New to managing a pdx.edu site? Start here to get some basic information on getting started with your site, including logging in and making your first page. You can also check the video walkthrough for a demonstration.
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Login & access
Login to your site using these instructions; check the Overview for instructions on requesting site access.
Add /login to the end of your site’s URL to login to your site.
If this is your first time logging in, notify the Site Dev Team so we can give you the appropriate permissions.
If you see an “Access Denied” error when logging into your site, it just means you are already logged in so are denied from accessing the login page a second time.
Admin menu
Provided you have editing permissions, when logged into your site you’ll see an admin menu at the top of the page. Feel free to explore the admin menu to determine the function of each area, however there are a few tips to note:
Toggle menu visibility by selecting “Manage” in the top left of the menu.
The search box allows you to search through available functions in the admin menu.
Toggle the admin menu between horizontal and vertical display by selecting the orientation button: ⇤.
Select the Acquia logo, which looks like a flame, to navigate to your site’s homepage.
Accessibility
It’s both a legal requirement and best practice to ensure all content on your site is accessible to users with disabilities. With that in mind, here are a few basics to remember:
Headings:
Use only for section titles to create an outline and organization of your pages; these are not for design or emphasis.
Structure appropriately. For example, use Heading 2 for main section titles and Heading 3 for sub-sections.
Links:
Name links for their destination and verify they make sense out of context.
Never use full URLs as link text unless the link is intended to be printed.
Images:
Add purpose-based alt text for images that provide content and information or a short description of the image if decorative.
Never put text in images.
Videos:
All videos must have accurate closed captioning and transcripts.
Videos also require sound and video controls, such as those provided by YouTube.
For additional information, review the W3C Accessibility fundamentals, reach out to the Accessibility & Content Team (ACT), or review the ACT’s information on digital accessibility.
Adding your first page
Use these instructions to practice making a draft (unpublished) page on your site which you will then delete.
Login to your site.
Using the admin menu, go to “Content ￫ Add Content ￫ Landing Page”.
Enter “Test Page” into the “Title” field.
All pages are required to have a title.
In the “Paragraph Type” dropdown, choose “H1 Header - Page Title” then select “Add Paragraph”.
All pages are required to have an H1 Header.
Choose “Draft” in the “Save as” dropdown, then select “Save”.
Selecting “Published” will make the page publicly visible. If you accidentally publish the page, select “Archived” to remove it from public view.
Select “Edit” to continue modifying the page.
Add more page elements using the “Paragraph Type” dropdown.
Use the Blocks by Type documentation to see other block/paragraph types and what they look like.
Reorder blocks using the crosshairs to the left of each block.
View new changes by selecting “Save” or “Preview”.
If you get an error message, review the message to determine and fix the cause. Some blocks have required elements that might be missing.
When done, select “Delete” near the top of the page to delete the page.