Yale University Weblogs Help

YALE UNIVERSITY WEBLOGS: FAQ


Who can create a blog on Yale University Weblogs?
Yale students, faculty and staff with a Yale netid.

What rules apply to the use of Yale University Weblogs?
Yale University Weblogs users must obey the IT Appropriate Use Policy and the guidelines listed on the Yale Weblogs Rules + Policies page.

Who can view Yale Weblogs?
Yale Weblogs can be viewed by the general public.

Is my weblog searchable by search engines?
We have requested that search engines not index the Yale weblogs. While some may ignore our request, most search sites will not index your blog.

Can I set up a blog for my department / student group / academic project?
Yale Weblogs is designed for personal use only. Each person with a Yale netid can set up an account, but accounts cannot be shared and one person cannot have multiple accounts.

What are the Web browser versions and settings that are required to use Yale Weblogs?
It is recommended that you use a current version of Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla, Firefox, Safari, or another major browser. Browser cookies, JavaScript, and CSS must be enabled in order for Yale Weblogs to function properly. These features are on by default in most browser applications. If you have disabled any of these functions please see your browser documentation for assistance re-enabling them.

Can I change the look of my weblog?
Yes! For information on how to change your current theme to a new theme or modify an existing theme, please see the Themes section of the Yale Weblogs User Guide.

Can I use a blogging client with Yale Weblogs?
In many cases, yes. See the Blogging Clients section of the User Guide for details.

Who created Yale University Weblogs?
Yale University Weblogs was designed and is maintained by ITS. Yale Weblogs uses a modified version of the Roller Weblogger, "weblogging software designed to be installed on a server and used by multiple weblog authors. Roller is open source software and is written in Java."