User Stories for a CMS

Thursday, February 16th 2023

User Stories for a CMS

Here are a few user stories with acceptance criteria for a content management system:

  1. As a content editor, I want to be able to create a new blog post so that I can publish fresh content on the website.
  • Acceptance criteria:
    • The user should be able to access the "create new post" form from the dashboard.
    • The form should allow the user to input the post title, content, and featured image.
    • The user should be able to preview the post before publishing it.
    • After the post is published, it should appear on the website's blog page.
  1. As a website administrator, I want to be able to manage user roles and permissions so that I can control who has access to certain parts of the website.
  • Acceptance criteria:
    • The user should be able to access the "manage roles" section from the dashboard.
    • The user should be able to create new roles, edit existing roles, and delete roles.
    • The user should be able to assign roles to users and remove roles from users.
    • The user should be able to set permissions for each role, such as the ability to create, edit, or delete posts.
  1. As a content reviewer, I want to be able to review and approve new content before it is published on the website.
  • Acceptance criteria:
    • The user should be able to access the "review content" section from the dashboard.
    • The section should display a list of all new content that needs to be reviewed.
    • The user should be able to read the content, provide feedback, and approve or reject it.
    • If the content is approved, it should be published on the website. If it is rejected, the author should be notified and given the opportunity to revise it.
  1. As a website visitor, I want to be able to search for content on the website so that I can find the information I need.
  • Acceptance criteria:
    • The search bar should be prominently displayed on the website's homepage and in the header of all other pages.
    • The search function should allow the user to search by keyword, author, category, or date range.
    • The search results should be displayed in order of relevance, with a summary of each result and a link to the full content.
    • The user should be able to refine the search results using filters, such as sorting by date or category.