Basic Page

The Basic Page content type is typically the default and most flexible option for most pages on a website. Sidebars are available for links to subpages and sections within the page.

Examples of the Basic Page can be seen throughout this website. Ninety percent of the content is being displayed using the Basic Page content type.
  • Title (required) - Text entered will be used as the title of the content, included in the breadcrumbs, and become the content’s URL unless otherwise configured.
  • Description (optional) - Available for all headers. Brief summary of the page to share at the top or simple information to share about the page.
  • Header Options
    • Display Breadcrumbs - Ability to display or hide the breadcrumbs on the page. Defaults to displaying them
    • Header Size (required) - Set the size of the header to be used for the page. Defaults to small
  • Page Header section (optional)
    All fields associated with header options for the page.
    • Eyebrow Text (optional) - Available for Large header. Tiny text displayed above the main page title.
    • Image (optional) - Available for Large and Medium headers. Displays an image banner across the header.
    • Button section
      Available only for Large Header. Provides a link button users can click on.
      • Button Color (optional) - Choose your button color; green, green outline, gold, or gold outline.
      • Link / Text (optional) - Provide a URL for the link and what the text will say on the button.
  1. Log in to your site as an editor or user with the appropriate permissions.
  2. Click on the Content link in the admin menu or toolbar
    1. Create button will provide a list of content types to choose from
      1. From the list, select Basic Page
    2. Content button will show you a listing of all content already created
      1. Click on the Add Content button
      2. From the list, select Basic Page
  3. (required) Enter a title for the article in the Title field.
  4. (optional) Provide a Description for the page to summarize what will be found
  5. Header Options
    1. Select or Unselect to Display Breadcrumbs on the page
    2. (required) Choose a Header Size for the header on the page
  6. (optional) Page Header section
    1. Medium and Large
      1. (optional) Choose an Image to display in the header
    2. Large only
      1. (optional) Provide a little Eyebrow Text which will be displayed above the title, typically a department name or specific topic
      2. (optional) Select a Button Color for the CTA button
      3. (optional) Provide a Link URL / Text for the CTA button
  7. (required) Add Component to the Content section from the Component Library
  8. When you are finished, click the Save button to save the page.

Additional field options

  • SEO Analysis
    Provides real-time analysis of the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for your content
  • Menu settings
    Ability to add the content to a menu structure
  • Scheduling options
    Ability to schedule content to be published or unpublished on a specific day and time
  • URL alias
    Generate or create your own URL to the content
  • URL redirects
    Ability to add additional URLs that will take users to this content

Header Sizes

With the basic page, you get to choose between three types of headers (Small, Medium, Large). As the sizes get larger, so does the amount of information available to display in each. Choose each one below to see examples and see which one fits the feel of the page you are creating.
  • Small
    This header is the most simple with only a Title and Description available to display.
  • Medium
    Adds an Image for a little splash of color and imagery.
  • Large
    Adds some Eyebrow Text above the Title and the ability to add a CTA button.

University Communications has provided further information about Page Headers regarding best practices on their Web Creator Guide. Check out their guide for more tips and tricks.