From logging in for the first time to navigating the AEM interface, get acquainted with the basics.

    Accessing AEM

    Whether it’s your first time logging in or you need a refresher on secure access protocols, this section provides all the information you need to start your AEM journey confidently.

    Navigating AEM

    Discover how to efficiently find your way through the AEM interface, utilize essential features, and streamline your workflow.

    User Groups & Permissions

    Learn how to effectively manage access, delegate tasks, and protect sensitive content.

    Authoring in AEM

    From adding text and media to leveraging dynamic components, this section equips you with the skills to author captivating digital experiences.

    Publishing Content

    This guide outlines the steps to ensure your content is ready for the public eye, including final checks, approval processes, and publication methods.

    Workflows

    This section delves into creating, customizing, and using workflows to automate content management processes.

    Components & Templates

    This section is crafted to help you understand and utilize AEM’s powerful features to create dynamic and engaging web experiences. Learn the best practices and insightful tips to maximize the effectiveness of your digital content.

    Components

    Learn how to utilize AEM's diverse array of components—from text and image components to cards and interactive blocks. This section offers detailed instructions on how to effectively select, customize, and use components to enhance your web pages.

    Templates

    Templates are the frameworks that shape your site’s structure and design. Discover how to choose the right template for your content needs and customize it to maintain brand consistency across your digital landscape.

    Content Fragments

    Content Fragments let you design, create, curate, and publish page-independent content. They let you prepare content ready for use in multiple locations / over multiple channels, ideal for headless delivery.

    Experience Fragments

    An Experience Fragment is a grouped set of components that when combined creates an experience. For example, a Title, Image, Description, and Call To Action Button can be combined to form a teaser experience.

    Additional Resources

    Keystone Design System

    Principles, guidance, and code to help you design and build accessible, mobile-friendly websites and digital services for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

    Accessibility Best Practices

    The Digital Accessibility Policy establishes specific standards and encourages agencies to address accessibility proactively.

    Content Guidelines

    Our content guidance includes instructions on our voice and tone, as well as the details of our grammar and style. We employ clear, concise, and conversational language to create messages that provide users with the necessary information to achieve their goals.