Get a jumpstart on your site by attending one of our Web Express trainings.

Location:

Visual Arts Building in the computer lab located downstairs in VAC 1B23.

All courses are hands on! Every participant will be provided with a training site to use with a course. The training sites will expire after 30 days but may be used for multiple trainings taken during the same month.

Training Class Descriptions

Web Express Core – 2 hours

This session will focus on the basics elements of Web Express to get your started quickly on creating your website. We also cover creating accessible web content best practices with solutions to common accessibility issues.

  • Web Express system overview
  • How to create your navigation structure
  • Creating basic pages
  • Overview of content editing tools (wysiwyg editor)
  • How to use the File content type (for .docs, .pdfs, etc.)
  • How to create different layouts through “regions”
  • Using Content Blocks to enhance and style your website.
  • Adding video and maps to your pages
  • Theme and design options
  • Wrap up

Basic Bundles – 2 hours

Prerequisite: Web Express Core. This session will give you an overview of the Articles, People, Feeds and Social Media Bundles. It's an opportunity to try out the bundles before enabling them on your site. See the Bundles demo site for an overview and exploration.

  • How bundles enhance the Web Express platform
  • How to enable bundles
  • The People Bundles
  • News/Articles and Feeds Bundles
  • Events Bundle
  • Social Media, Photo Gallery, and SEO Tools

Advanced Content  & Webforms – 2 hours

Prerequisite: Web Express Core. This session will cover our specialized Content Types with discussion on best practice for use and design. We will go in depth so you will feel confident using these tools..

  • Video Reveal Block
  • Using the Content Grid Block
  • Using Quick Tabs and Block Row
  • Block Title icons
  • Specialty Formatting with Shortcodes
  • Creating Webforms
  • Creating confirmation form emails
  • Special Tips and tricks for Webforms

Advanced Layout & Design – 2 hours

Prerequisite: Web Express Core. This session we will go over our specialized Content Types to enhance layout and design. We will go in depth into the following topics to increase you knowledge of design and layout possibilities with Web Express.

  • Page Title Image and Backstretch
  • Advanced content blocks
  • Using Context
  • Specialty Navigation and Menu design

Campus Training Location

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