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  • Forms and Surveys Demo [58:39]

    Dec 1, 2015 11:15 am1823 views

    This video is a full-length demo on Webtools Forms and Surveys

  • Send Targeted Emails

    Jul 16, 2015 10:00 am1796 views

    Send personalized emails. Learn how to store and access custom data and start making an impact in the inbox.

  • Email+ Best Practices

    Sep 8, 2017 10:45 am1692 views

    There are some best practices to keep in mind when using Email+, relating to both an email's content and design.

  • Email+ Demo [56:27]

    Dec 3, 2015 10:00 am1576 views

    View a complete Demo of Email+ by watching the making of a Newsletter.

  • Clearing Your Browser's Cache

    Apr 27, 2018 11:15 am1405 views

    Your browser's cache temporarily stores files, scripts, and other web page contents in order to speed up your browsing experience. Cookies store information about sites you visit, such as your site settings. When you experience problems with Webtools, it may help to clear the browser cache and your cookies.

  • Running a Form or Survey Report

    Jul 16, 2019 3:15 pm884 views

    Learn how to run a report for a form or survey in Webtools.

  • New Updates to Blog Tool and Skin Designer

    Feb 9, 2015 1:15 pm838 views

    A walkthrough all of the new updates to the Blog Tool and Skin Designer, what you can do and how it works.

  • Understanding the Email+ Queue

    Sep 15, 2017 9:15 am827 views

    Sending extremely large numbers of emails is very complicated.  This post will attempt to explain the sending process as well as explain some of the many considerations that have to be made while sending every email. 

  • Dealing with 'Undelieverable' Replies

    Oct 12, 2016 12:45 pm704 views

    The 'From' email address will receive bounce-back emails. Learn how to avoid this getting out of control.

  • Blog Tool Demo [53:37]

    Feb 16, 2015 11:00 am607 views

    Learn how to make custom Blogs quickly and easily. Fine-tune with advanced settings in the Skin Designer.

  • Importing Profiles in the Directory

    Nov 22, 2013 11:15 am498 views

  • Uploading Email Addresses into the Group Manager

    Jul 16, 2015 10:00 am483 views

    Uploading a list of email addresses in the Group Manager

  • Group Manager Demo [37:17]

    Dec 3, 2015 1:30 pm451 views

    View a complete Demo of all of the Group Manager features.

  • Email+: New 2-Column Option Explained [3:52]

    Nov 28, 2015 11:15 am426 views

    This video shows an overview of some new options when creating a new email in Email+.

  • Add a Carousel Widget to a Webpage [4:51]

    Dec 7, 2015 12:00 pm420 views

    View a complete demo of adding a Blog Carousel widget to a webpage.

  • Email+ Reports and Terms

    Mar 31, 2017 12:45 pm404 views

    These are the reports and common terms used in Email+.

  • Enhancements to Forms and Surveys

    Nov 27, 2018 9:30 am351 views

    Web Services will be adding multiple enhancements to Forms and Surveys in the coming months. We are providing the list in the hopes that users send us additional enhancements to add to the tools.

  • Adding photos to your Campus Directory Profile

    Oct 29, 2018 8:30 am310 views

    The Campus Directory now supports three types of image uploads.  Once an image is uploaded into the Campus Directory it can be rotated (if necessary) and cropped to the exact sizes that are required.  Images may be added from phones, iPads, desktop computers, and other devices. 

  • Generating an Email Signature

    May 10, 2019 10:00 am271 views

    Learn out to generate an email signature in Webtools.

  • Request Shared or Sponsored Access

    Jan 24, 2019 3:00 pm262 views

    In order for students, shared logins or outside people to gain access to Webtools please fill out the below web form.  If you are wanting access to be given to someone outside the University of Illinois then you will need to first ask your local IT department to set up a Net ID for the individual.

    Only Deans, Department Heads or CCOs can fill out the below form.  Access is automatically revoked after one year.

    https://forms.illinois.edu/sec/1597214

  • Email+ Opt Out [3:38]

    Apr 17, 2015 9:15 am245 views

    Webtools Opt Out allows users to "opt out" of a particular mailing without removing them from your Email Distribution List.

  • Email+ Demo [1:05:56]

    Feb 16, 2015 11:00 am244 views

    Craft Emails that work beautifully across all major email clients and devices, monitor your success and more.

  • Creating a Form or Survey

    May 17, 2019 9:45 am217 views

    Learn how to quickly set up a form or survey.

  • Profile Export from the Campus Directory

    Feb 28, 2018 8:15 am150 views

    Profiles entered into the Profile Editor for staff and faculty can now be exported for consumption into your dynamic web sites.

  • Sending Blog Posts with Email+

    Sep 13, 2017 10:30 am148 views

    It's easy to export blog articles and summaries in order to distribute your content with Email+.

  • Uploading Emails from a Spreadsheet [1:53]

    Jul 28, 2015 11:00 am104 views

    This short clip shows how to upload a spreadsheet of email addresses to the Group Manager

  • Webtools Calendar Demo

    Mar 29, 2019 1:15 pm97 views

    This Webtools Calendar demo focuses on setting up and managing both Event and Master calendars.

  • Uploading Emails with Data [5:07]

    Jul 28, 2015 11:15 am96 views

    This video shows how to upload a spreadsheet of email addresses with data to the Group Manager.

  • Calendar XML FAQs

    Dec 5, 2016 11:15 am91 views

    The ins and outs of using the Calendar XML.

  • Group Manager Demo [24:34]

    Jul 21, 2015 2:15 pm80 views

    View a complete demo of the Group Manager and see some new upload features.

  • Using Conditional Logic in a Form or Survey

    May 20, 2019 2:15 pm65 views

    Use conditional logic to display different fields depending on a user's response to a specific question. This is also known as a "jump to" question.

  • Using Hidden Fields in a Form or Survey

    Jul 26, 2019 3:15 pm27 views

    You can now use hidden fields in forms and surveys. Hidden fields allow you to include data elements that can’t be seen by users when a form is submitted.

  • Creating and Submitting Blog Posts for Approval

    Jun 13, 2019 1:00 pm13 views

    Learn how to create and submit blog posts for approval by blog moderators.

  • About Massmail

    Apr 24, 2019 9:30 am0 views

    The Massmail tool provides a convenient web interface to submit and distribute email to large campus audiences.** Any student or faculty or staff member at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign can request to send Massmail.