What is CommonSpot?

CommonSpot is ECU's content management system (CMS) for departmental Web sites. Content is created and updated through a Web browser instead of an authoring application such as DreamWeaver.

For more information on ECU Web policies and requirements, visit www.ecu.edu/cs-itcs/policies/wwwpolicy.cfm. 

Get Started

New users attend the beginner's raining class to obtain editing access. Registration is through OneStop. Supervisors should contact the class instructor to register a student or graduate assistant.

ECU Page Defaults

The page defaults and guidelines below help maintain a consistent look.

• Page width is 770 pixels.
• The active area of the screen has a white background; inactive areas of the screen are gray.
• ECU logos are displayed at the top of the page and on each side of the footer.
• The page title is top left below the ECU title on all pages.
• Contact information is displayed to the right of the ECU logo in the footer area.
• The footer of each page contains a "Last Updated" date.
  

Recommended Guidelines

The following are recommended guidelines for departments.

• Set a full-width image for the home page at 770 pixels wide.
• Use the built-in left column for navigation.
• Use of university color and photos is encouraged.
• Keep contact information updated.
• Remove out-of-date content
• Do not place sensitive information on Web servers
• Require input validation on all forms
• Secure content via password protection or encryption as necessary
• Follow other Web policies found at www.ecu.edu/cs-itcs/policies/wwwpolicy.cfm