AEM Basics Introduction to AEM Authoring key concepts and capabilities

Discover how AEM offers a robust and flexible authoring environment that supports various content creation methodologies, from traditional web pages to headless CMS setups.

Key Discussion Points

  • Authoring including Universal editor
  • Content Fragment
  • Collaborative capabilities

Key takeaways

AEM Authoring Basics

The session provided an introduction to the basics of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) authoring, including key concepts and capabilities.

AEM Authoring Model

Understanding the dual environment model of AEM, which includes the author environment (for creating, editing, and reviewing content) and the publish environment (where content is made live and accessible to end users).

Content Creation Challenges

Recognition of the challenges in scaling content generation, such as the growing demand for content, the need for omnichannel content delivery, and the importance of driving ROI on content. ​

Authoring Capabilities

Overview of different authoring tools within AEM,

  • Page Editor Traditional WYSIWYG editor for creating and editing web pages. ​
  • Content Fragment Editor For creating headless content that can be reused across different channels. ​
  • Universal Editor A modern UI for content creation that supports both AEM content and properly instrumented external content. ​
  • Document-Based Authoring Allows content creation using familiar tools like Microsoft Word or Google Docs, integrated with AEM workflows. ​

Collaborative Features

AEM’s collaborative capabilities include simultaneous reviews, inline reviews, project and workflow management, and task delegation to streamline content creation and review processes.

Translation Capabilities

AEM supports multilingual content management through translation workflows, language copies, localization tools, and the multi-site manager for managing multiple sites and languages.

Edge Delivery Services

Mention of edge delivery services as part of AEM Cloud, which enhances the content creation and publication process.

At a glance

Product: Experience Manager

Series: Adobe Customer Success Webinars

Role: Admin,Developer,Leader,User