Each content type uses a unique template that supports its specific use case.
YaleSites Content Types
Selecting the appropriate content type is key in building and managing an effective and engaging website. Each content type serves a distinct purpose, ensuring that your content is presented in the most fitting manner to resonate with your audience.
The YaleSite platform offers different content types, pages, posts, events and profiles to empower site builders to organize and present their content effectively.
Page
The Page content type is versatile, designed for creating foundational content on your website.
- Versatile for foundational content
- Ideal for information that doesn’t change frequently
- Provides a stable and consistent user experience
Ideal for building the main sections of your website, such as engaging homepage, landing pages and other informational pages.
Post
Designed for time-sensitive content, featuring a publish date and author byline to highlight recent updates and contributions.
- Uses a unique template with publish date and author byline
- Ideal for time-based content
Ideal for publishing time-sensitive content like news articles, blog posts, and announcements, with a publish date and author byline.
Events
Optimized for event promotion, featuring dedicated detailed event information.
- Uses a unique template tailored for event listings
- Ideal for promoting and managing events
Tailored for creating and displaying individual event listings, supporting hybrid, in-person, and virtual formats.
Profiles
Manage and present profiles and directories on your website.
- Uses a unique template for managing profiles
- Ideal for presenting detailed information about individuals or groups
Perfect for showcasing people on your website.
YaleSite’s Layout Builder
Layout Builder is the visual editing environment where you’ll assemble the Blocks best suited to your content needs.
Building With Blocks
This resource will help you understand the Blocks available and how to use them to make your content shine.