Nestle
Very Best Pet
Functional Descriptions and
Template Specifications
Functional description Glossary
Alphabetical paging navigation
Long lists of content are displayed on separate pages based on grouping by first letter of list item name
Navigation between pages exists in form of letter groups (e.g. A-G, H-M, N-S, T-Z)
Articles related to a given category will appear in the Article Navigation Bar when that category is chosen
When a category is chosen, articles related to it will be displayed
Articles will only "live" in one place (e.g. will only have one category relationship)
Articles will be listed in reverse chronological order based on publication date
Checklists and Breeds will be considered articles for the purpose of this listing
Article navigation will scroll using DHTML if list is longer than accommodated by design
Images will be displayed based on their relatedness to the article being displayed
The space provided for an image will be determined by the image dimension
When on any page of the site, this function allows the user to switch between Cat and Dog "modes" of the site
On a Super-Category or Category page, it will switch to the analogous Super-Category or Category page
On an Article page, it will switch to the Category page to which that article is related
If an analogous Category is not available, the graphic link will not appear
Categories will be listed in order specified
This order can be modified for rearrangement and for the insertion of new categories
The appropriate Super-category Message Board link will be considered a category for the purpose of this listing
Images will be displayed based on their relatedness to the category being displayed
Display an article’s relationship to its parents (Super-category and Category)
Selection of this link will close the second browser window
Pulls submitted comments into a database
New comments appear on a list for moderator to approve
A list of comments to a specific article, shown in reverse chronological order
Comments will be displayed on the site only after they are approved by the moderator
If a cookie from a previous visit is detected, the site will present an alternate page or alter the appearance of the page appropriately
Displays the current month’s events when the "Event" category is chosen
Sends an email to a specified email address
Will use Unity Mail when Message Media releases the application for Windows 2000 platform
Will use Unity Mail when Message Media releases the application for Windows 2000 platform
Determines which site mode will be displayed until the mode is switched
Those months to which events are related appear in the article navigation bar in chronological order
All events related to a specific Events category month will be displayed in chronological order
All events with a date that is more than two months past will not be displayed
The title and summary information of a specifically chosen article to be featured will be displayed
If none is chosen, the article with the most recent publication date will be displayed as the default
Breeds will be considered articles for the purpose of this function
The title and summary information of a specifically chosen finder to be featured will be displayed
The specifically chosen question will be displayed, appropriate to the current mode
All finders related to a given "Find It" category under one of the Super-Categories are listed in the Article Navigation Bar
When the Find It category is chosen, only those finders related to the "Find It" category under one of the Super-Categories will be displayed
Finders will only "live" in one place (e.g. will only have one category relationship)
Finders will be listed in order of decreasing percentage relationship to the "Find It" category
All glossary items related to the Health Glossary page are displayed in alphabetical order, appropriate to current site mode
Content that is longer than can be displayed within the design will be reached by using DHMTL scrolling arrows
Selection of a link will generate a new browser window
Separation of content into discrete pages, based on maximum amount of content, or number of items, specified for that page
Paging navigation which allows linking to other pages generated
Information submitted from a previous page will be passed into the next page for form field display, but not stored in the database
Original destination will persist through the log in or registration process so appropriate link is provided
Checks user name and password entered, against those found in the database
Questions will be stored in the database for administrative access
All questions related to the Dr. Reisner Archive are displayed in reverse chronological order, appropriate to current site mode
Creates a new user profile from information entered
Updates information to a previously created profile
Information appears in fields based on data from previous user visits
Articles can be related to any other article in the database, but cannot relate articles across mode (e.g. a cat article cannot relate to a dog article, or it will appear in the wrong navigation)
Articles will be listed in order of decreasing percentage relationship to that article
When an article is chosen, the Universal top navigation and Secondary navigation will change to reflect the Super-category, Category and Article Navigation Bar to which that article is related
Checklists and Breeds will be considered articles for the purpose of this listing
Allows user to return to the previous page visited
This will be used exclusively to return to the related Article page from any pages related directly to an Article, such as Comment page and Email Article page
Checklists, Events and Breeds will be considered articles for the purpose of this function
Search looks at mode-specific site content by keyword, title and summary
Search will be limited to chosen Super-category and current site mode
All article titles that satisfy search parameters, displayed in order of relevance
If a session variable from the current visit is detected, the site will present an alternate page or alter the appearance of the page appropriately
Variable is set once the user has logged in or registered during the current session
Once set, it will expire 20 minutes after the user has left the site
Cookie is set on the visitor’s computer so that person will be recognized the next time they visit the site
Each side item will consist of or refer to one of the following item types:
Some item types will occupy the space of two boxes; others may take the space of all three
An item type must always follow the same configuration as specified by the design
Each template will have its own rules, so that the same item type will always be displayed in same position (e.g. all super-category templates will always display a Digging for Facts entry in the first box, a quote in the second box, and an internal ad in the third)
These rules will need to apply to both Cat and Dog mode for a given template
Actual side items will need to be specified for each home page and each super-category, and for both the Cat and Dog modes
Some side items will link to an appropriate page within the site
Internal links will need to be part of the item’s database record
The amount of text allowed will be constrained by the design
Side items for a Super-category will be displayed for all children pages, wherever Side Items appear
Integration and customization of WebBoards software
Items to appear in the right side boxes on Home, Super-category and Category pages will each have a different set of elements. The following describes the elements and configuration of each of these boxes.
Configuration
Two box tall
Feature elements
"What do you think?" or similar
No more than two lines in length
List of three to five options with checkboxes or radio buttons
Where this item will be found
Configuration
One box tall
Feature elements
"Did you know?" or similar
Graphic element
Featured information
Where this item will be found
Configuration
One box tall
Feature elements
"Digging for Facts"
No more than three terms listed
Term links to the appropriate Category page
Where this item will be found
Configuration
One box tall
Feature elements
Content specific name
Graphic element
Enticement to visit the featured page type
Could refer to any one of the following page types:
Link to the advertised page
Where this item will be found
Many of the "pages" on the site will have an appearance similar to that of others with the same type of content. Elements and functions that will appear on each of these page types, as well as other pertinent information associated with each, are listed below.
The following elements can be found on all pages except the Very Best Pet Entry and Printable Article pages
Logo at top of page
Links back to Very Best Pet Entry page
Will appear at upper right of page, separate from the Very Best Pet logo
Each links to the appropriate home page
Current mode (cat or dog) is highlighted
An alt tag indicate "cat home" or "dog home" with rollover
All super-categories are listed as link "buttons" across top of screen
Button will highlight on mouse over
Chosen super-category button is highlighted, except on Dog and Cat Home pages.
Links to site utilities and external links including:
Text for notice as provided
If a cookie is detected from a previous visit, this page will be skipped, and instead will display Cat Home or Dog Home. Which mode is displayed is dependent on last site mode visited
Page elements
Image of dog and cat
Will link to appropriate home page
Logo featured centrally
"Making Life Better for Your Pet"
Each links to the appropriate home page
Instruction and arrows indicating need to choose one of the icons to enter the site
Will appear at upper right of page, separate from the Very Best Pet logo
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements, the following will appear on this type of page.
If a cookie from a previous visit is detected, site will display a selected featured article instead of introductory text
If a user is registered, greeting text will appear at top of page with registered person’s name (e.g. "Welcome, Fernando")
Will also display a link to reset greeting in case of sharing a computer (e.g. "If you are not Fernando, click here")
If user is not registered, no Personalized Greeting will appear
Image of dog or cat (dependent on "mode")
Image associated with introduction will always be the same.
Images associated with featured article will change randomly with each session (maximum five images to choose from)
Page name
Introductory text
May include links to key pages or features throughout the text
Context-sensitive features appearing in boxes to right of content area
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements, the following will appear on this type of page.
List of categories
List shown is dependent on super-category chosen
Order of categories listed can be specified and modified
Icon and explanatory text for switching modes
Image associated with super-category
Different image for each of six categories for each mode (12 total)
Unique page name, indicating chosen Super-Category name
Introductory text with related information
May include links to key site pages or features throughout text which will hard-coded into text body
Context-sensitive features appearing in boxes to right of content area
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Super-Category page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Chosen category is highlighted with graphic indicator
Will not appear
This bar will replace the Large Image displayed on the Super-Category page
Articles related to the chosen category are displayed
Article navigation will scroll using DHTML if list is longer than accommodated by design.
Unique page name, indicating chosen category name
The article title will appear as a sub-heading below the page title
A summary of the Featured Article will be displayed
Button will link to the Article page for the Featured Article
Small image at bottom of page, associated with each of the categories
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Category page elements (except for modifications to elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page
The chosen article will be graphically highlighted
Unique page name, indicating chosen article title
Bold tags will be added to the title in the database to specify which words should appear as bold
Article with any related photos integrated into the body of the text
This content area will expand to include the area previously occupied with side items
An image related to the specific article displayed
Will appear in upper-right of text content area, with text wrapping to left and underneath
Links to Print-Friendly Article page
Choosing this will generate new window
Links to Email Article page
Will use Unity Mail when Message Media releases the application for Windows 2000 platform.
This button can’t appear until email system is in place (if not ready in time for launch)
Links to Comments page
Article will scroll using DHTML arrow if content is longer than accommodated by the design
Links to articles related to the article currently being viewed
A short introductory description of the comments area.
Display of only the two most recent users’ comments.
Will link to the Comments page for complete list of comments
Will not appear if there are no comments
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Will appear in newly launched window
This page will not have any of the navigation elements found on other pages of the site.
Page elements
Logo featured centrally
1) Description of how to print page by selecting print from browser
2) Link instructing user to "close this window" when printing is done (a hypertext link) will be the only navigation available on the page
Unique page name, indicating title
Text with any related photos integrated into the body of the text
This content area will expand to the full width of the design site window
Page will display full length of the text with no DHTML scrolling.
Will appear at upper right of page, separate from the Very Best Pet logo
"visit us at verybestpet.com"
will also display navigation route (e.g. "You can return to this page any time by following this path: Health > Special Needs > Coping with Blindness")
Will appear at bottom of the text
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Will appear in newly launched window
This page will not have any of the navigation elements found on other pages of the site.
Page elements
Logo featured centrally
1) Description of how to print page by selecting print from browser
2) Link instructing user to "close this window" when printing is done (a hypertext link) will be the only navigation available on the page
Unique page name, indicating title
Text listing events for the chosen month
This content area will expand to the full width of the design site window
Page will display full length of the text with no DHTML scrolling.
Will appear at upper right of page, separate from the Very Best Pet logo
"visit us at verybestpet.com"
will also display navigation route (e.g. "You can return to this page any time by following this path: Lifestyle > Events > August")
Will appear at bottom of the text
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Will appear in newly launched window
This page will not have any of the navigation elements found on other pages of the site.
Page elements
Logo featured centrally
1) Description of how to print page by selecting print from browser
2) Link instructing user to "close this window" when printing is done (a hypertext link) will be the only navigation available on the page
Unique page name, indicating title
Text of the question and answer
This content area will expand to the full width of the design site window
Page will display full length of the text with no DHTML scrolling.
Will appear at upper right of page, separate from the Very Best Pet logo
"visit us at verybestpet.com"
will also display navigation route (e.g. "You can return to this page any time by following this path: Behavior > Ask Dr. Reisner > Archive > Why does my cat cough up hairballs?")
Will appear at bottom of the text
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Category page elements (except for modifications to elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this page type
The chosen article will be graphically highlighted
Allows return to the Article page.
Introductory text with directions on how to use email function
Article title appears somewhere on the page.
Minimum fields required would be:
Fields already contains sender’s info (editable) if registered visitor
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Category page elements (except for modifications to elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this page type
The chosen article will be graphically highlighted
Confirmation that email was sent
Article title appears somewhere on the page
Text differs dependent on whether or not user is registered
If not already registered:
If already registered:
Only appears if user is not recognized as already registered
Places form information into database
Will only appear if user is already registered
Link to Update Profile page
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
This page is for the overflow of comments from the Article page
Page elements
In addition to Category page elements (except for modifications to elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page
The chosen article will be graphically highlighted
Page name
A short introductory description of the comments area.
A link to the Comments Input page, appearing at the top and bottom of this page
Allows return to the Article page.
Display of all users’ comments in reverse chronological order
Article title appears somewhere on the page
Text will scroll using DHTML arrow if content is longer than accommodated by the design
Will not appear
"Opinions expressed on this page are not those of Friskie pet"
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Category page elements (except for modifications to elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page
The chosen article will be graphically highlighted
Page name
A short introductory description of the comments area
Mention that all comments are moderated
Allows return to the Article page.
Minimum fields required would be:
Field already contains name (editable) if visitor is already registered
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Category page elements (except for modifications to elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page
The chosen article will be graphically highlighted
Page name
Allows return to the Article page
Confirmation that comment has been submitted to the site
Set expectation re. when it will appear on the site
Mention that all comments are moderated
Article title appears somewhere on the page
Text differs dependent on whether or not user is registered
If not already registered:
If already registered:
Only appears if user is not recognized as already registered
Places form information into database
Will appear only if user is already registered
Link to Update Profile page
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Article page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page
The chosen checklist will be graphically highlighted
Checklist name
Short description of what the checklist is for with any related photos integrated into the body of the text
List of items
This content area will expand to include the area previously occupied with side items
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
All finders will appear in this same template page (e.g. if after choosing the "Find It" category from the secondary navigation bar, the user chooses one of the listed finders, the chosen finder will replace the featured finder, but all else will remain the same)
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Super-Category page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page
"Find It" is highlighted with graphic indicator
The "Find It" category will appear in more than one Super-Category Secondary Navigation Bar
Will not appear
This bar will replace the Large Image displayed on the Super-Category page
List of all finders related to a given Super-category are displayed
Featured or selected finder is highlighted with graphic indicator
Will scroll using DHTML if the list is longer than accommodated by design.
Finder Name
Short description of what the finder will do
Opens a new window in which W3 Finder page will be displayed
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
If a cookie is not detected indicating the user has registered or logged in during the current session, will display Log In page instead
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Will display all registration fields, with information already entered appearing in the appropriate fields (editable)
Text will scroll using DHTML arrow if content is longer than accommodated by the design
Will include link to "change password"
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
This page will pass the user to the appropriate page, dependent on why they reached this page originally (e.g. if they were asked to log in before proceeding to the Health Message Board, this page will pass them to it after the login password has been confirmed)
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page
Should not appear
Explanation of what to do if registered, and a link to Register page if not registered
Link to Password Reminder page
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Will display all registration fields
Text will scroll using DHTML arrow if content is longer than accommodated by the design
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
This page will pass the user to the appropriate page, dependent on why they reached this page originally (e.g. if they needed to register before proceeding to the Health Message Board, this page will pass them to it after the registration has been completed)
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Confirmation that registration information has been received
Reminder about the benefits of registration
Will not appear
Link or button displayed will be dependent on how the user reached this page originally
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Will appear in a newly launched window
This page will not have any of the navigation elements found on other pages of the site
If a cookie is not detected indicating the user has registered or logged in during the current session, will display Log In page instead
(Specific page templates required by WebBoards must be specified)
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Will not appear
Will not appear
Will not appear
Links to WebBoards-specific functions including:
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Top line description of this page
List of glossary items, displayed in alphabetical order
Text will scroll using DHTML arrow if content is longer than accommodated by the design
Navigation between pages exists in form of letter groups (e.g. A-G, H-M, N-S, T-Z)
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
If linked from the Internal Ad link
If linked from the Dr. Reisner Archive
Text of the answer to the question
Links to Print Friendly Answer page
Choosing this will generate a new window
Links to an Email Article page
Provides link to Dr. Reisner Archive page
Provides a link to Ask Dr. Reisner page
Text will scroll using DHTML arrow if content is longer than accommodated by the design
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
A list of all questions viewable on the site
List should be no longer than 10 questions to a page
Text will scroll using DHTML arrow if content is longer than accommodated by the design
Navigation between pages
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
A short introductory description of the types of questions appropriate to ask
Disclaimer text
Minimum fields required would be:
Field already contains name (editable) if registered visitor
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Confirmation that question has been received
Set expectation re whether it will appear on the site
Text differs dependent on whether or not user is registered
If not already registered:
If already registered:
Only appears if user is not recognized as already registered
Places form information into database
Will only appear if user is already registered
Link to Update Profile page
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Legal text
Text will scroll using DHTML arrow if content is longer than accommodated by the design
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
A short introductory description of policy re. comments (e.g. whether to expect a response)
Minimum fields required would be:
Fields already contain information (editable) if registered visitor
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Confirmation that comment has been received
Set expectation about what kind of response should be expected
Will not appear
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Top line instruction about use of this page
Search option categories:
Empty form field for entry of search parameters
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Top line instruction about use of this page
Search option categories:
Empty form field for entry of search parameters
List of articles that fulfill the requirements of the search
Text will scroll using DHTML arrow if content is longer than accommodated by the design
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
All events will appear in this same template page (e.g. if after choosing the "Events" category from the secondary navigation bar, the user chooses one of the listed months, the chosen month’s events will replace the current month’s events, but all else will remain the same)
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Super-Category page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Events category is highlighted with graphic indicator
Will not appear
This bar will replace the Large Image displayed on the Super-Category page
Months in which events occur are displayed
Current or selected month is highlighted with graphic indicator
Will scroll using DHTML if the list is longer than accommodated by design.
Unique page name, indicating chosen month
All events related to the current month are displayed in detail
Small image at bottom of page, associated with each of the months
Links to Print Friendly Events
Choosing this will generate a new window
Links to an Email Article page
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Explanation of how the email reminder will provide password
Will display the following fields:
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Will display the following fields:
Text will scroll using DHTML arrow if content is longer than accommodated by the design
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Universal Page Elements and Home page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page.
Should not appear
Confirmation that password change has been received
Will not appear
Link or button displayed will be return to "Update Profile" page
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page
Page elements
In addition to Article page elements (except for modified elements mentioned below), the following will appear on this type of page
The chosen breed name will be graphically highlighted
Breed name
Description of the breed and its characteristics, with any related photos integrated into the body of the text
This content area will expand to include the area previously occupied with side items
Functions
Pages of this type
How to reach this page