Meta data
Meta data is information that informs the server how to handle a
particular file and it also helps search engines index the file
correctly.
In SiteBuilder there is a special meta data editor that helps setting
the meta data correct for a particular file. To access the meta data
editor, focus on the file and select Edit meta data. In the
editor the following meta data can be set:
The meta data editor
- Type
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The file type of the file. SiteBuilder treats each
file according to its type. It is thus very important to set the
correct type. Among other things the file type controls which editor
will be used to edit the file and how the version control system will
treat the file. Which file types are available can be configured at
each site.
Part of the file types list box
Unlike other meta data fields there is a Change button
after the type select box. To change the type of a file it is
necessary to press the Change button. This is because the
type controls which other meta data fields will be available. The
template field will only be available for HTML files.
- Template
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If the file type is set to HTML it becomes
possible to chose a template. The template provides the content from
the HTML file with layout. Which templates are available depends on
the actual site.
The templates available for this manual
- Language
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The language of the file. This is used to
determine which character set will be used for HTML and text files. It
is important when using languages other than western european
languages. Which languages are available depends on the site.
Part of the language list box
- Title
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A title that describes the page more accurately
than the file name. The title will be used as the page header and in
the navigation interface. This meta data field makes the use of the
HTML <title> tag unnecessary.
- Keywords
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Document keywords that help search engines
index the site better. Use of keywords can give a page better
ranking in the search result.
- Description
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A document description that will used in
the search result given by search engines. If nothing is entered here
the search engine will use a part of the text on the top of the page
instead.
The description field can also be used in a navigation interface.
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