CouncilConnect User Group - March session

Published on Thursday, 20 March 2025 at 8:21:00 AM

Engagement and Collaboration: Latest Spark CMS Developments

Our March CouncilConnect User Group forum delivered valuable insights and updates for Spark CMS users across our council client base. Held on Tuesday, 18 March 2025, this gathering provided an ideal platform for our clients to learn about recent system improvements and contribute their feedback.

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Key Discussion Points

The session focused on several critical aspects of the Spark CMS platform:

  • Recent system enhancements implemented based on previous user feedback
  • Upcoming features planned for release in Q2 2025
  • Technical improvements to system performance and reliability
  • Advanced search functionality and metadata optimisation

 

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Search Functionality Focus

A significant portion of the session addressed search optimisation techniques. Many attendees requested additional information about:

  • Configuring search settings effectively
  • Best practices for metadata implementation
  • Methods to improve search result relevance

In response to these queries, we've produced a Website Search flyer with comprehensive details on adding titles, descriptions and keywords to enhance search results. We've also recorded our recent Live Demonstration focusing specifically on search configuration, so reach out to your account manager and they'll be able to provide all our search material to help you get better search results on your site. 

Next Steps

Our team is currently analysing all feedback received during the forum and through the post-event survey. This input will directly influence our development priorities and future system enhancements.

We encourage all clients to complete the brief post-event survey to help shape future User Group Presentations and ensure they continue to deliver maximum value.

Join Us Next Time

The CouncilConnect User Group forums remain an essential channel for collaborative improvement of the Spark CMS platform. We value your participation and feedback as we continue to develop solutions that meet the evolving needs of councils across Australia.

Watch for details about our next User Group Presentation in our What's on feed, or contact your Account Manager for more details.

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