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Resources to support you throughout the BuildEasy process

This resource hub provides you and your team the necessary introduction and training for BuildEasy, the BMS Web Design Management Tool.

Review the assets in the tabs below for live training sessions, self-guided trainings, and downloadable background documentation, to get your website started and successfully launched within the BuildEasy tool.

 

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Please begin by downloading the Training Prerequisites. These Training Prerequisites are mandatory prior to onboarding.

Once you have met all the prerequisites, you can attend live training sessions, view previously recorded training videos, and download additional resources.

Live Training Sessions

Join our live training sessions to see best practices in action.

To register for a live training session, simply click one of the dates below. Please accept the invite and choose "Send Response" to the organizer.

July 11, 2024
July 25, 2024
August 15, 2024
August 29, 2024
September 12, 2024
September 26, 2024

Trouble downloading the scheduler? Email buildeasysupport@bms.com and provide the following details: Name and email of each attendee and month you wish to attend.

Can't find a live training time that works for you? Browse our prerecorded sessions on the next tab.

Training Videos

Please review the videos below in sequential order for training for the BuildEasy website development process. All training sessions must be completed prior to initiating a project.

Knowledge Transfer Video – AEM Training 1 
Knowledge Transfer Video – AEM Training 2 
Knowledge Transfer Video – AEM Training 3 
Knowledge Transfer Video – Search Enhancements 
Knowledge Transfer Video – Knowledge Transfer 1
Knowledge Transfer Video – Knowledge Transfer
Session 1 - Overview of BuildEasy, Authoring Page Header and Images 
Session 2 - How to edit pages and author components 
Session 3 - Review of Intake Form and specialty components 

Downloadable Resources

Use the resources below to enhance the live and prerecorded trainings, begin your own self-paced training, or reference throughout a site build.

AEM Access

A BuildEasy Access Request Form that must be completed and submitted for all new users (ie, BMS Production, Champion, Engagement & Agency Partners). To locate the Access Form, please review this document and follow the steps drafted.

Agency Job Aid – Preview to Publish

An outline of the steps to take when page(s) are ready for review prior to publication to initiate AEM Workflows. AEM Workflows automate a series of steps to activate the preview for reviewers.

Asset Checklist

A checklist of all assets agency partners are expected to provide to the BMS IT team at initial handoff along with the completed BuildEasy Intake Form. Following the BMS IT team’s review of the Intake Form, the BMS production manager will schedule a review call with the agency and assigned IT project manager.

Authoring Guide Website

A comprehensive manual aimed to assist you in creating your website pages efficiently and effectively. While all users can gain a better understanding of the capabilities within BuildEasy, the Authoring Guide is part of the Agency, Engagement, and IT roadmaps specifically.

Brand Team Development Guide

Outlines the roles, responsibilities, and process for BuildEasy.

BuildEasy Integration List

Details the integration and functionality available in BuildEasy.

BuildEasy Overview Deck

Outlines the approach and benefits of the BuildEasy tool.

BuildEasy Release Notes

Provides the status of new components and component variations.

Design Lab Website

Works alongside the Authoring Guide by providing visual aids for all the design elements. While the Authoring Guide teaches you how to create, the Design Lab shows you what it should look like in a live environment.

Digital Asset Management (DAM) Guidance

A repository for uploading digital assets (such as images, PDFs, Word documents, presentations, etc.) that could be referenced within sites built using BuildEasy.

Getting Started Guide

Provides agency partners with general guidance for BuildEasy Pre-Boarding, On-Boarding, Training, and Designing; streamlines required tasks; and educates agencies on the BuildEasy process.

Intake Form

Collects basic information about your website for setup. Please complete this Form as soon as you are ready to kick off your project. .

Site Setup Process

Provides DCM training and reference and assumes a basic level of role responsibilities, AEM proficiency, and web best practices.



 

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