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Research, Marketing & Recruitment

Recruiting Parents: Where Early Engagement Pays Off

Eager to get a head start on your recruiting efforts? Target the parents—that’s what the data suggests in the new 2017 E-Expectations Trend Report.

Technology & Development, Content Management

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.

Technology & Development

The Equifax Fiasco: Could It Happen to Your Campus CMS?

Instead of assuming that your higher education institution's network is safe from cyberattacks like the one Equifax experienced, ask yourself these questions to assess your risk.

Usability, Web Design

3 Top Factors Driving New Higher Education Websites

If you’ve been in discussions about a college or university website redesign, you’ve probably heard these terms: accessibility, responsive design, and integration. Get a brief primer on each as they relate to the higher education website.

Usability, Web Design

You Can Learn a Lot from Garage Sale Signs

Every weekend, there's one constant as I drive around town... garage sale signs. When I see a sign written with a dinky ballpoint pen on cardboard in small text, I cry on the inside. And so, I want to go over a few things that garage sale signs teach us about the importance of design basics.

Let the OmniUpdate.com Redesign Scavenger Hunt Begin

We're so excited about our new site, we decided to have a little fun! We're giving away an OmniUpdate Swag Bag and a $50 Amazon gift card to one lucky website visitor.

Tips and Takeaways from the 2017 OmniUpdate.com Redesign

Website redesigns can be a bear, but if managed properly, they are extremely worth your time and investment. Whether you go it alone or you team up with a design partner, here's 5 important questions to keep in mind during the redesign process.

Content Management, Research

5 Questions to Ask in the RFP Process

If your institution needs a new web content management system (CMS), but you are unsure how to start the search and evaluation process, a request for proposal (RFP) can be a great tool to connect you to the CMS that best meets your institution's needs. Here’s five questions to consider when drafting your RFP.

News & Events

Save the Date for OUTC18 and Score Free Registration

It's official! The 2018 OmniUpdate User Training Conference (OUTC18) will be held March 25–29 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Anaheim, California. Did you know that presenters receive free registration and workshops? Submit your proposal to speak today!

Content Management

Four Signs It's Time to Get a CMS

While many colleges and universities have adopted CMS solutions, some schools are still struggling with mostly static websites that are cumbersome and costly to maintain. They're missing out.