eNews: Winter edition

June 24th


New Helpdesk Resources Added

This term we have been updating our Cheat Sheets and creating new Helpdesk Video Tutorials to assist you with your website.

There is a Beginner Basics Video Tutorial that walks you through most of the common editing tasks that you will perform.  There are also shorter videos that are more task specific.  Keep checking back for new ones next term!

If you require a cheat sheet or video tutorial on something specific - please don't hesitate to let us know: helpdesk@updat-ed.com.au

As always, we are here for you, so reach out - don't tear your hair out!



Term 3 PDs

Announcing dates for Term 3 PDs. Each will be conducted over zoom and are included in your annual fee.


Beginner Basics -
This session will run you through the basics of maintaining your website including - loading pdfs, images, creating new pages and adding dates to your calendar. Suitable for users that have attended the initial Updat-ed training but need a refresher.  Running time: 45 minutes

Monday 22nd July at 11.30am (9.30am WST)
Register here


New Look Web Themes - This session will run you through the 4 new themes that have recently been launched.  Sit back while we talk you through some of the features in the 4 new themes.  Running time: 20-30  minutes

Wednesday 24th July at 12.00pm (10.00am WST)
Register here


eNews - Time to start thinking about trialling the Updat-ed eNews system. Create visually stunning newsletters with ease, from inside your website. And all schools new to eNews get a free Term's trial.  Running time: Approx 45 minutes

Tuesday 30th July at 1.30pm (11.30am WST)
Register here


Updat-ed App -
Your website comes with a free app.  If you are interested in learning what the app can do and whether it is a fit for your school, this is the PD for you!  Running time: Approx 30 minutes

Thursday 1st August at 9.30am (7.30am WST)
Register here



Please let us know if there's a PD topic you'd like covered, email helpdesk@updat-ed.com.au



eNews Tips & Tricks

For those of you using our eNews - well done!  We've been watching and they are looking great!

You may not be aware of the new features in Articles that will be HUGE time savers for you.

1.  Adding Photo Galleries to Articles - stop trying to align multiple images within your article!  3 or so is fine, any more than that - you should create a gallery!  They are simple to create and save plenty of time!
2.  Adding Forthcoming Events to Articles - with the tick of a button you can have your Forthcoming Events added to an eNews article.  Keep your calendar up to date and this is an EASY article!

If you have any questions about the above, or would like to trial eNews for a Term, please reach out to helpdesk@updat-ed.com.au



Winter's here - quick grab the camera

As we bemoan the arrival of the cooler months, it's actually a great time to take photos. When the sun's shining, grab the camera for some cracking shots. With the sun tracking lower in the sky, the colours become more saturated and more striking.

It's a great time to refresh those homepage gallery photos. 

Just remember to keep the sun behind you and watch out for your wonderful subjects squinting. And the best tip of all; if you want a photo to have greater impact, just get closer.

The image below was taken at 2pm (July last year). You can see the long shadows and the intensity of the colours. Taken on an iPhone 14 in panorama mode - and with no filters. Just a beautiful winter's day providing all the effects you'd ever need!





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