Helpful Links

Note that links with an * will take you to a new website.

How to Use V3

• Getting Started, the code to implement the V3 Toolkit.
• A Generic HTML template, code you can copy and paste into an empty HTML document.
• Upgrade Guide, a guide to migrate from version 2 of the toolkit to version 3.
• Creating a Web Page, a guide to create a page using the V3 toolkit.
• Philosophy, some general history and goals around the toolkit.
• Our release schedule and support

Other links for websites

• Illinois Branding CDN *, which has the campus stylesheet, header, and footer. The campus stylesheet is required for the toolkit to work effectively.
• Campus skip-to link *, an accessibility "nice-to-have" that allows users to go specifically to a section of a page.

For Everyone

• The WIGG Team on Microsoft Teams *, where you can ask questions and get help. This will launch Microsoft Teams directly.
• The WIGG Web Component Team on Microsoft Teams *, where you can ask questions specifically about the Web Components. This will launch Microsoft Teams directly.
• The original Toolkit Builder *, for V2 information.
• Accessibility Guidelines *, rules to make your website accessible.
• Brand Guidelines *, rules to make your website meet brand standards.
• The Illinois Web Theme page *, which has information about the Web Theme in general (CMS, Hosting, Design, etc.).
• The Web Implementation Guidelines Group page *, which has information about WIGG and its overall goals.

For Content Editors

• Web Hosting Finder *, which has a questionairre to direct you to the best web hosting platform.
• Website Management Center of Expertise *, a group that connects people, processes and technology and may be able to help you choose the best option for your website.

For Developers

• Github Links, a list of all issues and github repositories.
• The Toolkit Management Github *, which has documentation on how to help with building components.
• The Illinois Theme for Wordpress *, the web theme around WordPress.
• The Illinois Theme for Drupal *, the web theme around Drupal.

Applications

The following sites were developed through a collaboration among the Web Implementation Guidelines Group (WIGG) * , Technology Services * , and IT Partners * . Together, they provide shared tools for managing campus information and identifying website technologies.

• Resource site * organizes and manages resources, publications, notes, frequently asked questions, people, and events.
• Course site * manages academic programs, credentials, courses, and curriculum requirements.
• Directory site * manages employee profiles, office details, and organizational information for campus directories.
• Site Scanner * checks websites for hosting information, content management systems, Illinois Toolkit usage, and other technical characteristics.