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Web Guidelines
The Skidmore Web site has become one of the most visible and important ways in which we communicate with both our internal and external audiences. Individually and collectively, the sites and pages within the College’s overall Web presence play a key role in shaping our institutional image and message.
To assist offices and departments in developing effective Web sites that are compatible with the College’s Web design and functionality, the Office of Strategic Communications has developed templates and related guidelines. The templates establish a consistent presentation by placing key elements (a header, footer, and sidebar) in the same location on all pages, enabling users to navigate easily across the overall Skidmore site. This standardization spares users from having to learn a new navigation scheme every time they visit a new site within the Skidmore Web. This is particularly important as people access individual pages via search engines or personal bookmarks, since the design makes it clear that the information comes from Skidmore even if accessed without navigating through the home page. The templates simplify and enhance the design process; they provide a framework and navigation system for the designer, yet they leave ample room for creativity and individuality within the middle portion of the pages.
It is particularly important that official Skidmore Web pages— those created by the College’s offices, departments, and programs—use the templates as part of our overall effort to provide users with a unified, coherent Web experience. The template should not be used for personal pages and non-official Web sites.
The templates and guidelines are available for the Office of Strategic Communications. For more information contact the electronic communications manager (518-580-5745) or the webmaster (518-580-5735).
The Skidmore Web site has become one of the most visible and important ways in which we communicate with both our internal and external audiences. Individually and collectively, the sites and pages within the College’s overall Web presence play a key role in shaping our institutional image and message.
To assist offices and departments in developing effective Web sites that are compatible with the College’s Web design and functionality, the Office of Strategic Communications has developed templates and related guidelines. The templates establish a consistent presentation by placing key elements (a header, footer, and sidebar) in the same location on all pages, enabling users to navigate easily across the overall Skidmore site. This standardization spares users from having to learn a new navigation scheme every time they visit a new site within the Skidmore Web. This is particularly important as people access individual pages via search engines or personal bookmarks, since the design makes it clear that the information comes from Skidmore even if accessed without navigating through the home page. The templates simplify and enhance the design process; they provide a framework and navigation system for the designer, yet they leave ample room for creativity and individuality within the middle portion of the pages.
It is particularly important that official Skidmore Web pages— those created by the College’s offices, departments, and programs—use the templates as part of our overall effort to provide users with a unified, coherent Web experience. The template should not be used for personal pages and non-official Web sites.
The templates and guidelines are available for the Office of Strategic Communications. For more information contact the electronic communications manager (518-580-5745) or the webmaster (518-580-5735).
