School Website Content Plan
School Website Content Plan
I. Goals and Objectives
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Increase online visibility and brand awareness.
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Provide valuable information to current students, parents, and prospective students.
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Improve communication and engagement with the school community.
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Showcase the school's achievements, programs, and events.
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Drive enrollment and student retention.
II. Target Audience
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Audience Segment |
Description |
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Prospective Students |
High school students and parents researching schools for enrollment. |
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Current Students |
Existing students seeking information on academics, activities, and resources. |
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Parents |
Guardians interested in school policies, events, and academic performance. |
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Alumni |
Former students looking to stay connected with the school community. |
III. Content Themes and Topics
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Content Theme |
Topics |
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Academics |
Curriculum overview, Course offerings, Academic calendar, Faculty profiles |
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Admissions |
Application process, Admission requirements, Virtual campus tour, FAQs for prospective students |
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Student Life |
Clubs and organizations, Extracurricular activities, Student testimonials, Campus facilities |
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News and Events |
School news updates, Upcoming events calendar, Event recaps and highlights, Guest speakers and workshops |
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Resources |
Student handbook, Parent resources, Academic support services, Counseling and wellness resources |
IV. Content Types and Formats
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Content Type |
Formats |
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Articles/Blogs |
Written blog posts |
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Videos |
Video tours, interviews, tutorials |
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Infographics |
Visual representations of data |
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Galleries |
Photo galleries of events |
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Podcasts |
Audio interviews or discussions |
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Webinars |
Live or recorded webinars |
V. Content Calendar
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Month |
Content Theme |
Content Type |
Publication Date |
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June |
Admissions Season |
Virtual Tour |
June 10 |
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July |
Student Spotlight |
Article |
July 5 |
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August |
Back-to-School Tips |
Video |
August 15 |
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September |
Event Preview |
Infographic |
September 1 |
VI. Content Creation Workflow
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Ideation: Brainstorm content ideas based on the content calendar and audience interests.
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Creation: Develop content in line with the chosen formats and themes.
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Review: Peer review and editing to ensure quality and accuracy.
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Approval: Final approval from relevant stakeholders.
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Publication: Upload content to the website according to the content calendar.
VII. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Strategy
The school's website will incorporate a comprehensive search engine optimization (SEO) strategy to enhance its online visibility and elevate its ranking in search engine results. The strategy begins with meticulous keyword research to identify pertinent search terms and phrases associated with the school's academic programs, offerings, and geographical location.
Optimization efforts will focus on refining on-page elements, including meta titles, meta descriptions, and headings, incorporating targeted keywords to augment the website's relevance and click-through rate in search engine results pages (SERPs). Emphasis will also be placed on ensuring the website's content is well-structured, navigable, and mobile-responsive, thereby enhancing user experience and reducing bounce rates.
Internal linking strategies will be employed to interconnect relevant content within the website, enhancing crawlability for search engine crawlers. Furthermore, images will be optimized with descriptive alt text and file names to bolster accessibility and indexability.
VIII. Distribution Channels
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School website
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Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
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Email newsletters to parents and alumni
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School bulletin or newsletter
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Collaboration with local media outlets
