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The WDN is an open-invitation group of UNL web developers tasked with creating templates and standards for the UNL website. This website, the home of WDN, makes resources available for publishing information on the Internet.
All websites of entities which are organizationally part of UNL are required to be published in the web templates developed and maintained by the UNL Web Developer Network*. These sites must be published in accordance with the WDN's Template Terms of Use.
Upcoming WDN Events
UNL Site Recognized for Design
Bivings Report, Best Designed University Websites (UNL at No. 2): "This is the most 'Web 2.0' looking of the sites, which isn't a bad thing given the level of execution. Also has shades of the Obama site in the use of background imagery and icons."
eduStyle, 'Noteworthy' (Each month the users of eduStyle select two sites as Noteworthy); UNL was recognized for both the current design (Noteworthy Oct. 2009) and the prior one, which appeared on the very first Noteworthy citation in January of 2007.
Smashing Magazine, Showcase of Academic and Higher Education Websites: "A simple color scheme and clean, grid-based layout give the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's website a polished and sophisticated look."
Plan Your Voyage
The journey begins with training. UNL's Instructional Technology Group (ITG) offers training to show you how to use the UNL Templates.
Gather Supplies
Documentation can help you along the way. The Web Developer Network has many online resources to help you.
Set Sail
Get in contact. The web developer network consists of over 150 web developers.
WDN Quality Assurance
The UNL Web Developer Network meets for QA sessions every Friday at 2pm in 17 Wick Alumni Center to review sites. WDN members may be part of QA by attending the QA sessions.
- WDN QA Report, Nov. '09
- Style Book (the QA bible)
