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The "_Site Configuration" folder is the location where you will find your initial set up blocks. This folder should be the location for any other specialty blocks that you might want to add. The two required blocks that you must configure are the site masthead and the footer.

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Overview of the Footer

The new templates include several design options for customization - before building your site, it is recommended that you choose which base style you would like to use for your site footer. The default options for the site footer include a crimson or white background. In addition to the default options, you can also select the standard (sand background) or a simple footer set up. It is recommended that your footers are consistent across your website, but you do have the option to select a different footer on a page-by-page basis if it is needed.

The footer includes the following content areas:

  1. Logo Setup - The main NMSU logo setup with tagline is a global asset and cannot be changed. The logo setup links to the NMSU homepage when clicked.

  2. Site Name - The name of your website. The site name in the footer should be consistent with the site name in the masthead.

  3. Address Block - The address block is optional, but is recommended.

  4. Social Media Icons - You can include any number of social media icons that link to your social media pages and/or profiles.

  5. CTA Button - There is an option to include a call-to-action button in the footer. The CTA button will display under the social media icons (if used) and as part of the address block.

  6. Link Columns - You can include a collection of links in a column. The simple footer does not include link columns.

  7. Legal Disclaimer - Every NMSU webpage should include a legal disclaimer.

Build the Default Footer

  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.

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

 

 

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

Add building the masthead and footer and theme customizer.

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