CMS Training Resources

On this page, you will find multiple resources for the website maintenance processes.

• CMS Server Login - uses the same user name (full email address) and password you use to login to a computer on campus. If accessing the CMS off campus you will need to be connected to VPN first. For help in setting up a VPN please contact the IT helpcenter.
• New User Web Site Content Management System Training Sign Up - This training is the standard web site training session for new users. Or users that want a refresher of the training course after the migration process. All users must go thru the training in order to gain access to the CMS.
  • New User Web Site Training - 1/10 from 10-12 please get in touch with Kelly Smith to sign up.

CMS v10  Tutorials:

NOTE: you will need to enter your Kutztown University login information to view these videos.

• NEWLY UPDATED VIDEOS WILL BE POSTED EARLY JANUARY 2025.
  • Please contact us in the interim should you need assistance.

Additional videos will be added. Contact us to request another subject.

Printable Walkthroughs (files are PDFs)

• How to reassign a page (for those in Page Assignor permission group)
• Updating a previously published asset
• Managing Assets: Loading Assets, Adding Assets to Workflow, Advancing through Workflow
• Inserting links
• Standard Workflow
• Self-Publish Workflow
• Reassign a page/component
• Required Fields Checklist for checking in a page
• Creating an Accordion Component
• FlippingBook Component
• Media Container Embedding (new/updated)
• Embedding a YouTube Playlist (updated)
• Spotify Embedding (new/updated)

Would you like a specific topic added? Request by emailing leiboff@kutztown.edu

Web Site Style Guide Resources:

• General Content Layout - a printable 11x17 styleguide of the content components available
• Text Formats in the text area component
• Paragraph Title - Druk Medium; 40pt; Old Main; All Caps
• Paragraph - Atlas Grotesk; 16pt; Black
• Call Out Text - Atlas Grotesk; Bold; Italic; 18pt; Old Main

Image Sizing Resources:

• Masthead 1280 x 720 ratio 16:9
• Content Graphic / Media Image 740 x 410
• Gallery Images 600 x 600

The the URL will set a specific width and height based on the type of image and the needs of the responsive web site. Users can assign the focal point at the top of the Y axis (sacrificing bottom content), and keep the quality at 100%. By default it also sets it to 72ppi.

All resized images are saved as a ZIP. Those images can then be uploaded as assets or attached to submission forms as needed.

PARAGRAPH TITLE

paragraph

Call Out text

• Image sizes
  • Masthead - L 1280 x H 720
  • Two Column Image - L 740 x H 410
  • Media Image - L 740 x H 410
  • Photo Gallery Image - L 600 x H 600
  • Resolution: 72 DPI

If you would like to see additional tutorials created please contact Kelly Smith.