Explore a variety of web topics in written form and short introductory videos. Looking for a deeper review of these topics? Check out our community training offerings.
Resource Library
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Getting Started with YaleSites
This resource will guide you in how to navigate, create content, and perform all the basic site-building YaleSites features.
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Archiving or Deleting Your Website
Archived sites will move into a “static” state where they are still visible online, but not fully functional or updatable.
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Basic Principles of Information Architecture
Information architecture (IA) focuses on organizing, structuring, and labeling content in an effective and sustainable way.
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Building with Blocks
Our design system changes the paradigm for web building at Yale. Learn how to build with Blocks to make your content shine.
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Building Your Menu
Learn how to build a basic or mega menu on the new YaleSites Platform and wayfinding tactics to ensure users can easily navigate your site.
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Creating Accessible and Inclusive Content
At Yale, we’re committed to promoting a respectful, accessible, and inclusive community on campus. That commitment extends to our websites.
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How to Conduct a Content Audit
Content audits keep an inventory of a website and provide insight into which content to create, update, re-write, or delete.
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Interpreting and Using Analytics Data
Web analytics helps you track and interpret user data to make informed decisions about content and structure.
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Regular Auditing and Web Maintenance
Regular auditing and web maintenance is vital to building and maintaining trust with your visitors. Learn about how to prioritize content updates.
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Self-Service Quick Start Guide
What do we mean when we say a site is self-service? It means you or your department is responsible for rebuilding your website on the new YaleSites.
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Supported Build on YaleSites
If your site has been identified for supported build, the YaleSites team and ITS will help you rebuild on the new YaleSites platform.
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Using a Content Matrix
A content matrix helps web content managers decide how to map and shape content from an old site into a new one.
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Web Writing Best Practices
Yale’s websites are an important part of how we communicate with our many audiences. Apply these proven best practices to ensure readable web content.
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Working with a Vendor
If your site has complex needs and your department has the budget, you can work with a web agency to build your site on the YaleSites platform.
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Writing for SEO
Writing for search engine optimization (SEO) means knowing how to use keywords, header styles, page titles and meta descriptions effectively.
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YaleSites Upgrade Pathways
The YaleSites team and ITS have identified pathways for each site’s upgrade and migration process. Learn more about your pathway and how to prepare.