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 > - - - - - - > Office of the Senior Vice President for System Academic Administration > 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 >>>> - - - - - - >>>> 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? >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. >>>>> >>>>> 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] >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Tony Thomas >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> >>>> >> ====================== >> Peter Fleck >> [log in to unmask] >> 612-424-5107 >> > > > > -- > David Peterson > IT Professional > Office of Institutional Research > University of Minnesota > http://www.oir.umn.edu > > 612-625-0914 > [log in to unmask] > > > -- .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. 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]