Teaser Information

Understanding Teaser Fields in YaleSites

Teaser fields are essential components in YaleSites that allow you to create concise previews of your content. These previews are displayed in various locations such as content listings, social media shares, and search engine results, helping to attract and inform your audience.

What Are Teaser Fields?

Teaser fields consist of:

  • Teaser Title: A brief, attention-grabbing title summarizing the content.
  • Teaser Text: A short description or excerpt that provides more context about the content.
  • Teaser Media: An optional image or video thumbnail that visually represents the content.

These elements work together to give users a snapshot of your content, encouraging them to explore further.

screenshot of teaser settings

Where to Find and Edit Teaser Fields

To add or edit teaser fields:

  1. Navigate to Your Content: Go to the specific content item (e.g., Page, Post, Event, Profile).
  2. Access Manage Settings: In the top admin toolbar, click on Manage Settings.
  3. Scroll to locate and Edit Teaser Fields
    • Teaser Title: Enter a concise title that captures the essence of your content.
    • Teaser Text: Provide a brief summary or excerpt.
    • Teaser Media: Upload an image or video thumbnail that complements your content.

Remember to save your changes after editing.

How Teasers Appear Across the Site

Teaser fields are utilized in various ways:

  • Dynamic Content Blocks: Displayed in lists of content, such as blog posts, event calendars and the view content block.
  • Site Search Results: Your site search will use and display teaser information in the results.
  • Social Media Shares: When content is shared on platforms like Facebook or Twitter, the teaser title, text, and media are used to generate the preview.
  • Search Engine Results: Search engines may display teaser information in their results, influencing click-through rates.

By providing clear and engaging teaser content, you can enhance user experience and increase engagement with your site.

Best Practices for Teaser Fields

  • Be Concise: Keep titles and text brief and to the point.
  • Be Descriptive: Ensure the teaser accurately reflects the content.
  • Use High-Quality Media: Choose images or videos that are clear and relevant.
  • Maintain Consistency: Use a consistent style and tone across all teaser fields.