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Introduction

Find the location of all of your assets such as docs, links, email addresses, code snippets, and more on the website and get an overview of the accessibility and SEO status of the assets.

The Monsido Inventory module contains everything that the scan identifies, sorted into a variety of categories such as CSS, HTML pages, or frames.

Click further into each category and export lists of HTML pages, documents, links, and more.


Instructions

This section gives instructions on how to access the Inventory module in Monsido.

  1. From the Monsido Domain Overview, click Select Domain. The Domain Overview page opens.

    Image showing the location of the Select Domain button.

  2. Click on the domain name. The Dashboard for the domain opens.

    Image showing the full dashboard view.

  3. Click Inventory (books icon), on the toolbar.

    Image showing the Inventory button and the Inventory Dashboard summary page.

  4. The Inventory Dashboard opens.


Inventory Dashboard

The Inventory Dashboard contains the following sections, for a quick overview of the most relevant content:


Inventory History

This section of the Inventory Dashboard is a chart showing the number of assets such as documents, links, email addresses, code snippets, and more on the website.

Image showing the Inventory History section of the Library Summary page.

The chart shows the date and an overview of the total number of pages scanned, images scanned, and documents scanned over time.


Technical

This section of the Inventory Dashboard gives an overview of the technical website information. See the Inventory menu section for more information:

Image showing the Technical section of the Inventory Summary page.

Links

This section of the Inventory Dashboard gives an overview of links on the website.

Image showing the Links section of the Inventory summary page.

Click to view more details about the following:

  • Image Links: Click to view the Images inventory page.

  • Content Links: Click to view the Links inventory page. This page contains a list of content containing links. See the number of links in following content:

    • Pages

    • Spreadsheets

    • PDF files

      Note: The Content Links count in the Inventory Module shows the number of links to PDF files. Not to be confused with PDF files that are internal and present on the site. For example, the inventory may state a higher number of PDF links when compared to the Accessibility module PDF file count.

    • Archive files

    • Text documents

    • Slides

    • Other files

  • Spreadsheet links: Click the number to view the Spreadsheet Links Found pane.

  • Word Links: Click the number to view the Text documents found pane.

  • Slide Links: Click the number to view the Slide Links found pane.

    For more information, see the User Guide chapters:


Content

This section of the Inventory Dashboard gives an overview of the number of HTML pages and documents, see the Inventory menu section for detailed information.

Image showing the Content section of the Inventory Summary page.

Inventory Menu

On the left-hand side of the page, the Inventory Menu contains the following sections:


Summary

This menu item redirects to the Inventory Dashboard.


Content

This selection shows the types of content on the page. The menu expands with the following options:

  • HTML Pages: This menu item gives a detailed view of HTML pages within the website. Find HTML assets per page or per site.

    Image showing the location of the HTML Pages menu item.

    • HTML Pages toolbar:

      Image of the HTML Pages landing page toolbar.

      • Export: Click Export. The current page downloads locally in CSV format.

      • Filter: Click to filter for:

        • Labels

        • Languages

        • Contains.

      • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

      • Title and URL: The title and URL of the page.

        Image showing the list columns on the landing page of the HTML Pages page.

      • Notifications: The number of notifications on the page. Click to view and find links to the following notifications:

        • Policies

        • Broken Links

        • Broken Images

        • Misspellings

        • Accessibility

        • SEO.

      • Priority: Low, Medium, or High priority is calculated by the number and severity of issues, page views, and links leading to the page.

      • Views: The number of page views.

      • Open Page Details (page icon): Click to open the page dashboard.

        • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

        • Link: This is the link to the resource that has the asset. Click the link to view the page as a visitor sees it.

        • Type: The type of asset.

        • Response Code: This column shows the asset code that is returned. For example:

          • 200 means the item is retrieved from the cache.

          • 304 means that the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if there are any changes, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

      • Redirect to Page (Magnifying glass icon): Click to open the webpage in the browser and view the page as a visitor sees it.

  • Documents: This menu item gives a detailed view of document within the website. Find document assets per page or per site.

    • Export: Click Export. The current page downloads locally in CSV format.

    • Filter: Click and select a resource to filter for:

      • Labels

      • Languages

      • Contains.

    • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

    • Sort: Select to sort the list by All, PDF Documents, or Other Documents.

    • Title and URL: Click to view the document dashboard:

      • Content: This section shows the content on the page:

        • Images: The number of images on the page.

        • Incoming Links: The number of incoming links.

        • Outgoing Links: The number of outgoing links.

        • PDF Documents: The number of PDF documents.

        • Excel Documents: The number of Excel documents.

        • Text Documents: The number of text documents.

      • Technical: This section shows the technical details present on the page:

        • CSS: The number of CSS snippets on the page.

        • JavaScript: The number of JavaScript snippets on the page.

        • Frames: The number of Frames on the page.

        • IFrames: The number of IFrames on the page.

          See also the section Technical in this document.

    • Labels: This menu item gives a detailed view of labels within the website.

      For more information, see the User Guide chapter:

    • Notifications: The number of notifications on the page. Click to view and find links to:

      • Policies

      • Broken Links

      • Broken Images

      • Misspellings

      • Accessibility

      • SEO.

    • Priority: Low, Medium, or High priority is calculated by the number and severity of issues, page views, and links that lead to the page.

    • Views: The number of page views.

    • Open Document Details: Click to open the details of the selected document.

  • Images

  • Inline Images

  • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset.

Content

This section of the Inventory Dashboard gives an overview of the number of HTML pages and documents.

Image showing the Content section of the Inventory Summary page.
  1. HTML Pages: Click to open the HTML Pages page.

    • Export the results.

    • Filter the results for:

      • Labels

      • Languages

      • Contains.

    • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

    • Title and URL: The title and URL of the page with the asset. Click the link. The page dashboard pane opens:

      • Content: This section shows the content on the page:

        • Images: The number of images on the page.

        • Incoming Links: The number of incoming links.

        • Outgoing Links: The number of outgoing links.

        • PDF Documents: The number of PDF documents.

        • Excel Documents: The number of Excel documents.

        • Text Documents: The number of text documents.

      • Technical: This section shows the technical assets on the page:

        • CSS: The number of CSS snippets on the page.

        • JavaScript: The number of JavaScript snippets on the page.

        • Frames: The number of Frames on the page.

        • IFrames: The number of iFrames on the page.

    • Labels

      For more information, see the User Guide chapter:

    • Notifications: Click to expand a quick overview of the following:

      • Policies

      • Broken Links

      • Broken Images

      • Misspellings

      • Accessibility

      • SEO.

    • Priority: Low, Medium, or High priority is calculated by the number and severity of issues, page views, and links leading to the page.

      For more information, see the User Guide article:

    • Views: The number of page views.

    • Open Page Details (page icon): Click to open the page dashboard.

      • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

      • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset. Click the link to view the page as a visitor sees it.

      • Type: The type of asset.

      • Response Code: This column shows the asset code that is returned. For example:

        • 200 means from the cache.

        • 304 means the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if any changes have been made, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

    • Redirect to Page (Magnifying glass icon): Click to open the webpage in the browser and view the page as a visitor sees it.

  2. Documents: Click to open the Documents page.


Technical

  1. This section shows the technical assets on the page:

    • CSS: The number of CSS snippets on the page.

    • JavaScript: The number of JavaScript snippets on the page.

    • Frames: The number of Frames on the page.

    • iFrames: The number of iFrames on the page.

      The menu expands with the following options:

This section of the Inventory Dashboard gives an overview of the technical website information.

Image showing the Technical section of the Inventory Summary page.

Click to view more details about the following:

  • CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)

    Image showing the location of the CSS option in the menu.

    • Sort for Internal or External CSS assets.

    • Export the results.

    • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

    • URL: The URL of the pages with CSS assets. Click to view the CSS as a visitor sees it.

    • Pages: Click Pages (the number of pages) on the same row as a URL to view all pages with this asset. The Pages with this CSS page opens:

      • Click the link under the header to navigate to the asset and view it as a visitor sees it.

      • Export the results.

      • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

      • Title and URL: The title and URL of the asset. Click the link. The details pane opens:

        • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

        • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset. Click the link to view more.

        • Type: The type of asset.

        • Response Code: This column shows the response code that is returned. For example:

          • 200 means from the cache.

          • 304 means the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if any changes have been made, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

      • Priority: Low, Medium, or High priority is calculated by the number and severity of issues, page views, and links leading to the page.

        For more information, see the User Guide article:

      • Views: The number of page views.

      • Open Page Details (page icon): Click to open the CSS assets for the page.

        • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

        • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset. Click the link to view more details.

        • Type: The type of asset.

        • Response Code: This column shows the response code that is returned. For example:

          • 200 means from the cache.

          • 304 means the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if any changes have been made, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

  • JavaScript: Click to open the JavaScript inventory page.

    Image showing the location of the JavaScript option in the menu.

    • Sort for Internal or External JavaScript assets.

    • Export the results.

    • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

    • URL: The URL of the pages with JavaScript assets. Click the link to view the element as a user sees it.

    • Pages: Click Pages (the number of pages) on the same row as a URL to view all pages with this asset. The Pages with this JS page opens:

      • Click the link under the header to navigate to the asset and view it in detail.

      • Export the results.

      • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

      • Title and URL: The title and URL of the page with the asset. Click the link. The page details pane opens:

        • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

        • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset. Click the link for more details.

        • Type: The type of asset.

        • Response Code: This column shows the response code that is returned. For example:

          • 200 means from the cache.

          • 304 means the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if any changes have been made, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

    • Priority: Low, Medium, or High priority is calculated by the number and severity of issues, page views, and links leading to the page.

      For more information, see the User Guide article:

    • Views: The number of page views.

    • Open Page Details (page icon): Click to open the JavaScript assets list for the page.

      • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

      • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset. Click the link for more information.

      • Type: The type of asset.

      • Response Code: This column shows the response code that is returned. For example:

        • 200 means from the cache.

        • 304 means the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if any changes have been made, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

  • Frames: Click to open the Frames inventory page.

  • iFrames: Click to open the iFrames inventory page.

    Image showing the location of the IFrames menu item.

    • Sort for Internal or External iFrames assets.

    • Export the results.

    • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

    • URL: The URL of the pages with IFrames assets. Click the link to view the asset as a user sees it.

    • Pages: Click Pages (the number of pages) on the same row as a URL to view all pages with this asset. The Pages with this iFrame page opens:

      • Click the link under the header to navigate to the issue and view it as a visitor sees it.

      • Export the results.

      • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

      • Title and URL: The title and URL of the page with the asset. Click the link. The page details pane opens:

        • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

        • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset. Click the link to view it as a visitor sees it.

        • Type: The type of asset.

        • Response Code: For example:

          • 200 means from the cache.

          • 304 means the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if any changes have been made, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

    • Priority: Low, Medium, or High priority is calculated by the number and severity of issues, page views, and links leading to the page.

      For more information, see the User Guide article:

    • Views: The number of page views.

    • Open Page Details (page icon): Click to open the iFrames asset list for the page.

      • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

      • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset. Click the link to view the page as a visitor sees it.

      • Type: The type of asset.

      • Response Code: This column shows the asset code that is returned. For example:

        • 200 means from the cache.

        • 304 means the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if any changes have been made, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

  • Forms

  • Headlinks

  • iFrames

  • Frames

  • CSS

  • JavaScript


Personal

The menu expands with the following options:

  • Email addresses: Click to open the Email Addresses page.

  • Export the results.

  • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known email address.

  • Email: The email address.

  • Create as policy: Click to use the email address as a rule within a policy (for example, to locate an unwanted email address within the website). The policy creation page opens, with most of the configuration pre-selected. Complete the policy and Save.

    For more information, see the User Guide article:

  • Documents: Click to view documents that contain this email address.

    • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known email address.

    • URL: The URL of the email address documents. Click the link to view the asset as a user sees it.

  • Page: Click to view the pages that contain the email address. The Page pane slides open.

    • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known email address.

    • Title and URL: The title and URL of the page with the asset. Click the link. The page details pane opens:

      • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

      • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset. Click the link to view it as a visitor sees it.

      • Type: The type of asset.

      • Response Code: For example:

        • 200 means from the cache.

        • 304 means the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if any changes have been made, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

    • Views: The number of page views.

    • Open page details (the page icon).


PDF Files: Click to view the PDF Files Links inventory page. This page is a list of content that has a link attached.

  • Sort for Internal or External PDF files assets.

  • Export the results.

  • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

  • Title and URL: The URL of the pages with PDF file assets. Click the link to view the asset as a user sees it.

    • Documents: Click to view pages with this PDF.

      • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

      • URL: The URL of the PDF documents. Click the link to view the asset as a user sees it.

    • Page: Click to open the Pages with this Link pane.

      • Export the results.

      • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

      • Title and URL: The title and URL of the page with the asset. Click the link. The page details pane opens:

        • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

        • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset. Click the link to view it as a visitor sees it.

        • Type: The type of asset.

        • Response Code: For example:

          • 200 means from the cache.

          • 304 means the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if any changes have been made, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

    • Priority: Low, Medium, or High priority is calculated by the number and severity of issues, page views, and links leading to the page.

      For more information, see the User Guide article:

    • Views: The number of page views.

  • Archive Files: Click on the same row as a URL to view all pages with this asset.

  • Text Documents: Click on the same row as a URL to view all pages with this asset.

  • Slides: Click on the same row as a URL to view all pages with this asset.

  • Other Files: on the same row as a URL to view all pages with this asset.

  • Pages: Click Pages (the number of pages) on the same row as a URL to view all pages with this asset. The Pages with this Image page opens:

    • Click the link under the header to navigate to the issue and view it as a visitor sees it.

    • Export the results.

    • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

    • Title and URL: The title and URL of the page with the asset. Click the link. The page details pane opens:

      • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

      • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset. Click the link to view it as a visitor sees it.

      • Type: The type of asset.

      • Response Code: For example:

        • 200 means from the cache.

        • 304 means the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if any changes have been made, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

  • Priority: Low, Medium, or High priority is calculated by the number and severity of issues, page views, and links leading to the page.

    For more information, see the User Guide article:

  • Views: The number of page views.

  • Open Page Details (page icon): Click to open the Images asset list for the page.

    • Search: Begin typing to search the list for a known Title/URL.

    • Link: The link to the resource that has the asset.

    • Type: The type of asset.

    • Response Code: This column shows the asset code that is returned. For example:

      • 200 means from the cache.

      • 304 means the cache entry expired and the browser made an HTTP request to ask the server if any changes have been made, and the server has indicated that there is no need to download a new version of the resource and it's OK to use the same cache entry.

  • Spreadsheet Links: The link to the resource that has the Spreadsheet asset.

  • Word Links: The link to the resource that has the Word Links asset.

  • Slide Links: The link to the resource that has the Slide Links asset.


Additional information

For more information, see the User Guide chapters:

For further assistance, contact the Monsido support team at support@monsido.com or via the Monsido chat and help features inside the application.

Image of the dashboard showing the locations of the Help Center buttons.

See Monsido for Developers for documentation and advanced help files for developers.

Contact us

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