DND-CF website
From December 2004 to February 2008, I was responsible for web design and content management for official website of the Department of National Defence / Canadian Forces (www.forces.gc.ca). During this time, I was involved with:
- Converting website from table-based layout to standards-based design based on W3C guidelines
- Designing web page templates, complying with government Common look and feel standards, and with web standards such as XHTML, CSS, and accessibility
- Posting of news releases, backgrounders, feature stories, and other news to web site
- Development of ASP based content management system for The Maple Leaf newspaper website
- Produce weekly online version of DND/CF newspaper The Maple Leaf, adapting from print version
- Advising on implementation of emerging web technology to continually improve ease of use and functionality of web site
- Working with departmental clients to develop sub-sites, and to adapt other communications products for use on the web
- Advising management on best use of internet technology to keep site current with evolving standards, and to improve funcionality and accessibility
Keywords: DND, CF, content management, CMS, web, design, XHTML, CSS, ASP
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Forces home page (CLF 2)
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DND/CF website (CLF 1)
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The Maple Leaf online