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Web Alias Request
A web site can have more than one web address (URL) associated with it through the use of a web alias. A web alias functions as a shortcut to your web site.
Web aliases are only available for departments and officially recognized University organizations. They are not available for individuals.
Example
A campus organization, the Rocky Jazz Club, has created a web site. The current web address is www.wiu.edu/users/rjc. The organization requests the alias www.wiu.edu/RockyJazz. Not only is the alias shorter, but it is also more descriptive. A site visitor can use either web address to access the web site.
Advantages of Web Aliases
- Shorter than actual web address so it is easier to remember.
- Because it is shorter, the web alias works well in marketing material such as brochures.
- An alias can be a more descriptive web address.
- If the real web address changes, the alias can be redirected to the new account. A web alias address is included in promotional materials, there will be no chance visitors will find an outdated web site.
- The web alias address can be part of any page a visitor bookmarks if relative links are used when creating the web site (information about relative links is available at webmonkey.com)
Examples of Aliases on WIU's Web Site
- Western Illinois University Centennial Honors College
- Web alias: www.wiu.edu/honors
Actual web address: www.wiu.edu/users/miuhon - Western Illinois University Graduate School
- Web alias: www.wiu.edu/grad
Actual web address: www.wiu.edu/users/migrad - University Committee on Sexual Orientation
- Web alias: www.wiu.edu/ucoso/
Actual web address: www.wiu.edu/users/mitfeh
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