Understanding the Types of Pages
Video Walkthrough:
Community Pages
Community pages are dynamic hubs for showcasing curated, tagged content such as resources, videos, classes, mentors, and blogs. They allow for frequent updates and integration with other platform features like Uconnect emails.
How to Identify a Community Page:
Look for the word "channels" in the page URL.
Community pages feature widgets that display tagged content.
Custom Pages
Custom pages, also called regular pages, are single-purpose pages ideal for specific content like staff directories, mission statements, or event landing pages.
How to Identify a Custom Page:
The URL ends with a backslash followed by the page name (e.g., "/outcomes").
These pages are not designed to display tagged content or widgets.
How to Manage Community Pages
Accessing Community Pages
Navigate to Manage > Communities in the admin dashboard.
Use the search bar to find specific pages by name.
Click on a page to edit its settings.
Editing Community Pages
You can customize several elements of a community page:
Name: Update the page name as needed.
Description: Use the text editor to add or modify the page description.
Header Image: Add or update the background header image.
Static Content: Add advanced text, images, or videos to the top of the page using the "Edit Static Content" button.
Visibility Filters: Set filters to control who can view the page, such as locking it behind SSO or restricting visibility.
Working with Widgets on a Community Page
Widgets display the tagged content on community pages. Examples include resources, events, and job postings.
To add content to a widget, tag it to the relevant community page.
Layout or structural changes to widgets must be handled by uConnect support.
Key Considerations
Some pages, like the "student" community page, have restricted edits (e.g., URL changes) due to their connection to user account sign-ups.
Community pages cannot be archived. You can keep them active or delete them permanently.
How to Manage Pages
Accessing Pages
Navigate to Publish > Pages in the admin dashboard.
Use the search bar to find a specific page.
Click on a page to edit or update its content.
Editing Custom Pages
Pages can be used for:
Staff or team pages (e.g., "Meet the Team" page)
Mission statements
Content-specific landing pages (e.g., "Fall Career Fair")
Archiving Pages
Pages can be moved to the trash and unpublished for later use.
Unlike Community pages, pages are easier to archive and restore.
Best Practices
When to Use Community Pages
If the page will host dynamic content that requires tagging and frequent updates.
If you want the page to integrate with Uconnect emails or act as a filterable hub for users.
When to Use Custom Pages
For single-purpose content that doesn’t require tagging or widgets.
When the page’s content won’t be updated dynamically.
By understanding the differences and functionality of community pages and custom pages, you can make the most of your Uconnect platform. Community pages offer more dynamic and interactive features, while custom pages serve specific, single-use purposes. Use this guide to determine which page type suits your needs and how to manage them effectively.