Sitecore How-To: Using the Jumbotron Feature

Want to jazz-up your web page with a large photo feature that catches the eye? Join our web specialist Michael Keller as he walks you through the Jumbotron feature for your Sitecore pages.

As always, if you need any consultation or assistance with your web pages in Sitecore, don’t hesitate to contact the IT Help Desk or set up an appointment with Michael for one-on-one consultation!

 

New Services for Sitecore Editors Now Available

Sitecore Individual InstructionOur Web Team is rolling out some new services for the SMU community to help with getting the most out of Sitecore, our web content authoring system. Whether it is some one-on-one help, getting a better understanding of your site’s audience, or a refresher course, we can help. Continue reading New Services for Sitecore Editors Now Available

OIT Launches New Web Support Site and Assistant Pilot

Web SupportAfter a decade of using Sitecore for SMU’s web content management system, we know how challenging it can be for editors who make changes infrequently. In the past couple of years, we have made great strides in making the tool easier to use for everyone. With the rollout of the Cornerstone templates and the Experience Editor’s enabling WYSIWYG editing of our site’s webpages, Sitecore has never been more user friendly. Yet, there are times when a school or department doesn’t have the time to edit their webpages or just needs some additional help.  To help, OIT is launching a Web Assistant pilot plus a new support site. Continue reading OIT Launches New Web Support Site and Assistant Pilot

Setting the Cornerstone: Sitecore Design Upgrades Continue

Sitecore LogoIf you work within Sitecore, SMU’s Content Management System for the web, you’ve probably heard about new design templates being designed and implemented across all SMU web pages to improve the look and feel of our web presence as well as improving accessibility for those using assistive technologies. We’d like to provide you with an update on how the conversion to these new “Cornerstone” templates is going! Continue reading Setting the Cornerstone: Sitecore Design Upgrades Continue

Making Sitecore Approachable with Individual Instruction

Sitecore Individual InstructionWith Sitecore being the official web tool for the campus, we want it to not only be a success for the University but using it to be successful for you too. OIT provides regular training classes, webinars, and SMU-specific documentation for using Sitecore. Beyond that, we offer several Sitecore Clinics, walk-in sessions where users can get their questions answers, and Individual Instruction, where users can get personal assistance with using features and forms. Continue reading Making Sitecore Approachable with Individual Instruction