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The new templates include several design options for customization - before building your site, it is recommended that you choose which base style (crimson or white background) you would like to use for your site header. The masthead contains four main includes the following content areas:

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The Global Navigation - The global navigation is a page element that is required for all NMSU websites. It includes important links and the dropdown search field.

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  1. Logo - The NMSU logo. Clicking on the logo will direct you to the NMSU homepage.

  2. Reporting Hierarchy - You have the option to customize what is presented in above your site name. Include the name of the university or create a hierarchy and list the reporting department or college.

  3. Site Name - You can customize your site name. This also serves as a link back to the homepage of your site.

  4. Call-to-Action (CTA) Buttons - You have the option to include buttons to highlight important actions you want your audience to take.

  5. The Global Navigation - The global navigation is a page element that is required for all NMSU websites. It includes important links and the dropdown search field.

  6. Top Navigation - Your primary site navigation.

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There are three standard components in the footer—the logo and contact information, custom column fields, and site legal disclaimer.

Masthead Options - Crimson or White

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Build the Masthead

  1. Go to the _Site Configuration Folder.

  2. Select the Masthead Setup block.

  3. Click Edit.

  4. Include your site name.

  5. Select an option to Add College or Reporting Unit Title.

    1. If you select, Yes, you can include your College or Reporting Unit as part of your masthead and provide a link to their college or unit homepage.

    2. If you select No, the university name will appear above your site name with a link to the NMSU homepage

  6. Select an option to Add Buttons in Masthead.

  7. Select Preview Draft.

  8. Click Submit.

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Adding or Removing Masthead Buttons

Buttons will appear on the right hand side of the masthead. A maximum of 4 buttons can be added.

For each button:

  1. Enter the External Link URL

  2. Include the Button Text.

You can use the arrow icons to reorder the presentation of your buttons. Click the

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to add a new button. Click the
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to remove a button.

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