OpenScholar has a helpful guide on improving your site’s search engine optimization (SEO).
One simple way to boost your SEO is by adding a meta description to each page on your site.
To add one:
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Frequently Asked Questions about OpenScholar
How can I improve my OpenScholar site's discoverability in searches?
How can I decide between Create UMKC and OpenScholar for my site?
Create UMKC is a great option if you want to do things like sharing
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"Proof of concept sites for pending grant applications
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Digital exhibits
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Book supplements or companion websites
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Expansive...
I have an image in a custom text html widget - how can I add alt text?
When you are in the edit widget mode, you can double click it and you'll have the option to add alt text (and more!).
I wish I knew more about widgets! How do I know which one to choose and how it will look in my site?
OpenScholar has a great Widget Example page that tells you more about each kind of widget and what it will look like in your site!
How do I import my publication citations?
Check out https://docs.theopenscholar.com/importing-publication-citations
The OpenScholar platform offers two ways to import publication citations: importing from a file (various citation systems)...
How do I log in to OpenScholar when I already have a site?
For an unpublished website, use https://research.umkc.edu/user/login
For a published website, you have two options:
- Sites List (https://research.umkc.edu/websites)
- UMKC's OpenScholar launch page...
Where can I find free photos to use for my OpenScholar site?
You can find free stock photos to use at https://www.pexels.com/ and https://unsplash.com/.
I deleted/moved a widget! Where can I find it?
If someone deleted or moved widgets and the front page feels “broken,” those widgets can often be restored. In OpenScholar, go to Create (on the relevant page) and look for Deleted widgets (often...
Can faculty post a PDF of a publication that’s behind a paywall?
In most cases, no. OpenScholar sites are public-facing, so we should not upload or host publisher PDFs that are behind a paywall unless the publisher explicitly permits it. If the article is open...