Which Tool Should I Use in Content Manager?

Which Tool Should I Use in Content Manager?

This guide is made to help your staff make informed decisions on what tools to use in Content Manager. It helps staff quickly decide which module to use, ensuring that information is organized logically for parents and easily searchable on the site.


🛠️ Which Tool Should I Use?

With so many ways to share information, it can be hard to know where a new update belongs. Use this quick-reference chart to choose the right home for your content.

Content TypeBest Module to UseExample
Chronological UpdatesNews"Student of the Month," "Principal’s Weekly Newsletter," or "Recap of the Football Game."
Time-Bound EventsEvents"Science Fair," "PTA Meeting," "Spring Break Dates," or "Basketball Tryouts."
Evergreen InformationPages"School Mission Statement," "Dress Code Policy," "Registration Steps," or "Staff Directory."
High-Urgency AlertsAlerts"School Closed Due to Snow," "Power Outage," or "Bus Route [X] is Cancelled."
Repeated ContentFragments"School Contact Info," "Social Media Icons," or a "Register Now" button used on multiple pages.
Daily LogisticsTransportation"Bus 14 is running 10 minutes late" or "Route 22 is On Time."

💡 The "Decision Tree" Questions

If you’re still not sure, ask yourself these three questions:

  1. Does it have a specific start and end time? * Yes: Use Events.

  2. Will this information still be relevant 6 months from now?

    • Yes: Use Pages.

    • No (It’s just an update): Use News.

  3. Does every parent need to see this the moment they open the site?

    • Yes: Use an Alert.


🚀 Pro-Tip: "Cross-Linking" for Success

You don't have to pick just one! You can link different types of content together to make them more powerful:

  • The Event + Page Strategy: Create an Event for the "Winter Concert," and in the description, link to a Page that contains the full "Music Program Curriculum."

  • The News + Document Strategy: Post a News update about "New Graduation Requirements" and use the + Insert menu to attach the official PDF Document.

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