Quality Checklist

9. Quality Checklist#

Before launching your Hub, verify it meets quality standards. This chapter provides checklists for pre-launch review and ongoing maintenance.

9.1. Pre-Launch Review#

Complete these checks before making your Hub visible to users.

9.1.1. Content Quality#

Check	Status
All items have clear, descriptive titles	[ ]
Summaries are written for non-technical users	[ ]
Descriptions include: what, why, source, limitations	[ ]
Tags follow WB standards (country, category, sector)	[ ]
Credits/source attribution is complete	[ ]
Thumbnails are meaningful (not default icons)	[ ]
No placeholder or test content remains	[ ]

9.1.2. Metadata Completeness#

For each item in your Catalog Group, verify:

Field	Complete?
Title	[ ]
Summary	[ ]
Description	[ ]
Tags	[ ]
Credits	[ ]
Terms of Use (if applicable)	[ ]

Tip

Use AGOL’s “My Content” view to sort by items missing metadata. Filter by your Catalog Group to check systematically.

9.1.3. Data Quality#

Check	Status
Data displays correctly on a map	[ ]
Attribute fields have clear names	[ ]
No obvious errors in geometry or values	[ ]
Data is current (check dates)	[ ]
Update frequency is documented	[ ]

9.1.4. Visibility and Security#

Check	Status
Hub visibility matches intended audience	[ ]
Group visibility matches Hub visibility	[ ]
Sensitive data is properly restricted	[ ]
No internal-only content accidentally public	[ ]
Access permissions verified for each group	[ ]

9.1.5. Homepage and Navigation#

Check	Status
Purpose statement is clear and visible	[ ]
Search bar works and returns relevant results	[ ]
Featured content is current and maintained	[ ]
Category links go to correct filtered views	[ ]
All navigation links work	[ ]
Contact information is visible and correct	[ ]
“How to use” section is helpful	[ ]

9.1.6. Technical Verification#

Check	Status
Hub loads without errors	[ ]
Search returns results (not empty)	[ ]
Gallery cards display correctly	[ ]
Maps and dashboards load properly	[ ]
Downloads work (where enabled)	[ ]
Page works on mobile devices	[ ]

9.1.7. Branding and Consistency#

Check	Status
Hub name follows naming convention	[ ]
WB branding guidelines followed	[ ]
Consistent terminology throughout	[ ]
No broken images or missing logos	[ ]
Colors and fonts are consistent	[ ]

9.2. Launch Readiness Checklist#

Before announcing your Hub:

9.2.1. Final Verification#

Content: At least 5-10 quality items in catalog
Homepage: All sections complete, no placeholders
Search: Returns relevant results
Access: Test with a colleague (can they find and access content?)
Contact: Hub Steward contact info visible
Visibility: Set to appropriate level (Organization or Public)

9.2.2. Stakeholder Sign-off#

Stakeholder	Approved?
Hub Steward	[ ]
Data Curator	[ ]
CMU Lead (if applicable)	[ ]

9.2.3. Communication Prep#

Launch announcement drafted
User guide or quick start available (this guide!)
Feedback channel established
Support contact identified

9.3. Post-Launch Monitoring#

After launch, monitor these metrics:

Metric	How to Check	Target
Visits	AGOL item statistics	Baseline established
Search usage	Hub analytics	Users finding content
Top items	Item view counts	Popular content identified
Error reports	User feedback	Zero critical issues

9.4. Ongoing Maintenance Checklist#

9.4.1. Monthly Tasks#

Task	Owner	Status
Check for broken links	Data Curator	[ ]
Review outdated descriptions	Data Curator	[ ]
Verify featured content is current	Hub Steward	[ ]
Check item view statistics	Hub Steward	[ ]
Address user feedback	Hub Steward	[ ]

9.4.2. Quarterly Tasks#

Task	Owner	Status
Full catalog review (metadata quality)	Data Curator	[ ]
Remove stale/unused content	Hub Steward	[ ]
Review group memberships	Hub Steward	[ ]
Update homepage if needed	Hub Steward	[ ]
Review and update documentation	Hub Steward	[ ]

9.4.3. After Major Events#

Trigger	Action
New project data collected	Add to Hub, share to Catalog Group
Project completion	Archive or update operational layers
Organizational changes	Update contacts, permissions
Data source refresh	Verify data integrity, update descriptions

9.6. Quality Standards Summary#

9.6.1. Minimum Standards (Must Have)#

Standard	Requirement
Title	Clear, descriptive, no abbreviations
Summary	1-2 sentences, non-technical
Tags	Country + category + sector
Source	Credits field complete
Visibility	Matches intended audience

9.6.2. Recommended Standards (Should Have)#

Standard	Requirement
Description	Full details: what, why, methodology, limitations
Thumbnail	Representative image (not default)
Update schedule	Documented in description
Terms of use	Defined for downloads

9.6.3. Excellence Standards (Nice to Have)#

Standard	Requirement
Automated updates	Data refresh pipelines
Usage analytics	Tracked and reviewed
User feedback	Collected and acted on
Templates	Reusable assets documented

9.7. Outcome#

After completing these checklists, you have:

Verified content quality across all catalog items
Confirmed visibility and security settings
Tested homepage and navigation
Obtained stakeholder sign-off
Established maintenance schedule
Hub ready for users

9.8. Congratulations!#

You’ve completed the Country Geospatial Data Hub Creation Guide. Your Hub is now ready to serve as a governed operating environment for project-ready geospatial evidence.

Next steps:

Announce your Hub to stakeholders
Gather user feedback
Continue adding quality content
Follow the maintenance schedule

Questions or issues? Reach out to your Hub steward or the geospatial team for support.