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There are a couple new Blog Classes that will be offered to help people ajust to the new Blog or help new people learn about blogging.
Monroe Park Campus:
Feb. 7th at 1pm
Apr. 18th at 9am
MCV Campus:
Mar. 27th at 9am
I am also available to come to your class or department to give special instruction if you want to get your students or employees blogging.
The upgrade has been completed. If you experience any problems with your blog please let me know.
If your blog was moved to the new system please make sure all the images that you have uploaded are still working.
If you would like your blog moved to the new system please email me the URL. Or if you want to start over, just log in and a new blog will be auatomatically created. You will still need to contact me so I can remove the redirect on your site. All redirects will be removed on March 1st.
If you are a new user and want a blog just log in with your VCU eID and password. A blog will automatically be created for you.
Happy Blogging
Sunday will be the last day to post entries your OLD BLOG. You will need to log in to the new blog after monday to make updates. Check this site for details.
http://blog.vcu.edu will continue to be the place to get updates on the Blog upgrade.
Please e-mail me if you currently have a blog. I need to know if you would like your blog content moved or if you would like to start over again.
A couple notes about the new system:
Your templates and styles will not transfer in the move. Unfortunatly these will need to be recreated on the new system. They CANNOT be copied and pasted to the new blog.
Here are some new looks to choose from:
http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/styles/library
You will also use your eID and pasword to securely log into the blog. This will eliminate the need to remember an additional blog password.
Let me know if you have any questions.
The VCU Blogs will be upgraded in the upcoming week. We are moving to Moveable Type 3.2. This offers some additional features and more control over your blog.
All of your current content can be moved to the new system and there will be no downtime for your readers. All URLs will remain the same, so you will not need to update any links. I will be emailing everyone with a blog account when the new system is up and you are able to create accounts.
For new bloggers, accounts will automatically be created the first time you log in. You will also have more control over the preferences in administering your blog.
We will also be supporting podcasting in the new blog. So get your mp3 players ready!
Let me know if you have any questions.
I will be offering two classes that will teach blogging and the new system:
- Blog
- Blog
Welcome to the NEW VCU Blog! This is an upgraded version of the old blog.
If you had an account on the old blog you will need to create an account here, then email blog@vcu.edu and request that all of your content be moved over. You will be able to transfer all posts and comments from the old blog keeping all post dates the same.
If this is your first blog or you do not wish to move your old content, then just log in with your VCU eID and your blog will be automatically created for you.
Happy Blogging!