Create a New Site<\/h2><\/p>\nBU has a number of ready-made WordPress themes<\/a> for use as BU websites. You can request a website<\/a> through IS&T. They also provide helpful information<\/a> for how to build a BU WordPress site, from publishing pages<\/a> to embedding videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Get Trained on WordPress<\/h2><\/p>\nFor those who are brand-new to WordPress, be sure to take IS&T’s WordPress training courses<\/a>. These classes, available online or in person, are offered periodically throughout the fall and spring terms.<\/p>\nPlease note that these classes are very basic and may not be helpful for people who already have some familiarity with WordPress.<\/p>\n
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Analytics<\/h2><\/p>\nWhat is Google Analytics and how do I use it?<\/strong><\/p>\nGoogle Analytics is a platform that collects data from your website that can be used to provide insights into your business and\/or audience(s). The University has an \u201cAll BU\u201d Google Analytics account implemented across its network of websites. However, it\u2019s highly recommended that each department\/school create and implement a separate account for data that is most relevant to them. Using the University\u2019s account requires more knowledge on how to segment traffic that\u2019s related to the website(s) you\u2019re interested in.<\/p>\n
Where can I learn more about Google Analytics?<\/strong><\/p>\nGoogle Analytics has their own (free!) training academy<\/a>.<\/p>\nAnalytics Mania<\/a> is also another great source for straightforward guidance.<\/p>\nIf you have more specific questions, YouTube has a lot of content available by searching.<\/p>\n
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Broken Link Reports<\/h2><\/p>\nRunning a broken link report is a great way to quickly identify and fix an issue that frustrates many website visitors.<\/p>\n
If you are about to launch a site, you will receive a broken link report as part of IS&T’s site review process. This provides you the ability to review and fix any links prior to launch.<\/p>\n
If it’s been a few years since launch, and\/or if your website has had any structural changes, you can submit a ticket to IS&T<\/a> to request a new broken link report to help maintain your website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Website Accessibility<\/h2><\/p>\nBU has Minimum Web Accessibility Standards<\/a> that all sites must follow. IS&T’s page on Maintaining Accessible Content<\/a> is a great place to start to make sure your website meets these standards.<\/p>\nYou can also run an accessibility evaluation in the back end of your WordPress site to quickly identify places that need fixing:<\/p>\n
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BU has a number of ready-made WordPress themes<\/a> for use as BU websites. You can request a website<\/a> through IS&T. They also provide helpful information<\/a> for how to build a BU WordPress site, from publishing pages<\/a> to embedding videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n For those who are brand-new to WordPress, be sure to take IS&T’s WordPress training courses<\/a>. These classes, available online or in person, are offered periodically throughout the fall and spring terms.<\/p>\n Please note that these classes are very basic and may not be helpful for people who already have some familiarity with WordPress.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n What is Google Analytics and how do I use it?<\/strong><\/p>\n Google Analytics is a platform that collects data from your website that can be used to provide insights into your business and\/or audience(s). The University has an \u201cAll BU\u201d Google Analytics account implemented across its network of websites. However, it\u2019s highly recommended that each department\/school create and implement a separate account for data that is most relevant to them. Using the University\u2019s account requires more knowledge on how to segment traffic that\u2019s related to the website(s) you\u2019re interested in.<\/p>\n Where can I learn more about Google Analytics?<\/strong><\/p>\n Google Analytics has their own (free!) training academy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Analytics Mania<\/a> is also another great source for straightforward guidance.<\/p>\n If you have more specific questions, YouTube has a lot of content available by searching.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Running a broken link report is a great way to quickly identify and fix an issue that frustrates many website visitors.<\/p>\n If you are about to launch a site, you will receive a broken link report as part of IS&T’s site review process. This provides you the ability to review and fix any links prior to launch.<\/p>\n If it’s been a few years since launch, and\/or if your website has had any structural changes, you can submit a ticket to IS&T<\/a> to request a new broken link report to help maintain your website.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n BU has Minimum Web Accessibility Standards<\/a> that all sites must follow. IS&T’s page on Maintaining Accessible Content<\/a> is a great place to start to make sure your website meets these standards.<\/p>\n You can also run an accessibility evaluation in the back end of your WordPress site to quickly identify places that need fixing:<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nGet Trained on WordPress<\/h2>
Analytics<\/h2>
Broken Link Reports<\/h2>
Website Accessibility<\/h2>
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