September 2024 - Updates for Departments and Schools

    • As we transition to the Finalsite platform, it is crucial for all Web Content Managers (WCMs) to participate and ensure that your school and department websites meet the new platform standards.

      The following important action items must be completed by Friday, October 4.

       

      Below are step-by-step instructions on how to update your site. Please complete the Updates Completion Form to confirm your website updates. This allows the team to track which sites have been completed. 

       

      Select each tab below to view the instructions.
  • All WCMs - Delete Inactive Sections, Pages and Old Documents

    • Follow the steps below to delete inactive and hidden pages, and old documents  from your department's web page or a school website.

       

      Review and Delete Sections: 

      1. Please look over each channel to locate sections that are hidden. To verify what is visible on the website vs. what is hidden. Follow the steps below:

        1. Step 1: List all of the Sections that are live on your website( See image on left)

        2. Step 2: Compare the Sections List to what is listed on the backend for that Section ( See image on the right)

        3. Step 3: Once you identify the sections that are not displayed on your live site, Select DELETE under the Actions column, then type DELETE to remove the Section.

                    Channel drop down on site                       list of old sections

       

       


       

      Review and Delete Inactive Pages 

        1. Step 1: In the Site Manager open a Section to review the list of Pages 

        2. Step 2: Identify ALL page that are marked INACTIVE

        3. Step 3: DELETE all the pages that are marked INACTIVE.

        4. Step 4: Select Actions for the INACTIVE page and click on DELETE.

        5. Step 5: Select DELETE and type DELETE to remove the Page.

                   

       

       

       


       

       

      Remove Old Documents from the Files and Folders:  

       

      1. Under each Channel (Our School, Students and Parents, Academics, Activities, and School Counseling) Select the Tools Tab from the top navigation bar or on the right of the page locate the  Common Tools Section.
      2. Select File and Folders. 
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      5. Review the files and delete all old documents or images that are no longer displayed on your website.
      6. Select the More dropdown
      7. Click Delete and Select Yes from the Confirmation window.