Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
The Web Portfolio as a Content
Management Tool
The Web portfolio serves a dual purpose when it comes to content. As we
realize that the Web portfolio acts as a presentation platform in a communica-
tion media, we should also understand the value of the Web portfolio as a
content management tool. As a content management tool, the Web portfolio
provides a place for information storage and retrieval. The storage and retrieval
features provided by Web portfolios are valuable because they are portable.
This portability allows the author or his or her clients to access this content
management system simply by using FTP passwords. File transfer protocol
(FTP) allows access to the Web portfolio host fileserver and any allowable
files. By accessing the fileserver anywhere, the Web portfolio acts like a
portable hard drive. Personal or client content can be stored in hidden folders
not accessible to the public. This off-line storage is valuable archive for content.
As server space continues to go down in price and up in capacity, the Web
portfolio becomes more and more attractive as a content management tool for
dynamic storage and retrieval. Obviously, the accessibility to network comput-
ers must be available to make this concept real. As we have seen, wireless
technology and high-bandwidth access have provided a network solution to
consumers in most technology savvy regions in the world. Hopefully, areas of
the world that are slow to meet the expectations of the information society will
leapfrog towards connection sooner than later. When that happens, the Web
portfolio will offer the advantages of using itself as a content management tool
to users who may not have local hard disk storage capabilities and stable
residences. The Web portfolio allows virtual storage combined with global
presentation.
Review and Conclusion
Before we move forward, let's briefly review where you should be at this point.
You have learned that a Web portfolio is a communication tool that helps
someone create a positive appearance by providing a platform for presentation
of skills and experience through text, graphics, and multimedia. The goal of the
Web portfolio, as you have learned, is to persuade the audience members who
