FAQs

How do I set up a Website for my department?

1. Fill out the Web Work Request Form (you may also pick one up in 200 Tillman).
2. You will need to have a WIN account to access the server.
3. Organize your site and compile all the information that you want to see represented on the site. From there, we can put together a comprehensive plan for your site.

When to use .GIF and when to use .JPG?

Deciding what kind of image to use on your Web page is extremely important. It can mean the difference between people staying at your site or immediately leaving. These two formats both have an up and down side. Here are the general rules of thumb for image choice:

When to use a .gif?

1. Small, iconic and thumbnail images
2. Graphics, logos, logotype
3. Flat color areas
4. Some small-area photographic/continuous-tone images (test to see if .gif or .jpg is smaller)

When to use a .jpg?

1. Some small-area photographic/continuous-tone images (test to see if .gif or .jpg is smaller)
2. Large-area photographic/continuous-tone images
3. When .gif is bigger than.jpg
4. Lots and lots of colors (generally photographs)