blog posts

• Running a Form or Survey Report

  Jul 16, 2019 3:15 pm64 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 pm9 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 pm44 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 am146 views

  Learn how to quickly set up a form or survey.

• Generating an Email Signature

  May 10, 2019 10:00 am199 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 pm70 views

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

• Request Shared or Sponsored Access

  Jan 24, 2019 3:00 pm239 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

• Enhancements to Forms and Surveys

  Nov 27, 2018 9:30 am325 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 am302 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 am1357 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 am150 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 am810 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 am146 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 am1650 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 pm394 views

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

• Calendar XML FAQs

  Dec 5, 2016 11:15 am90 views

  The ins and outs of using the Calendar XML.

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  Dealing with 'Undelieverable' Replies

  Oct 12, 2016 12:45 pm697 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 pm417 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 pm446 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 am1518 views

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

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  Forms and Surveys Demo [58:39]

  Dec 1, 2015 11:15 am1779 views

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

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

  Nov 28, 2015 11:15 am415 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 am96 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 am103 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 pm80 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 am457 views

  Uploading a list of email addresses in the Group Manager

• Send Targeted Emails

  Jul 16, 2015 10:00 am1772 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 am242 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 am233 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 am589 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 pm827 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 am497 views