Welcome from Ed Creed, Head of Digital Hello and welcome to the revived University of Exeter Web Team blog! My name is Ed and I […]
Welcome to our Web Team Blog
Meet the team: Lucy Corley
I’m Lucy: I’ve been a Web Officer since 2017, and am currently the team lead for the undergraduate website, which is where prospective students can explore […]
Using Microsoft Forms on your web pages to gather information
This guide explains how University staff can use Microsoft Forms to collect information via web pages, including how to create, share, and analyse forms. What […]
University of Exeter relaunches its About Us section
We’re excited to share that the University of Exeter’s newly redesigned About Us section is now live. This has been a major collaborative effort across […]
How to write good link text (and why it’s worth it)
‘Link text’ is the clickable text in a hyperlink that connects to another webpage. It tells users where they are going before they click, helping them decide if […]
AI Visibility Tracking: SEO’s Dirty Secret
“How are we performing in ChatGPT?” That question, in many different iterations, is now part of the furniture in conversations involving search marketing. The growth […]
The Web Team inbox moves to EasyVista
If you have emailed the Web Team recently you may have noticed that our communications look a little different! In December 2025 the Web Team inbox moved from […]
Why Brand Matters for SEO: How We Grew Bing Traffic by 25% In 6 Months
When you think of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation), it is all too easy to default to alluring optimisation work: keyword research and application or link-building […]
Responsive design – optimising content for different devices
Did you know that the University website uses responsive web design? This means that the content adapts to provide optimum viewing across different devices and screen sizes. […]
Breaking Up with PDFs: Why It’s Time to Move On
Let’s face it—PDFs have been the go-to format for years. They’re familiar, easy to attach to emails, and they feel “official.” But when it comes […]
Why the T4 history tab is a lifesaver
If you’ve ever accidentally overwritten a page, deleted a key paragraph, or wondered “who changed this and why?”—you’re not alone. Thankfully, TerminalFour (T4 CMS) has a […]