Overview

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Learn how to create new pages and folders in the campus CMS.

Steps to Take

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When you need to create a new page, you can either create a new page from a blank template, or you can copy an existing page and then edit it with new content.

Search for duplicate content on UC San Diego sites (Google)

• In large sites like Blink and TritonLink, there may already be a page that covers your topic.
• If there is, link to that page instead of creating a new page with duplicate content.
• If you need information added to the page you've found, coordinate with the person responsible for that page.
• If you aren't sure who is responsible for a page, ask us: wts@ucsd.edu.

Create the new folder or page

In web hierarchy

1. Drill down to the folder where you want the new page or folder to appear. The page will be created in this location by default.
2. From the menu bar, select Add Content / Page - "type" or Folder
3. If you are creating a page, choose an appropriate template.
   • Available templates will depend on what the site manager has made available.
     
4. Enter the Name and Metadata for your new page or folder.
5. Complete any content fields as needed.
6. Click Save & Preview
7. When you create a new page, it will automatically save in your drafts queue and can't be published until you click the Submit button.
   1. You can access your drafts from My Content in the top black navigation bar.
   2. Once the new page is in the site hierarchy, e.g., /Blink/finance/cash, it can be published at any time.
      1. Some sites are published every weekend (Blink and TritonLink)
      2. Any CMS site can be published by any user with access to that site. If you don't want a new page published, you need to disable it from publishing.

• Click Save & Preview
• Click Submit

In Draft section

Create the new page in a draft folder that is disabled from publishing and indexing (it won't show up in any site navigation).

• Blink and TritonLink have draft folders set up for individual users, e.g., /_draft/your-name
• If you need help creating a draft channel in your site, contact Workplace Technology Services.
• When you're ready to publish the page to production, you'll need to move it to it's final destination.

Naming the Page

You will need a system name and a title for your page.

• System name:
• This will determine part of the page's URL (web address).
  • If it is to be the main page for this folder, the name should be "index."
    • All folders must have an "index" page to comply with UC San Diego website standards.
  • It should be short but descriptive
  • Do not include spaces, capital letters or special symbols. These can cause errors with search.
• Title:
• This is crucial for search results. Choose something that:
  • Will distinguish your page from other pages
  • Reflects what is actually on the page (not a 'cute' or 'clever' title)
  • Is something your users will search for (again, not 'cute' or 'clever')