After launching the Web Communications Blog at the beginning of this year with the intent to bring awareness not only our department but also to help the campus community at large with support and initiatives to advance the web. Over the past year we have accomplished a lot and I just wanted to give a [...]

We just launched the redesigned Division of Research Web site. Above is the visual comparison of the old (left) to the new (right). The refresh brings the site into a modern look with university branding, simplified navigation and page structure.
Redesign Goals
The old site was one of the furthest away from the Wayne State branding. [...]

We just launched the redesigned Internal Audit Web site. Above is the visual comparison of the old (left) to the new (right). The refresh brings the site into a modern look with university branding, simplified navigation and page structure.
Redesign Goals
Their existing homepage was old, outdated and did not fit into the Wayne State identity.  Our [...]

So this will be the last Friday Links for 2008, see you in the new year! Enjoy.

Giving developers and users responsiveness data
Detect Mobile Browsers
Ajax performance
2009 conferences: Social media, tech, marketing
40+ Inspirational Non-Profit Website Designs
Best social media podcasts
How to write an email that generates a useful response
“You Can’t [...]

Ten years after WCAG 1.0 was published WCAG 2.0 is official, so what do we do now? Its time to look inside and start updating.
WCAG 2.0 applies broadly to more advanced technologies; is easier to use and understand; and is more precisely testable with automated testing and human evaluation.
W3C WAI recommends using WCAG 2.0, instead [...]

We just launched a complete refresh of the Office of the Registrar Web site. Above is the visual comparison of the old (left) to the new (right). The refresh brings the site into a modern look with university branding, simplified navigation and page structure.
Redesign Goals
The old site homepage was in desperate need of direction. Over [...]

Wow, has it been a long week around here and it looks like a lot has been going on in the web world. Here is just a snapshot. Enjoy.

WCAG 2.0 is a W3C Recommendation
20 Excellent Websites for Learning Ajax
Useful resources to improve the look and features of HTML Forms
HTML-Ipsum
W3C Validators [...]

So here are the links for the week, most have a higher education theme. Enjoy.

Image Optimization, Part 4: Progressive JPEG…Hot or Not?
Higher Ed TV: Roanoke College plays the viral game to find a new mascot and reach high school students
Websites Look Different on Mac and PC
Google Friend Connect: now available
WebAIM: [...]