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WebAlerts Tutorial
WebAlerts gives the user the ability to edit news, events, and annoucements at any time from any location with an internet connection. You may also send a WebAlert to be considered for the TCNJ homepage and TCNJ Campus Events Calendar. This tutorial will assist users with learning and using the features WebAlerts.
How do I request an account?
- Select the "WebAlerts" link on the IT homepage
- Select the "Sign Up for Account" link
How do I login?
- Select the "WebAlerts" link on the IT homepage
- Login with your TCNJ unix username and password
How do I add events to the campus calendar and/or local calendar?
- Select "Manage Settings" and make sure "Calendar Events" are turned on
- Select "Calendar Events"
- Select "Add Event"
- Add all of the required fields including: Title, Description, Event Begin Date, Event End Date, Event Begin Time, Contact's Email, Location
- Select "Include on TCNJ Campus Events Calendar" and/or "Include on Local Calendar"
- Select "Repeat: Daily" to have the event appear each day; Select "Repeat: Mon.-Fri." to have the event excluded on Saturday and Sunday; Select "Repeat: Weekly" to have the appear on the same day of each week
- Select the "Save & Close" button
- An event will appear immediately on the local calendar, but it may take 1-2 business days to appear on TCNJ Campus Events Calendar, and you will receive an email notification when the event is posted here
How do I add announcements/news to local site?
- Select "Manage Settings" and make sure "Web Announcements / RSS" are turned on
- Select "Announcements"
- Select "Add Announcement"
- Add all of the required fields including: Title, Description, Begin (Display Date), End (Archive Date)
- Select the "Save & Close" button
How do I add announcements/news to other pages via channels?
- Select "Manage Settings" and make sure the "Channels" feature is turned on
- Select "Announcements"
- Select "Add Announcement"
- Add all of the required fields including: Title, Description, Begin (Display Date), End (Archive Date)
- Select appropriate "TCNJ News Channels"
- Select the "Save & Close" button
- An announcement will appear immediately on the local site, but it may take 1-2 business days to appear on TCNJ News Channels, and you will receive an email notification when the announcement is posted here
How do I request news releases?
- Select "Manage Settings" and make sure the "News Release Notification" feature is turned on
- Select "Announcements"
- Select "Add Announcement"
- Add all of the required fields including: Title, Description, Begin (Display Date), End (Archive Date)
- Select "Consider for a TCNJ Press Release"
- Select the "Save & Close" button
- An announcement will appear immediately on the local site, but it may take 2-3 business days to appear on TCNJ's News page (The top items, as determined by Public Affairs editorial staff, will also appear on TCNJ's homepage.
How do I copy events so I can add them as announcements/news
- Select "Calendar Events"
- Select "Copy to Announcement" for the event that you want to copy
- Edit all of the required fields including: Title, Description, Begin (Display Date), End (Archive Date)
- The "Include Link to Web Page" field will already be linked to Campus Events Calendar
- Select the "Save & Close" button
How do I copy announcements/news so I can add them as events?
- Select "Announcement"
- Select "Copy to Event" for the announcement that you want to copy
- Edit all of the required fields including: Title, Description, Event Begin Date, Event End Date, Event Begin Time, Contact's Email, Location
- Select the "Save & Close" button
How do I include links, attach images, audio, or video content to news/announcements?
Include Link to Web Page
When you enter a Web Address (URL), the "Title" of the alert becomes linked. You may also link any word in the "Description" by selecting the link icon.
Include Thumbnail Image
Browse for an image stored on your computer. The image will be uploaded to the web when you select "Save & Close." The file size limit is 15k. For best results, resize your image to 100x100 pixels or smaller as a .jpg or .gif. The image will be aligned to the left of the "Title" and "Description."
Include Audio/Video for Webcast
Browse for an audio or video file (e.g. .mp3, .mp4, .mov) stored on your computer. The file will be uploaded to the web when you select "Save & Close." The file size limit is 25MB. The link to the file will be displayed following the "Title"or"Description." This will provide a webcast to the alerts that contain audio/video content.
