Update the slider on the website
UPDATE THE SLIDER ON THE DPMU WEBSITE – COM-PRO-007-B
Version: 1.0 | Last update: 31/10/2025 | Department: Communication & Digital
🎯 Objective
Maintain the DPMU website homepage slider up to date, visually aligned with institutional events, announcements, and branding guidelines.
👤 Who
Communication Officer / Graphic Designer / IT Support
🧭 What
This process applies to the visual carousel and homepage sliders that promote DPMU’s academic programs, partnerships, and key announcements.
📋 Steps – How
1️⃣ Content Definition
- Collect new slider materials (image, text, links) from the requesting department.
- Verify that the event or program is validated by the Communication Department.
- Prepare visuals using Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator (recommended size 1920x800px).
2️⃣ Integration in WordPress
- Access the DPMU WordPress admin panel.
- Go to Templates → Sliders (Elementor or Smart Slider 3, depending on site configuration).
- Replace outdated visuals with new ones, maintaining transition and animation consistency.
- Add internal/external links (events, programs, application pages).
3️⃣ SEO and Accessibility
- Optimize each image:
- Format: WebP
- Resolution: 72 DPI
- ALT Text: Short and descriptive
- Update metadata and internal link tracking in Zoho CRM → Campaigns.
4️⃣ Validation and Publication
- Preview and validate design across devices (desktop, mobile, tablet).
- Obtain approval from the Director of Communication.
- Publish and check homepage performance.
🗂️ Tools and Documents
- WordPress + Elementor or Smart Slider 3
- Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator
- Zoho CRM / Zoho Projects
- Office 365 – Excel (update log)
🕓 Frequency
Every time a new campaign, announcement, or event is launched.
📋 Quality Indicators
- Slider visuals updated within 24 hours after request
- No broken link or loading issue
- Brand identity compliance = 100%
Prepared by: L. Vessiere – Director
Validated by: H. Maniveau – Quality Manager
Approved by: H. Diaz – President
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