Option 1: Excel-Based Template (for Offline or Semi-Automated Use)
🔹 Purpose:
Allow users to enter and categorize topic-related data manually, which can then be imported into SayPro CMS.
📄 Excel Template Structure:
Field Name | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
Topic ID (Auto/Manual) | Unique ID for each topic | T-0001 |
Topic Title | Main title of the topic | Digital Marketing Trends |
Description | Short summary of the topic | Latest trends in online marketing |
Keywords | Comma-separated relevant keywords | SEO, social media, PPC |
Category | Category for the topic | Marketing |
Subcategory | Subtopic classification | Digital Advertising |
Source URL (Optional) | Link to source if topic is extracted externally | https://example.com/trends |
Date Entered | Date the topic was entered | 2025-06-05 |
Entered By | Name of the user who added the topic | Jane Doe |
Approval Status | Draft / Pending / Approved | Pending |
➕ Additional Features (Optional):
- Data validation dropdowns for “Category” and “Approval Status”
- Conditional formatting to highlight missing fields
- VBA macro or Python script to export/import to SayPro CMS
✅ Option 2: Web Form Integrated with SayPro CMS (Preferred for Live Systems)
🔹 Features:
- User-friendly web form
- Real-time submission to SayPro CMS database
- User authentication for data tracking
- Admin dashboard for topic management
📋 Web Form Fields:
Same fields as Excel:
- Topic Title
- Description
- Keywords
- Category / Subcategory (dropdowns)
- Source URL
- Date (auto-filled)
- User info (from session)
- Approval Status (admin only)
🔌 Integration Methods:
- REST API: Connect form to SayPro CMS via POST/GET
- CMS Plugin: If SayPro CMS supports plugin modules
- Google Forms + Script (temporary low-code alternative)
🚀 Next Steps:
- Do you want me to generate:
- The Excel template?
- A mockup of the web form?
- API endpoints or sample integration code for SayPro CMS?
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