Let’s face it: the default WordPress search engine is not very good. To help address this, you can now change your website’s search engine to use Google. The results will only contain links pointing to your website, but you should see many more relevant results than before. Also included is…
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…
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/. …
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…
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/. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
As 2012 begins, the External Web Services team takes a look back at 2011 and what they consider to be the greatest trend or achievement in web development and communications for the year.
