In our Content Management System (CMS), we house a vast repository of image files. It's imperative to follow proper naming conventions to ensure that you and your colleagues can easily locate and reuse these files.
Understanding the two naming conventions
When managing your files, it's important to distinguish between two key naming conventions:
1. Filename
The filename is what an image is saved as on your computer. For instance, 'very-important-image.jpg' is a filename.
2. Media Item Name
The media item name is the name you assign to an image when uploading it to the CMS media library. An example is 'Shrine profiles John Lui.'
Filename guidelines
When naming your filename, adhere to these guidelines:
Descriptive: Make your filename descriptive. It should clearly convey the content of the image.
No spaces: Avoid including spaces in the filename. Instead, use hyphens to separate words, enhancing readability and compatibility with various systems.
Avoid generic names: Steer clear of generic names like 'IMG_001.jpg.' Create unique and informative filenames.
For instance, if you have an image of a girl laughing, save it as 'girl-laughing.jpg' before uploading it to the CMS Media Library. If the image's filename contains spaces (e.g., 'girl laughing.jpg'), remember to replace the spaces with hyphens.
Media item name guidelines
When naming an image in the CMS's Media Library, follow these guidelines:
Use spaces: Unlike filenames, use spaces between words in the media item name. This enhances readability.
Be meaningful and descriptive: Ensure that the name is meaningful and descriptive enough to facilitate easy searching when required.
Include specifics: If the image features a specific person, include their name and position in the media item name.
For example:
Hon Linda Dessau, Governor of Victoria
Alana Johnson, member of the Ministerial Council on Women's Equality
Example
In the example above, the image's filename is "girl-laughing.jpg," so the name you should give it in the Media Library is "Girl laughing."
Please note that the content you enter in the "Name" field will only appear if it's part of an Image gallery component.
If you're uploading multiple images that belong together, such as council members or honor roll inductees, it's advisable to maintain consistency in the image names to facilitate easier searching. For instance: "Stella Young – 2017 Women's Honour Roll."
By adhering to these naming conventions, you'll contribute to better organization and accessibility of media files in our CMS.