[Sigia-l] Estimating content analysis & migration

[daniela meleo]

I'm helping estimate some of the tasks for a planned
content migration / content management project.  I've
checked the wiki and this list, but couldn't find much
specifically on estimating.

There are about 3000 pages of content (don't ask me
how long a "page" is...of course I don't yet have that
level of detail! )

The tasks in scope include analysing content and
determining content types for input to a CMS;
determining the level of content "cleansing" required
to migrate from the previous system to the new
templates; liaising with subject matter experts to
review & approve final content; importing the content
into the new CMS; defining the workflow process and
display rules etc for the content. The site is being
revamped to better handle new and changed product info
to help customers locate, choose and order products.

I haven't had any hands-on experience in a project
like this -- any tips on where to start & expected
productivity or useful estimating metrics for this
sort of work would be most helpful. 

thanks..

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Daniela Meleo
IBM Australia, BCS User Experience


		
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