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Comparisons

Comparisons


Criterion
Uedit (Current)
Google Sites (Future)
Site Management
Site/Page Properties Editor
No formal multiple site creation/editing
User can create multiple sites
Manage Sites area provides ability to configure site wide features.
Page Management
"Page List" interface (relatively simple)
"More Actions" drop-down on individual pages
Image Management
"Photos" interface: add, organize, resize, rotate, delete
Add as attachment to a page; limited to original size and preset sizes
File and Document Management
"Docs" interface: add, organize, delete
Add as attachment, ability to embed Google Docs
Editing Content
Main page content editable via rich text editor
RichText editor; header and navigation adjustable via site/page settings
Publishing/Previewing
Publishes directly to www.plu.edu; preview functionality inside Uedit Publishing is not applicable -- sharing settings dictate site availability to external users (some page types can be saved as drafts); "Preview page as viewer" functionality
Layout and Themes
Fixed layout.  "Themes" consist of different color schemes
Page layouts more adjustable. 50 unique themes.
Access and Permissions
Individual access can be managed in Uedit (by admins).  Published output can be optionally limited to all PLU ePass users. No formal method for site collaboration.
Editing and viewing access can be managed via Sharing settings. Options include:
  • Invite people on individual basis
  • Anyone at PLU can view or edit site
  • Anyone in the world may view this site (Make public)
Collaborative work environment.
Multimedia Content
Can be embedded via Code View
Insert menu; HTML view; gadgets may add certain types of multimedia content