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legacy content
Legacy content is information to be moved from one format or system to another, e.g. from paper to web.
Legacy content may include human resources manuals, contracts, product specifications, contact databases, etc.
The process of moving content into a new format (or design) is typically referred to as ‘migrating/migration’.
References and further reading
- Migrating
legacy content (CMS Watch)
An approach to auditing and integrating legacy content. Writen from the perspective of moving to a Content Management System, but still valid for smaller-scale redesign projects.
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