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• Skin Designer Demo [29:58]

  Jan 28, 2020 12:00 pm7 views

  This video demonstrates creating an email wizard skin in the Skin Designer.

• Form & Survey Builder Demo [48:57]

  Jan 28, 2020 12:00 pm3 views

  This video demonstrates creating an form in the Form Builder.

• Webtools training has been postponed

  Dec 12, 2019 10:15 am238 views

  We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.  The Skype meeting software wil not functioning properly and we are unable to host today's training.  We have attempted to present the training on several computers but the end result is not usable.  Training will be rescheduled as soon as we can get Skype to work.

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• Adding a Short URL Domain

  Dec 10, 2019 8:30 am20 views

  1. Have your local IT support group create a C-Name record called go.abc.illinois.edu that points to the A-record go.illinois.edu (substitute your department name for 'abc').
  2. Contact Web Services once step one is complete is complete.

• From Address Restrictions in Email+

  Dec 4, 2019 7:00 am21 views

  Email+ uses a vendor, Sparkpost, for the delivery of emails.  Each 'from address' domain needs to be approved and setup by Tech Services before an email can be sent from that domain.  The following domains will not be approved for 'from addresses' in Email+:

• "Mailing List Addresses" in Email+

  Nov 1, 2019 10:00 am62 views

  "Mailing list addresses" are sometimes used in Email+ rather than groups from the Group Manager.  Technically these are Active Directory “distribution lists”.  An example of a distribution list might be xyzfull-L@illinois.edu .  Sending to this email address would result in everyone in the department XYZ receiving an email.

   

• Email+ Subscribing and Unsubscribing

  Sep 30, 2019 2:45 pm53 views

  In Email+, you can allow your users to subscribe to (or unsubscribe from) your mailings.

• About the Campus Map

  Sep 10, 2019 10:15 am21 views

• Registering Domains for Email+ From Addresses

  Aug 28, 2019 12:15 pm21 views

  All From Email Address Domains must be registered before they will work.  

• Creating a Wizard Skin

  Aug 5, 2019 3:00 pm53 views

  Learn how to set up a Wizard skin to use in Webtools.

• Using Hidden Fields in a Form or Survey

  Jul 26, 2019 3:15 pm199 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.

• Running a Form or Survey Report

  Jul 16, 2019 3:15 pm1154 views

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

• Creating and Submitting Blog Posts for Approval

  Jun 13, 2019 1:00 pm19 views

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

• Using Conditional Logic in a Form or Survey

  May 20, 2019 2:15 pm191 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.

• Creating a Form or Survey

  May 17, 2019 9:45 am470 views

  Learn how to quickly set up a form or survey.

• Generating an Email Signature

  May 10, 2019 10:00 am541 views

  Learn out to generate an email signature in Webtools.

• 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. 

• Webtools Calendar Demo

  Mar 29, 2019 1:15 pm203 views

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

• New Webtool for adding Undergraduate Students, Shared, and External Access

  Jan 24, 2019 3:00 pm358 views

  Go to More/Sponsored in Webtools and add the user.  The user will be added with the same unit and department as the person adding them.  To add them to a different unit please have a staff member from that unit add them.

• Enhancements to Forms and Surveys

  Nov 27, 2018 9:30 am424 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 am355 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. 

• Clearing Your Browser's Cache

  Apr 27, 2018 11:15 am1749 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.

• Profile Export from the Campus Directory

  Feb 28, 2018 8:15 am155 views

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

• Understanding the Email+ Queue

  Sep 15, 2017 9:15 am869 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. 

• Sending Blog Posts with Email+

  Sep 13, 2017 10:30 am163 views

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

• Email+ Best Practices

  Sep 8, 2017 10:45 am1918 views

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

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  Email+ Reports and Terms

  Mar 31, 2017 12:45 pm469 views

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

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  Dealing with 'Undelieverable' Replies

  Oct 12, 2016 12:45 pm749 views

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

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

  Dec 7, 2015 12:00 pm431 views

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

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  Group Manager Demo [37:17]

  Dec 3, 2015 1:30 pm473 views

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

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  Email+ Demo [56:27]

  Dec 3, 2015 10:00 am1733 views

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

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

  Nov 28, 2015 11:15 am453 views

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

• Uploading Emails with Data [5:07]

  Jul 28, 2015 11:15 am100 views

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

• Uploading Emails from a Spreadsheet [1:53]

  Jul 28, 2015 11:00 am110 views

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

• Group Manager Demo [24:34]

  Jul 21, 2015 2:15 pm84 views

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

• Uploading Email Addresses into the Group Manager

  Jul 16, 2015 10:00 am601 views

  Uploading a list of email addresses in the Group Manager

• Send Targeted Emails

  Jul 16, 2015 10:00 am1922 views

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

• Email+ Opt Out [3:38]

  Apr 17, 2015 9:15 am262 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 am253 views

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

• Blog Tool Demo [53:37]

  Feb 16, 2015 11:00 am652 views

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

• New Updates to Blog Tool and Skin Designer

  Feb 9, 2015 1:15 pm870 views

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

• Importing Profiles in the Directory

  Nov 22, 2013 11:15 am503 views