This article contains instructions for creating links to PDF documents from WordPress websites and is intended for CAES and Extension content managers. We highly recommend the self-paced WebAIM PDF accessibility course to anyone that creates PDFs. In this article: Web pages vs. PDFs Creating simple PDF links Using the WordPress…
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These instructions refer to the Pro version of Foxit PDF Editor (aka PhantomPDF). If you do not have the features mentioned below, use the free online tool or contact the OIT Service Desk and request the Pro version of Foxit. Instructions Open Foxit Open the existing PDF you would like…
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These instructions refer to the Pro version of Foxit PDF Editor (aka PhantomPDF). If you do not have the features mentioned below, use the free online tool or contact the OIT Service Desk and request the Pro version of Foxit. Instructions Open Foxit Click File Click Create Click Combine Files…
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Siteimprove, our website QA and analytics software, released a new version of reports this year called Dashboard reports. Dashboard reports provide the same overall functionality and content as the “classic” reports you’re used to receiving monthly, but with a new look and feel. On 05/01/21, content managers and stakeholders should…
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It was recently announced that Facebook Analytics, which provided usage statistics for Facebook traffic, will no longer exist after June 30, 2021. Users of this service should download any reports or data they might need later before that date. After June 30, Facebook Business manager will be the go-to place…
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On April 22nd we’re launching a re-organization of the Cooperative Extension section of our Intranet. CAES Intranet content managers will be able to access and edit their content again beginning on Friday, April 23. With editing access opening up later this week, now is a great time for intranet content…
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The Office of Information Technology will be offering several opportunities to take the Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) website training for new UGA Extension County Web Content Managers during 2021. The training is meant for beginning users, but can also provide current content managers with a refresher on AEM basics. Upcoming…
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We’re excited to share a new way to format quotes on academic department websites (and other CAES subsites): the Quote (Plain) option in the Panel component. The Quote (Plain) has a modern look and can be used to feature quotes from current students, alumni, and faculty. For example, you could…
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All CAES content managers should familiarize themselves with web accessibility best practices. If you haven’t already, check out our Web Accessibility 101 and Accessibility Checklist articles. All of the best practices mentioned apply to WordPress managed sites. In this article, we’ll go over additional accessibility tips that our WordPress content…
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Adapted from the StackExchange Information Security forum. Q: Most of us know to be careful when clicking on links in our email. But every day we click on links that Google shows us. Why are links in an email considered more dangerous than links from search results? A: You can…
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