Checklist for Posting on fca.vu

  1. Mark FCA as Author
  2. Apply Tag: the source of the article (name of publication, institution, organization, etc.)
  3. Apply Category: choose in list (several possible)
  4. Choose a Featured image
    • It should be wide enough, minimum 16:9 ratio. If too narrow, use the Canvas Size tool in an Image editor to reach the correct width.
    • Choose an image that is dark enough to read white text over it
    • Choose an image without text in it if possible
    • Use the picture of the author when possible, or of the main topic
    • To find images:
      • Either re-use a previous image from the gallery,
      • OR use a Creative Commons-licenced from Google Image Search (click on Tools > Usage rights)
      • OR use a royalty free image from sources such as Unsplash
  5. If the original document is a PDF file:
    • Insert file on top of the post, below the H1 title.
      • Uncheck “Show inline embed”
      • Uncheck “Show download button”
      • Rename the link “Download the original publication”
    • Just below the file link, insert the image of the document’s cover if it’s worth it (ex. official reports)
      • Export the cover as JPG then insert
      • Align right
      • Width 350px
      • Caption: “click to download”
    • If the content of the original document is not too long, copy and paste the entire document inside the post. Reproduce the title hierarchy using H2-H3-H4 headings. Images from the document can also be re-used for comfort of reading.
  6. If the original document is a web page:
    • Insert link to the page on top of the post, below the H1 title.
      • Type “Read the original publication”
      • Make a link to the page
      • Click on the “V” symbol and choose “Keyboard Input”
    • If the content of the original document is not too long, copy and paste the entire document inside the post. Reproduce the title hierarchy using H2-H3-H4 headings. Images from the document can also be re-used for comfort of reading.