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Feature Pack: Base

Mar 22, 2024

Split Content Block

This special homepage blocks sit within a container known as a Split Content block. Two of of the blocks can be put in the Split Content block because each block has a width of only 50% of the page. You will need to make sure your page has been adjusted from the “Default Template” to…

Apr 14, 2021

RSS Block

This easy to use block allows content maintainers to easily embed content from RSS feeds by simply copying and pasting in the URL of their favorite RSS source. Share numerous stories from outside sources (like the CNN news RSS feed provided in the example below) directly on pages with only a few clicks. Add an RSS Feed…

May 27, 2020

Accordion Block

Use Cases The Accordion block is a styled list that grants site maintainers the option to have information nested through a collapsible drop-down. An example of several blocks within a block, the Accordion block allows for several lines of text through its “Add an item” feature, which provides the option of adding multiple paragraph blocks…

May 27, 2020

Block Quote Block

The Block Quote block is designed for presenting longer excerpts from external sources, such as a research article, annual report or strategic plan. A good rule of thumb is to use a block quote if a quoted excerpt is going to be more than three lines of a paragraph when displayed on a desktop. In…

May 27, 2020

Button Block

Use Cases The Button block provides a visually appealing way to include styled hyperlinks on a page or post. This block is good for grabbing a reader’s attention at the end of a paragraph or story, and it prompts them to dig deeper into a site and explore other relevant content. It’s important to be…

May 26, 2020

Featured Content Block

Use Cases The Featured Content block is a useful tool for pointing users toward important or timely pages and stories; keeping users on their site for longer; and/or breaking up long chunks of text, all of which can create repeat visitors. See an example of a Featured Content block below: Features To add a Featured…

May 26, 2020

Text Links Block

Overview The Text Links block is most often used immediately below a paragraph block, and it provides a way to link out to resources that may have been discussed in the preceding paragraph(s). The block can display links in either one or two columns. It will automatically balance the links between the two columns so…