Plinkit: Checklist for Going Live

 

Before your new Plinkit site is ready to go live, you should have completed (at the minimum) the following items:

 

1. You have a logo in place (even if it is just a temporary one.)

 

2. The libraries hours and location are posted.

 

3. The Director’s message and photo are updated.

 

4. You have a page in place describing your libraries policies. (Obtaining a library card, patron behavior etc.)

 

5.  You have a page in place describing the services your library offers.

 

6. The Board of Trustees page is updated with current board officers.

 

7. The Contact Us page has the correct contact information. The forms are setup and have been tested to verify they are working properly. (Otherwise remove the links for the forms for the time being.)

 

8.  The Library Calendar is updated with upcoming events.

 

9.  Any necessary images are uploaded and appear correctly.

 

10. You have checked all pages –links work correctly, unneeded or unwanted links have been removed, the libraries logo appears on all pages, the libraries name appears in the title bar at the top of the screen. (If the title bar contains “Master Plinkit Template” anywhere in it contact your site administrator to update the portal settings in site setup.)

 

11. All pages that you want your patrons to have access to are set to “published” (not public draft). This includes any images on those pages.

 

With these items done you are ready to introduce your patrons to your new website. Remember, however, these are just the minimum. There are many other features (e.g. digital exhibits) you can use to enhance your patrons experience with your website.