With this update to WordPress 6.3.2, we are ready to switch all websites using Content Blocks to the new features of Gutenberg. Effective July 1, new websites will not have content blocks available as an option unless a specific need is identified. Sites that make extensive use of the older Content Blocks editor are encouraged to […]
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We have worked to identify suitable Gutenberg features to replace the capabilities of our aging Content Blocks system. Article lists, event lists, images, quotes, and other features can all be accommodated with Gutenberg blocks and our “post picker” shortcode. But what about the People List content block? We have found a simple solution for this, […]
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We have identified an issue with pages using the Content Blocks editor that can result in a page not updating as expected. If you open a block for editing, the editor window for the content of the block will have a “save” button to update the block within the overall page editor. The problem arises […]
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In January the UMaine home page was refreshed to take advantage of modern web design features. The most noticeable change you will see is a full-motion video at the top of the home page instead of a static image. As you scroll deeper into the home page, you will find elements that help section off different […]
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Does your department publish an email newsletter? Digital Communications will be auditing our website in the near future in a search for colleges, schools, departments and groups using email marketing tools such as Constant Contact, Mailchimp and others. While the campus WordPress environment (and websites in general) are a primary focus for Digital Communications at UMaine, multiple […]
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Microsoft Office 365 has robust accessibility features you can utilize to ensure your documents meet these important standards. Following the above checklist will ensure a smooth accessibility review process using the accessibility review feature in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Once a document is ready to publish online, a good option to consider is the […]
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Beginning with this newsletter, the “Gutenberg corner” will feature tips, advice, and updates regarding the new Gutenberg editor and its functionality for UMaine websites. Gutenberg training available biweekly If you are ready to learn about the new Gutenberg editor, or just want a refresher on its features, our biweekly Gutenberg training is a great place to start. […]
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The Digital Communications team has been performing behind-the-scenes work with your websites. You may see changes in the WordPress dashboard once these changes are made: SEO — Moving from Yoast to SEOPress As mentioned in our October newsletter, we are transitioning from the Yoast SEO tool to SEOPress for search optimization features. The SEOPress tool […]
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While we continue to adopt the newer Gutenberg Editor, we are working to ensure our older Content Blocks system continues to work for websites. A critical issue has been discovered with the Content Blocks system and the WordPress revision history feature, resulting in corrupted, uneditable pages when the error occurs. With the help of UMS […]
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As mentioned in our August newsletter, our existing Event List Content Block has become unreliable, and we have discontinued its use. The new method of listing events uses a text “shortcode” — instructions for the website you can add in the page editor that will trigger features in the published pages. We have used these […]
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