What is Symphony?

Owned by Jason Ray (Deactivated)
Last updated: Jun 24, 2021
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Symphony builds upon the existing foundation of WebManager 4 with tools that make it easy to build websites using no-code modules. The result is a robust infrastructure maintained by IHQ paired with a dynamic content editor that is constantly evolving to meet the ever changing needs of users.

The Symphony framework is constructed around these two entities:

Local Websites

  • A Local Site exists for every DHQ, corps, location, program, or metro area within a Territory

  • Local Site updates are made via editable content modules on each page

  • No coding is necessary by Local Site Admins

  • Overall look & feel are maintained territory-wide while still allowing content customization so that the location’s message is clearly communicated

Editing a local website

Conductor

  • The Conductor is where the framework for all Symphony sites is defined

  • Local Sites and custom content are created, and branded images are uploaded and categorized for Local Site use in the Conductor

  • Global site settings, analytics code, and alerts are also managed here

  • Special content can be syndicated from the Conductor to Local Sites

  • Conductor allows territory-wide campaigns to be easily created for promoting seasonal events like recruiting Red Kettle volunteers, or driving donations for specific causes like natural disasters

Sharing content to local sites

 

Putting it all together

  1. The Territorial Conductor creates and shares content with the Divisional Conductors.

  2. The Divisional Conductors have the option of forwarding that THQ Content along to their Local Websites.

    1. The Divisional Conductors also create and share their own content with their Local Websites.

  3. Depending on how the content was shared, it will either display instantly on the Local Websites, or the Local Website Admins will have the opportunity to modify and display the content themselves.