{"id":38273,"date":"2024-12-11T16:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T21:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/university-communications.ncsu.edu\/documentation\/?p=38273"},"modified":"2025-01-10T08:47:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T13:47:35","slug":"december-2024-web-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/university-communications.ncsu.edu\/documentation\/december-2024-web-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2024 Web Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Brand Site Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Phase 1 Target Launch<\/strong>: The new brand site is set to launch in April 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Editorial Guidelines Update<\/strong>: A new style guide section, modeled on the AP Stylebook, is in development with improved search and maintenance functionality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mega Menu Development<\/strong>: Work on a robust mega menu for the brand site is scheduled for late January, with potential expansion campus-wide by summer 2025.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&#8220;Do This, Not That&#8221; Blocks<\/strong>: A new block is in the works to provide examples of brand best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart Search Rollout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Smart Search feature has been live on the College of Sciences site for nearly a month, with positive feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further refinements will be made in January 2025, informed by user interviews. Campus-wide rollout is planned for early 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Glossary Plugin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A glossary plugin, authored by Arianna Story, is under consideration for wider adoption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It enables definitions for terms across a site, accessible via hover or click. Deployment on the documentation site is a priority, with feedback welcomed for additional use cases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Photo Galleries and News Post Enhancements<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A brainstorming session generated ideas for improving photo galleries, including traditional, timeline, and hybrid layouts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Further work is planned to refine and combine concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future sessions will explore options for brief, impactful content displays like infographics and sidebar narratives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Table of Contents (ToC) Feature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new ToC feature will launch in January 2025 for pages only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ToC automatically generates navigation links for headings, supporting up to 10 items split into two columns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future updates may refine its layout and expand its use to posts based on user feedback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hero Area Adjustments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minor updates to text sizing and box styling are underway to improve alignment and consistency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aimed for release later in January, these changes address visual discrepancies for text-heavy hero areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grid System Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Significant backend work is being done to establish a consistent grid system across blocks and elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The floated fact and spotlight blocks will be replaced by updated functionality within the fancy paragraph block.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Closing Notes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The team is committed to iterating on these updates with user feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recap posts for all meetings, including this one, are available on the <a href=\"#\">documentation site<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next meetings are scheduled for January and February 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to these discussions. 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