Web Editors Meeting

4/16/2012Sac Hall, room 161

3-4:30

IV: Best PracticesO Photos:

O Always edit your photos before uploading them into the WCM if possible.O Photo editing software: Photoshop, MS

Word, MS Paint.O WCM has some photo editing features, but

limited mostly to resizing, do not resize multiple times.

O Use proper naming conventions for images. No spaces, descriptive, include file type suffix (JPEG, etc)

O Keep all photos in the image folder

IV: Best PracticesO Naming Conventions:

O Keep names short, avoid references to editions, file/doc name should be descriptive.O Including the date or month/year is a good

idea.O Avoid spaces in the file name, use

underscores insteadO Always include a descriptive “alt text” for the

image. This will help comply with accessibility requirements.

IV: Best PracticesO Organization:

O Always keep same files with like files.O Docs and pdfs in the DOC folder, images in

the Image folder, etc.O For web pages, reduce links when possible.

O Keep navigations and menus as clean, allows for better surfing by users.

O Do not directly link PDFs or DOCs in the left-hand navigation.

O Look at other model department pages for inspiration or reference.

V: Available IRT Resources

O Training Schedule: http://itweb.csus.edu/traindb/workshop_schedule2.asp?type=ATCSO Offers training courses in WCM and

accessibility.

O Who to call, advanced support:O Call Andrew Stiffler first: 278-2857O Meng Her: 278-3784O Mark Konrad: 278-4377