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Free open source CMS - really free?
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We're are currently shopping for a new CMS and have been leaning toward a vendor hosted solution.Due to unforseen budget issues we have been asked to evaluate free open source solutions as well,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Janet Jaffke Nov 3, 2011.

Web Developer position

IIT has an opening for a front end Web Developer. Details at:v http://www.iitri.iit.edu

Started Jun 13, 2011

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Janet Jaffke replied to Nina Nolan's discussion SOS! On-going website review recommendations needed ...
"We're  using Drupal and so far I'm not familiar with any way to build it into our system."
Sep 12, 2012
Janet Jaffke replied to Nina Nolan's discussion SOS! On-going website review recommendations needed ...
"Hi MZ... would you be willing to share that resource with me as well? We're in the beginning phase of site re-design and I have added maintenance to our project plan but don't quite know where to begin. It would be wonderful to see what…"
Sep 12, 2012
Janet Jaffke replied to Janet Jaffke's discussion Rich Snippets Anyone? in the group SEO
"I was thinking maybe the person and place may seem slightly useful as well, particularly for some higher profile content. In general I agree with you, it would be nice if education specific schemas were created. Thanks for your thoughts. "
Mar 19, 2012
Riley Wills replied to Janet Jaffke's discussion Rich Snippets Anyone? in the group SEO
"We're facing the same problem finding a practical application with the available schemas. We have looked at implementing the Person (http://schema.org/Person) and Place (http://schema.org/Place) schemas. It may be worthwhile to develop/define…"
Mar 16, 2012
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Rich Snippets Anyone?

Is anyone using rich snippets on sections of their site? I just learned about them and not sure of any practical application for a university site. One thought I had was for video?See More
Mar 14, 2012
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Mar 14, 2012
Janet Jaffke replied to Mike Petroff's discussion FollowEDU - feedback and new Interests?
"Nice job Mike, I found several topics of interest! When I have any to share I'll shoot them your way. Janet "
Jan 25, 2012
Janet Jaffke replied to Jasmine Witham's discussion Google Forms Customization
"Thanks Jasmine,   We'll give it whirl.    "
Nov 7, 2011
Janet Jaffke replied to Jasmine Witham's discussion Google Forms Customization
"Hi Jasmine,   Thanks for sharing this. Does this mean you've hacked a way to get an attachment on google forms?? We were just looking for this solution.   Janet"
Nov 7, 2011
Janet Jaffke replied to Janet Jaffke's discussion Free open source CMS - really free?
"Thanks to all for your comments / suggestions. These are all valid points and will help in our selection process.   Cheers!  "
Nov 3, 2011
James Fuller replied to Janet Jaffke's discussion Free open source CMS - really free?
"Look for a CMS that your team would feel comfortable using. If your team know a specific server configuration (LAMP, MAMP, WAMP etc) better than others, look for CMSs that run well in that configuration. There are a bunch of other little preferences…"
Nov 2, 2011
Kris Martin-Baker replied to Janet Jaffke's discussion Free open source CMS - really free?
"+1 What Michael said.Get the best system for your needs - it'll be less expensive that way no matter what you pay for it, or don't pay for it :) In my experience a vendor CMS does not obviate the need for significant development resources.…"
Nov 2, 2011
Helen Sargan replied to Janet Jaffke's discussion Free open source CMS - really free?
"We started our journey with Plone two years ago. Initially we spent some set-up money getting in a consultant for 8 weeks to both build a standard site and teach us how it worked and how to admin it - the objective was the knowledge transfer,…"
Nov 2, 2011
George Thompson replied to Janet Jaffke's discussion Free open source CMS - really free?
"I can't add much more to what Michael and Chris have already posted. Except to agree and reinforce their comments. The CMS is only a means to an end. Understand your functional specs, work on a content strategy, and get the internal support you…"
Nov 1, 2011
Michael Fienen replied to Janet Jaffke's discussion Free open source CMS - really free?
"I really hate hearing people say that they're evaluating open source because of budget, as if FOSS is some kind of pariah to avoid at all costs. You don't have to spend money to get a good product. Like Chris said, if you can commit a…"
Oct 31, 2011
Chris Wiegman replied to Janet Jaffke's discussion Free open source CMS - really free?
"You're right in that free is not really free. The major trade-off when going FOSS for your CMS is going to be support. Simply put, you will have to have an expert in the chosen system on staff.    In our school we are very…"
Oct 31, 2011

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Employer?
Illinois Institute of Technology
Website:
http://iit.edu
List three areas of expertise or specialization.
Web strategy, information architecture, usability
What CMS are you using?
Luminis
What department or office are you in?
Communications and Marketing
Primary Job Responsibility
Director Web and E-Communications

Manage front end of website
Number of students at your institution
8,000

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Web Developer at Illinois Institute of Technology

IIT has a open position for a front end Web Developer. Learn more about the position at http://www.iitri.iit.edu

Posted on June 13, 2011 at 10:54am

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