Re: U7 Content Audit + Following Work Scope
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- Kahl Orr <korr@thekey.com>
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- Sara Gill <sara.gill@u7solutions.com>
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- Jessica Bolduc <jessica.bolduc@u7solutions.com>, Timothy Thomas <tt@thekey.com>, Phil Chanda <phil.chanda@thekey.com>, Development Team <dev@thekey.com>
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- Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:12:44 -0400
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Hi Sara, I just spoke with Phil and Andy about this and we are approved to proceed with your proposal! Please send the invoice to ap-invoices@thekey.com and CC the following so that we may get that taken care of for you: - tt@thekey.com - agraziani@thekey.com - phil.chanda@thekey.com - afeldman@thekey.com Thanks again for your help, understanding and please let me know if there's anything else you need to get started. Kahl Orr * Please note my email has changed: * korr@thekey.com <https://brand.thekey.com/esg/korr@thekey.com> +1-610-507-7863 TheKey.com <https://www.thekey.com/> [image: TheKey] <https://homecareassistance.com/> On Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 1:27 PM Kahl Orr <korr@thekey.com> wrote: > Thank you Sara! I am set to review this with our leadership tomorrow and > should be able to get you a decision shortly thereafter. Appreciate the > quick turnaround on this. > > > Kahl Orr > * Please note my email has changed: * > korr@thekey.com <https://brand.thekey.com/esg/korr@thekey.com> > +1-610-507-7863 > TheKey.com <https://www.thekey.com/> > [image: TheKey] <https://homecareassistance.com/> > > > On Wed, Aug 10, 2022 at 9:10 AM Sara Gill <sara.gill@u7solutions.com> > wrote: > >> Thanks for the answers Kahl. >> >> Jessica adjusted the spreadsheet with new columns and groupings that >> helped us make sense of the content further: >> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UirRIFZj84Jzmm1_DnPn5F4fMr7aBsDrqWowRWMI5Ec/edit#gid=0 >> >> >> We added several blog posts yesterday and now that we're acquainted with >> the CMS and the process, this is the scope and quote we would provide: 0.33 >> (20 mins/page) * 59 pages left = 20 hours >> >> We still have 10 hours left in the strategy time that was prepaid. >> Therefore the extra scope would be 10 hours. >> >> Total cost: $1,500 CAD + tax >> >> Let me know if that makes sense to you and who we can send an invoice to. >> We can get this done by the end of next week. >> [image: Sara Gill, Digital Strategist at U7 Solutions] >> <https://www.u7solutions.com/> >> >> Sara Gill Marketing Manager >> U7 SOLUTIONS | Make the web work for you >> location: Ottawa, ON K1P 5H2 >> cell: 1.873.376.6883 >> https://www.u7solutions.com >> >> [image: LinkedIn button] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/u7solutions> [image: >> Facebook button] <https://www.facebook.com/u7solutions> [image: Email >> list button] <https://www.u7solutions.com/subscribe/> >> >> >> On Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 10:52 AM Sara Gill <sara.gill@u7solutions.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi Kahl, >>> >>> Following up so we can get an answer today to deliver the estimate. >>> [image: Sara Gill, Digital Strategist at U7 Solutions] >>> <https://www.u7solutions.com/> >>> >>> Sara Gill Marketing Manager >>> U7 SOLUTIONS | Make the web work for you >>> location: Ottawa, ON K1P 5H2 >>> cell: 1.873.376.6883 >>> https://www.u7solutions.com >>> >>> [image: LinkedIn button] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/u7solutions> [image: >>> Facebook button] <https://www.facebook.com/u7solutions> [image: Email >>> list button] <https://www.u7solutions.com/subscribe/> >>> >>> >>> On Mon, Aug 8, 2022 at 2:42 PM Sara Gill <sara.gill@u7solutions.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks for the recap Kahl. For the process outline, can you help review >>>> this sequence + questions? >>>> >>>> 1. Copy content over (images + text) >>>> 2. Add meta title and description (copy from page source mode when >>>> available, and add when absent) >>>> 3. Add image alt text (copy from inspect mode when available and >>>> write them when absent) >>>> 4. Keep same url >>>> 5. Removal of content that's specific to locations, for example, >>>> you see how this article has a call out within the text to the MTL phone # >>>> https://www.montrealsoinsadomicile.ca/le-role-de-proche-aidant.html? >>>> We should remove any location reference correct? >>>> 6. For the author bios, this wasn't included in our training >>>> however i don't see them added to brightspot. Do we need to create them as >>>> we go? If so, for the images - how can we source them? The ones on most >>>> articles are very tiny and we don't have back-end access. >>>> 7. Additional sections at the bottom of the article - do we need to >>>> add or choose any additional sections at the bottom of the articles? See >>>> these dropdowns here: >>>> >>>> [image: Screen Shot 2022-08-08 at 2.40.27 PM.png] >>>> [image: Sara Gill, Digital Strategist at U7 Solutions] >>>> <https://www.u7solutions.com/> >>>> >>>> Sara Gill Marketing Manager >>>> U7 SOLUTIONS | Make the web work for you >>>> location: Ottawa, ON K1P 5H2 >>>> cell: 1.873.376.6883 >>>> https://www.u7solutions.com >>>> >>>> [image: LinkedIn button] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/u7solutions> >>>> [image: Facebook button] <https://www.facebook.com/u7solutions> [image: >>>> Email list button] <https://www.u7solutions.com/subscribe/> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Aug 8, 2022 at 2:21 PM Kahl Orr <korr@thekey.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Thanks for the call just now Sara, >>>>> >>>>> As discussed, we will be excluding the 3 PDFs for site launch and may >>>>> handle those later, post-launch under a separate content effort (they would >>>>> need a complete rewrite to work for our learning center). >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> For our next steps, your team will be using some of the existing >>>>> banked hours to publish a few of these microsites articles in the Canadian >>>>> CMS, and gain a better understanding of the publishing level of effort. >>>>> >>>>> You will then present us with a proposal to publish the remaining ~67 >>>>> articles this month for an anticipated September 1 launch date. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Please let me know if there's anything else I can do to help get us >>>>> that proposal for approval this week. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks again for your understanding and looking forward to working >>>>> with you & team! >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Kahl Orr >>>>> * Please note my email has changed: * >>>>> korr@thekey.com <https://brand.thekey.com/esg/korr@thekey.com> >>>>> +1-610-507-7863 >>>>> TheKey.com <https://www.thekey.com/> >>>>> [image: TheKey] <https://homecareassistance.com/> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Fri, Aug 5, 2022 at 4:09 PM Sara Gill <sara.gill@u7solutions.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Kahl, >>>>>> >>>>>> Although it's disappointing to hear that after so many months of >>>>>> communicating we lost out on most of the business, I'm glad that things >>>>>> moved along for the sake of the Canadian website and the tight timeline. >>>>>> >>>>>> We can definitely publish these blog pages. All of the links I >>>>>> reviewed that reference blog posts are straightforward. However, the PDFs >>>>>> do not follow an appropriate blog format and I could use further clarity on >>>>>> how to transfer the content for those PDFs specifically. >>>>>> >>>>>> Could we go over that together next Monday or Tuesday? >>>>>> [image: Sara Gill, Digital Strategist at U7 Solutions] >>>>>> <https://www.u7solutions.com/> >>>>>> >>>>>> Sara Gill Marketing Manager >>>>>> U7 SOLUTIONS | Make the web work for you >>>>>> location: Ottawa, ON K1P 5H2 >>>>>> cell: 1.873.376.6883 >>>>>> https://www.u7solutions.com >>>>>> >>>>>> [image: LinkedIn button] >>>>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/u7solutions> [image: Facebook >>>>>> button] <https://www.facebook.com/u7solutions> [image: Email list >>>>>> button] <https://www.u7solutions.com/subscribe/> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Wed, Aug 3, 2022 at 2:52 PM Sara Gill <sara.gill@u7solutions.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Kahl, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for the update. I'll be able to give this a close look Friday >>>>>>> and I'll get back to you then >>>>>>> [image: Sara Gill, Digital Strategist at U7 Solutions] >>>>>>> <https://www.u7solutions.com/> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sara Gill Marketing Manager >>>>>>> U7 SOLUTIONS | Make the web work for you >>>>>>> location: Ottawa, ON K1P 5H2 >>>>>>> cell: 1.873.376.6883 >>>>>>> https://www.u7solutions.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> [image: LinkedIn button] >>>>>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/u7solutions> [image: Facebook >>>>>>> button] <https://www.facebook.com/u7solutions> [image: Email list >>>>>>> button] <https://www.u7solutions.com/subscribe/> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 5:38 PM Kahl Orr <korr@thekey.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Sara, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thank you for your patience with us here. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> The business was not interested in proceeding under an ambiguous >>>>>>>> hourly arrangement for the Content Audit, and we were blocked on GA access >>>>>>>> to those 9 microsites, so we went ahead and performed the content audit >>>>>>>> in-house to save weeks on our timeline. We are now working on the Redirect >>>>>>>> maps for those microsites in-house and will no longer need your help. SEO, >>>>>>>> "Canadianization" and French translation are being handled in-house now too. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> However, we are still interested in engaging with U7 to publish >>>>>>>> content from our completed microsite audit if you are able to provide a >>>>>>>> proposal for this (now clearly defined!) scope of work. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Here are all of the URLs we would like published from the existing >>>>>>>> microsites into the new TheKey.CA CMS: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UirRIFZj84Jzmm1_DnPn5F4fMr7aBsDrqWowRWMI5Ec/edit?usp=sharing >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There are 70 URLs, all are public web pages except for 3 PDF's >>>>>>>> which will need to be converted into traditional articles for the Learning >>>>>>>> Center. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Please let me know if you are still interested in this publishing >>>>>>>> work, and if so, provide a proposal for us to get approved and begin. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Our launch timeline is now tighter than ever and we are still >>>>>>>> aiming for the beginning of September. With this reduced SOW we are hopeful >>>>>>>> that your team can get the publishing done in August. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am happy to review this on a call if you would prefer. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Thank you for your understanding and talk soon, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Kahl Orr >>>>>>>> * Please note my email has changed: * >>>>>>>> korr@thekey.com <https://brand.thekey.com/esg/korr@thekey.com> >>>>>>>> +1-610-507-7863 >>>>>>>> TheKey.com <https://www.thekey.com/> >>>>>>>> [image: TheKey] <https://homecareassistance.com/> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Wed, Jul 20, 2022 at 1:57 PM Sara Gill < >>>>>>>> sara.gill@u7solutions.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hey Kahl, >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Thanks for the meeting just now. Tim - looping you in so you know >>>>>>>>> what's going on. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I explained on our call today that given the launch date of Sept >>>>>>>>> 2, U7 needs to start auditing asap. We still have 15 hours left in our bank >>>>>>>>> of hours to start this work and I suggest that we use that next week to get >>>>>>>>> going. Once we complete the audit, and once Kahl/Cameron provide a complete >>>>>>>>> list of US pages that will be pushed to CA, we'll be able to know how many >>>>>>>>> pages and posts need to be reviewed and translated. At that point, I can >>>>>>>>> give an estimate of time for that work. Quoting in this industry is very >>>>>>>>> specific and number based. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Until then, I anticipate needing anywhere between 15 - 30 hours >>>>>>>>> for the auditing. Scope wise, this may require an extra purchase of 15 >>>>>>>>> hours @ $130/h. I can get back to you next week if you want for a more >>>>>>>>> accurate confirmation (after I get my feet wet). The process we recommend >>>>>>>>> is one where we audit all the GA microsite accounts, export the data to >>>>>>>>> analyze and organize it in a way that allows for a review between us and >>>>>>>>> The Key. We will need a final sign off on the recommendations before >>>>>>>>> planning out the page creation and translation. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Here's a timeline I've quickly fleshed out that just focuses on >>>>>>>>> how U7 will complete our items in the roadmap >>>>>>>>> <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KDWDYwJaqNkUQiPIO-TT3uj-qEP7sEs4Xb64OzJGdjM/edit#gid=1048476660>. >>>>>>>>> NOTE: we need access to GA accounts by Monday at the latest to get started >>>>>>>>> on the right foot next week. We understand that there are some GA accounts >>>>>>>>> that will be delayed due to the partnership with the marketing company that >>>>>>>>> holds access. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Looking forward to getting started, have a great weekend! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Weeks left to launch >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> U7 Deliverables >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> The Key Deliverables >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> July 18 - 22 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Review the project roadmap and identify questions and roadblocks >>>>>>>>> to scope >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Provide marketing@u7solutions.com access to the GA accounts >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> July 25 - 29 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Start the content audit for the website’s we have GA access to >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Meet with Kahl/Phil Friday to show them the content audit results >>>>>>>>> for the site’s we had GA access to >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Provide u7 access to any missing GA accounts + the finalized list >>>>>>>>> of US web pages that will be published to the Canadian site >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> August 1 - 5 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Continue content audit for the rest of the sites as we gain GA >>>>>>>>> access + finalize the URL mapping strategy >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Meet with U7 to review audit results and provide input on the >>>>>>>>> strategy >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> August 8 - 12 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Provide an estimate to complete the content updates and >>>>>>>>> translations for pages/posts + start the work asap >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Review estimate/quote and give feedback >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> August 15 - 19 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Complete content updates/translation of pages/posts >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Review the work >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> August 22 - 26 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Complete any final edits based on feedback or outstanding work >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> tbd >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> August 29 - Sept 2 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Coordinate with the key for the launch of the site and ensure all >>>>>>>>> SEO items are executed >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> tbd >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sept 5 - 9 >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Live + final updates where needed >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> tbd >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> [image: Sara Gill, Digital Strategist at U7 Solutions] >>>>>>>>> <https://www.u7solutions.com/> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sara Gill Marketing Manager >>>>>>>>> U7 SOLUTIONS | Make the web work for you >>>>>>>>> location: Ottawa, ON K1P 5H2 >>>>>>>>> cell: 1.873.376.6883 >>>>>>>>> https://www.u7solutions.com >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> [image: LinkedIn button] >>>>>>>>> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/u7solutions> [image: Facebook >>>>>>>>> button] <https://www.facebook.com/u7solutions> [image: Email list >>>>>>>>> button] <https://www.u7solutions.com/subscribe/> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>