User feedback requests precision which cannot be provided with a full-text site search engine. The ubiquitous navigation bar links major content areas but doesn't represent the entire site. Hand maintenance of 7,000 pages with more than 10,000 links is time consuming and excludes participation of subject experts without HTML skills. Dublin Core Metadata is the underlying syntax for a Microsoft SQL Server database.
Supplemental fields address local needs and an input guide ensures consistent data entry.
Core pages are generated using a template with an updated graphic design. Users benefit from an improved navigation bar and additional search options. Usability testing and user feedback guide an iterative improvement process.