Blog
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Content Management, Technology & Development
Determining the Real Cost of a CMS
If you’re in the market for a content management system, you’re probably weighing the pros and cons of an open source system versus a commercial solution. Here are the real costs you need to consider to make a truly informed choice.
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How Do You Know When It's Time for a Site Redesign?
Website technology is always in motion. New mobile devices, new design standards, and new search algorithms mean that websites must constantly evolve to stay relevant. Examine your college or university website through fresh eyes and be on the lookout for these indicators that suggest it’s time for a redesign.
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Technology & Development, Usability
6 Reasons Why OU Search Is the Solution for You
Word is out: Google is discontinuing Google Site Search. If you are looking for an alternative, here are six reasons why you should consider OmniUpdate's OU Search solution.
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SEO What? Learn How to Use Search Engine Optimization to Get Your Website Seen
When it comes to your website, what is most important? That it’s engaging? That it represents your school’s mission? That it looks good? All of these are great, but they are useless if your website isn’t getting seen. How do you ensure that your website doesn’t get lost in the countless number of results that pop up on search engines like Google? Enter: Search Engine Optimization.
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Accessibility Matters: Is Your Website Up to Code?
When building a website, the focus tends to be on how content is designed and managed, but we may be forgetting an important element that can cut down visibility when left unaddressed: content accessibility to people with disabilities. As part of #OUTC16, Justin Gatewood, Webmaster at Victor Valley College, showed us how to S.I.F.T. through a website’s content for accessibility.
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Web Design, Technology & Development
Building Successful Websites from the Ground Up
At #OUTC16, Michael Chameides, Website Manager for Bard College at Simon’s Rock, gave a presentation on his experience designing for the CMS. Subjects included pattern libraries, OU Campus functionality, dynamic content, and agile development. Read on to learn about the strategies he has found to create efficiently running websites.
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Technology & Development, Content Management
New in OU Campus: Gadgets, Tag Management, Mobile Administration, and More
Spring has sprung a little early here at OmniUpdate with the release of OU Campus™ version 10.4, which includes enhancements to LDP Forms, a Tag Management feature, and two new gadgets that will enrich the user experience. Plus, we also are releasing OU Campus™ for Mobile, giving users administrative and workflow functionality on the go.
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New in OU Campus: Quick Publish Gadget and Updated Workflow
We get excited around here when new versions of our OU Campus content management system are released. Version 10.3.2, released on October 29, is no exception! The highlights from this update are the new Quick Publish Gadget and an improved user interface for workflow.
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Is Your Higher Ed Website
Mobile-Friendly?Google is now placing much more emphasis on mobile-friendliness as part of their ranking algorithm. This is a good thing for users of Google, as it is now easier to find results that are optimized for whatever device someone is using. But, it could have an impact on websites that are considered not mobile-friendly. So how do you know if Google considers your website mobile-friendly?
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Content Management, Marketing & Recruitment
Tips for Creating and Managing Email Campaigns in OU Campus
Whether it’s open on your desktop or launched on a mobile device while standing in line at the store, email has become an integral part of everyday life. For any business, including higher education institutions, it is important to utilize email communication as part of a complete outbound marketing strategy.
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