Use these questions to help
determine whether a page is still
necessary or
should be retired from the site.
For Stewards:
1. Audience &
Purpose
- Does the page still serve a clear purpose
for that audience?
- Is this information duplicated elsewhere
on the site or better presented in a
different format or location?
2. Accuracy &
Timeliness
- Does the page reference events, deadlines,
or programs that have ended?
3. Institutional
Alignment
- Does this page support a current program,
service, initiative, or strategic
goal?
- Is the unit, department, or offering it
describes still active?
- Is it necessary for compliance,
accreditation, or regulatory
purposes?
4. Maintenance &
Ownership
- Can the content be condensed, archived, or
incorporated into another
page?
For Liaisons:
5. Performance &
Engagement
- Has the page received meaningful traffic
or engagement in the past 6–12
months?
- Are users taking the intended action(s) on
this page (e.g., clicking a link, filling
out a form)?
6. Findability & User
Experience
- Is this page easy to find from relevant
navigation paths?
- Does the content follow accessibility,
readability, and branding best practices?
🚦Decision Guide
| If
your answers
mostly
indicate… | Recommended
Action |
|---|---|
| ✅ Still useful, current, and
aligned | Keep and update as
needed |
| ⚠️ Outdated but valuable
with edits | Revise or
consolidate |
| ❌ No longer relevant or
necessary | Retire or remove |