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New Accessibility / Usability Feature: Automatic File Icons

When inserting a link to a file (i.e., PDF, DOC, XLS), it is a best practice to display the file extension of the file to the user (and to open it up in a new window). However, sometimes we forget to add these to our links, and end up surprising…

WordPress updated to 3.4.1

We have updated our WordPress to the latest version, 3.4.1.  This routine patch contains some bug fixes and security updates.  There should be no changes to any existing features and functionality. If you are experiencing any issues with your site, please let us know at http://webservices.ahc.ufl.edu/contact-us/.  …

New Feature: Change Featured Content Slider or Story Stacker Speed

Not satisfied with the speed of the featured content slider on your home page? Too slow? Too fast? Now you can customize it. This feature now affects either the slider or the story stacker. Log into your website and visit Appearance / Theme Options / Featured Content There you…

WordPress updated to 3.3.2

We have updated our WordPress to the latest version, 3.3.2.  This routine patch contains some bug fixes and security updates.  There should be no changes to any existing features and functionality. If you are experiencing any issues with your site, please let us know at http://webservices.ahc.ufl.edu/contact-us/.  …

Updating Existing Files in a WordPress Site

Can we update an existing document in our website without losing the links to that document? YES WE CAN! The Problem with Replacing a File A good example of the old way is to think about a document that is updated annually, like a policies document. Up until now, in…

New Features: SharePoint Calendar Integration, Search Engine Meta Description

Today we are pleased to announce two new features for users of the UF&Shands website theme: SharePoint calendar integration This feature will allow you to automatically display public events from your UF AHC Intranet calendar onto your public website [learn more] Search engine meta descriptions for your homepage Change the…

New features: footer contact information, alert boxes, horizontal rules

Today we have released 3 new features for users of the Apollo theme: Footer Contact Information: You can now add a line of basic contact information to your websites footer (address, phone numbers). [see preview] To enable: visit Appearance / Theme Options / Footer In the text field labeled…

Security Enhancements Resulting in Error Messages for Internet Explorer

Due to recent improvements in the security of our content management systems, website content managers using Internet Explorer as their web browser (versions 8 or older) will see a warning appear under certain screens. The warning reads: “Do you want to view only the webpage content that was…

WordPress Upgrade Coming Today

An upgrade to WordPress will be made later today. This new version will introduce a new way to upload files (drag and drop!), a new fly out menu that reduces clutter, and some performance and bug fixes. Watch a preview of the major changes: [flv height=”350″]http://videos.videopress.com/I7NAw9Zk/three-three-final_hd.mp4[/flv] Don’t Forget to Refresh…

Website Maintenance at 5pm

Tonight we will be enhancing the performance and reliability of the back-end database powering your website. This means that website content managers will be unable to update their websites tonight (Wednesday December 7) from 5pm until tomorrow morning at 8am (Thursday  December 8). This maintenance will not effect visitors to…