Blog training
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The document provides training on using Drupal for creating and managing a library blog, emphasizing the benefits of integrated blogging without needing separate accounts. It includes practical tips for writing web-friendly content, guidance on creating, editing, and deleting posts, and instructions for tagging and categorizing entries. Additional resources and feedback links are provided for further assistance and improvement.
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Blog training
- 1. Drupal Blog TrainingMarch 1, 2011
- 3. Blogs are……websites that consist of short “newsy” posts that are usually listed in reverse chronological order (newest at the top)…often centered around a topic of interest to the blogger(s)…perfect for posting news bits to the library’s home page
- 4. Didn’t We Use Blogger?The three public facing blogs used the free Blogger software until last fallWe used RSS feeds to put the posts into the “Library FYI” portion of our web pageWe can now easily create blogs in Drupal with the following benefits:No Google account/separate login requiredLook and feel matches the rest of our siteAchieves the same thing with one product
- 5. Tips for Writing for the Web, 1/2AVOID USING ALL CAPS. UNLESS YOU’RE REALLY YELLING. Keep paragraphs short; in fact, bulleted lists are more scannable and easier to readAvoid jargon; write so non-librarians can understandAvoid marketese; give it to ‘em straightAvoid using “free”
- 6. Tips for Writing for the Web, 2/2highlighted keywords (hypertext links serve as one form of highlighting; typeface variations and color are others) meaningful sub-headings (not "clever" ones) bulleted listsone idea per paragraph (users will skip over any additional ideas if they are not caught by the first few words in the paragraph) the inverted pyramid inverted pyramid style, starting with the conclusion half the word count (or less) than conventional writingSource: Jakob Nielsen, http://www.useit.com/alertbox/9710a.html
- 7. Logging in to the Web SiteGo to library.auraria.edu/userLog in, using your network/email user ID and passwordTo log out, you can:library.auraria.edu/logout, press enter/returnClick on the “Log Out” link in the “Blogger Tools” menu
- 8. Since you’re a blogger now…
- 9. Creating a New Blog PostCreate some SHORT copy about the event, news, or other topic about which you wish to postLog in to the web site as described above and click “Post to Library News Blog” in the “Blogger Tools” menu
- 10. Blog Post Fields, top half
- 11. Blog Post Fields, bottom half
- 12. Filling out those Fields, 1/2All fields are required except for “Image”Title:Something short and catchy!Mention date, if appropriateImage:Attach just as you would via email“alt text” required for users with visual disabilitiesBody:Keep it short and simple; more tips to followUse the formatting palette, but sparinglyPosted by: Firstnamelastname, i.e., Nina McHale
- 13. Filling out those Fields, 2/2Library News CategoriesThis is a taxonomy feature that lets us “tag” events so that we can label and classify themThere is an pre-existing taxonomy, BUT we can add new ones just by typingAdd new tags sparingly; having a lot of them doesn’t really make senseSeparate multiple tags with commasPublishing options drop downUse to un-promote and un-publish posts
- 14. All CategoriesClosureEventsExhibitsHolidaysJobsResourcesScheduled OutageServicesSkyline CatalogTechnologyWeb Sites
- 15. …then click “Save”When you click the “Save” button, all of the information you have entered is published as a web pageAs soon as you click “Save,” your post is automatically published and promoted, which means it’s listed under “Library FYI” on the library’s home page
- 16. Editing an Existing Post, 1/2Log in to the web site as described aboveClick on the “List My Content” link in the “Add New Content” menu blockClick the title of the post you wish to editClick the “Edit” tabMake your editsClick the “Save” button at the bottom of the page
- 17. Editing a Post, 2/2
- 18. Deleting PostsWe can “un-promote” posts, removing them from the “Library FYI” section of the home pageWe can “un-publish” posts, so that our users can’t see them, but we still canUnpublished web pages have a pinkish backgroundWe can delete posts, zapping them from existence foreverUse with caution!
- 19. Un-Promoting a Post, 1/3Promoted=listed under Library FYI on the Library’s home pageAll web content has an expiration date. You may want to remove a post from the home page because:The information is no longer timelyThe information is not longer accurateYour post was for an event that already occurredThere’s too much stuff under “Library FYI”
- 20. Un-Promoting a Post, 2/3Log in to the web site as described aboveClick on the “List My Content” link in the “Add New Content” menu blockClick the title of the post you wish to editClick the “Edit” tabClick to expand the “Publishing options” fieldUncheck “Promoted to front page”Click the “Save” button
- 21. Un-Promoting a Post, 3/3
- 22. Un-Publishing a Post, 1/2Log in to the web site as described aboveClick on the “List My Content” link in the “Add New Content” menu blockClick the title of the post you wish to editClick the “Edit” tabClick to expand the “Publishing options” fieldUncheck the “Published”Click the “Save” button
- 23. Un-Publishing a Post, 2/2
- 24. Deleting a Post, 1/2Log in to the web site as described aboveClick on the “List My Content” link in the “Add New Content” menu blockClick the title of the post you wish to editClick the “Edit” tabClick the “Delete” button at the bottom of the pageClick “Delete” to go ahead, or “Cancel”
- 25. Deleting a Post, 2/2
- 26. Questions & FeedbackDocumentation outlining all of the steps we’ve covered today is on the wiki:http://intranet.auraria.edu/wiki/index.php/Posting_to_BlogsFeedback: How was this session?http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22BYNB4ACL4/