We use the UThink (moveabletype) service as well and port the blog entries
through an RSS reader and "embed" those entries into our web pages.
I did ask this in a vague fashion, as David pointed out. We have someone in
the college who has developed a site using Wordpress. The problem is we
don't have the resources to support the software on our servers nor do we
have the resources to support a third party URL. Does anyone on campus host
wordpress?
Thanks. TT
On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Kristofer Layon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I agree and add to David's comment, noting that MT also has support for
> regular pages if you implement something called the "professional web site"
> option. I'm trying it out on my blog but haven't learned about it much yet.
> But aside from that change, I've used the Library's UThink MY service for
> years and think it's great.
>
> MT is definitely a contender for a web-based CMS. And if the Libraries
> ever opened up UThink blogs and sites to having custom URLs (so that they
> didn't require *blog.lib.umn.edu*), it would be a great web hosting
> service. That said, I use z.umn.edu to give myself a short URL so that's
> a decent workaround. (though it's not a persistent URL and just redirects
> to the long URL)
>
> Kris Layon
>
>
> Kristofer D. Layon
> Web Design & Social Media
> 612.624.4545 : http://z.umn.edu/klayon : http://twitter.com/klayon
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> University of Minnesota Twin Cities
> http://www.academic.umn.edu/system/communications/
>
>
> On Mar 9, 2011, at 10:19 AM, David Peterson wrote:
>
> Since this was a vague email at it's best, I will stick my neck out for the
> UThink blogs. They use the Movable Type framework. We use this for our
> department, and you can embedded RSS feeds or whatever in your site. I
> looked into Word Press but did not want to get into maintaining the
> software. The only issue is your are stuck on the Libraries schedule, but
> they have been very good with support, etc. It has built in x500 users
> already, so any one in your department can easily be added, etc.
>
> If you are simply going for the easiest route, check it out. That said, WP
> offers many other things besides just the blogging side, but if you are
> looking just for the blog piece, check it out.
>
> Dave
>
> On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 9:49 AM, Peter Fleck <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
>> Yes, Theresa, there is a hidden WordPress cadre at the U of MN fighting
>> against the hordes who would have you use Drupal or UMContent and proving
>> that life can be much easier in the world of web development.
>>
>> :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
>>
>> I know Patrick Johnson at the new LT Media Lab is investing heavily in
>> WordPress. Tell him I sent you.
>> http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/LTMediaLab
>> http://lt.umn.edu/
>>
>> Minneapolis has a very vibrant WordPress community. You can plug in to it
>> via the Google Group.
>> http://groups.google.com/group/mpls-stpaul-wordpress?hl=en
>>
>> Tooting horn: Toby Cryns and I will be doing a WP session at Minnewebcon.
>> Toby is often known as "Mr. WordPress" in these parts.
>> http://minnewebcon.umn.edu/sessions.php#fleck
>>
>> Peter
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mar 8, 2011, at 7:23 PM, Kristofer Layon wrote:
>>
>> And to add to Tony: WP has a "Pages" module as well as (blog) "Entries",
>>> so it can work well for managing more traditional site content (minus blog
>>> elements like commenting, etc.). That's how I use the regular edition of WP
>>> for a personal web site.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Mar 8, 2011, at 5:56 PM, Tony Thomas <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>
>>> We used it at my former job and I use it on several side projects as
>>>> well.
>>>>
>>>> To add to Kris' comments, I know Best Buy uses WordPress MU to support
>>>> something like 500 store blogs with nearly 1,000 users. In other words, it
>>>> seems to scale well for enterprise level applications.
>>>>
>>>> On Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 5:12 PM, Kristofer Layon <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> wrote:
>>>> I don't use it here at work, but I do note that WordPress MU (Multi
>>>> User) might be a good option in this context.
>>>>
>>>> And based on two HighEdWeb conferences that I've attended, there seems
>>>> to be a lot of WordPress MU use across higher ed. In case you're involved
>>>> in the HighEdWeb community --- that could be another good source of ideas
>>>> and support.
>>>>
>>>> Kris
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Kristofer D. Layon
>>>> Web Design & Social Media
>>>> 612.624.4545 : http://z.umn.edu/klayon : http://twitter.com/klayon
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>>>> Office of the Senior Vice President for System Academic Administration
>>>> University of Minnesota Twin Cities
>>>> http://www.academic.umn.edu/system/communications/
>>>>
>>>> On Mar 8, 2011, at 4:34 PM, Theresa Tichich wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Is anyone working with WordPress?
>>>>>
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>>>>>
>>>>> Theresa Tichich
>>>>> Web and Multimedia Services Manager
>>>>> College of Design
>>>>> University of Minnesota
>>>>> 32 McNeal Hall
>>>>> St. Paul, MN 55108
>>>>> 612-626-5968
>>>>> [log in to unmask]
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
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>>>> Web Developer
>>>> University of Minnesota
>>>> Student Unions & Activities
>>>> 300 Washington Ave SE, Ste 500
>>>> Minneapolis MN 55455
>>>>
>>>> Direct: 612-626-9820
>>>> Fax: 612-624-7256
>>>> sua.umn.edu
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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