This follow-up to “Menu Editing Basics in WordPress” aims to add to your WordPress menu editing skills. Learn how to create three additional menu types in this video tutorial: the expanding menu item, the link to a PDF in the media library, and a link that displays posts from a particular category.
Kelly Helming
Menu Editing Basics in WordPress
Have you ever wondered how to insert a page in the menu in WordPress? Whether you’re new to WordPress or just need a quick refresher in basic menu editing, keep reading. Continue reading “Menu Editing Basics in WordPress”
RGB-HEX-CMYK: Color Modes Primer
Why the Letters and Numbers?
A color model is a complex and abstract mathematical way to describe color values across a certain set of numerical components. A color space is the means by which the color is viewed (eg, a computer screen or printed page).
Which Goes Where?
HEX stands for “hexadecimal” or “hex triplet” in that HEX color is a series of 6 numbers. Closely related to RGB, HEX color is used exclusively in web application (HTML, CSS, and SVG). HEX color is divided into three sections of two digits and is always preceded by the “#” sign, like so: #nnnnnn. The grassy green we made with RGB above is expressed as #78b00f in HEX color.
The Academic Technology Resources Center (ATRC)
“MISSION STATEMENT
The purpose of the Academic Technology Resources Center is to facilitate and enhance teaching and learning in a supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff at Palomar College through the use of technology.”
A Campus Resource
The ATRC computer labs are located on the ground floor of the San Marcos campus library. They are for the use of current, actively registered students.
Just across the hall from ATRC technical staff, the faculty technology lab is located in room LL-111. This work area is for faculty members who need access to scanners, webcams, microphone headsets, and specialized software. ATRC technical staff are available to assist when needed.
Connect Quickly
Create a help ticket
Send an email from your palomar.edu address
Call by phone: (760) 744-1150 x2862
Branding: What is it and Why Does it Matter?
According to Ghodeswar and Lane
“A brand is defined as a toolbox of marketing and communication methods that help to distinguish a company from competitors and create a lasting impression in the minds of customers. The key components that form a brand’s toolbox include a brand’s identity, brand communication, brand awareness, brand loyalty and various branding strategies [2] Brand equity is the measurable totality of a brand’s worth and is validated by assessing the effectiveness of these branding components.[3]“
Why it Matters
Quite simple. Brand cohesion – adherence to branding standards across all communication modes – increases both the brand’s value and effectiveness within its market. Conversely, when style guidelines are ignored, branding deliveries are confusing and disassociated, which can weaken or diminish a brand.
How to Learn About a Brand

One of the first things to do is locate the organization’s branding guidelines, if available. This valuable resource contains the toolbox mentioned above and usually spells out color and typeface usage, required practices for logo use, and other pertinent specifications.
Palomar College’s branding guide, Graphic Standards and Style Manual, can be found here. If you’re involved in any aspect of communicating on behalf of the College, this is a wealth of information for both graphic and written materials.