I Have a Site
The documentation here focuses on core tasks and general concepts that apply across most content types in the SOM web system such as pages, news posts, events, directory profiles, and more. These are the fundamentals you’ll need regardless of what kind of content you manage.
Start With the Basics
If you’re new to the SOM WordPress system, begin with these topics:
- How to Log In – Access your site and the WordPress dashboard
- How to Edit Content – How to make changes to existing content
- How to Add Links – Create accessible, meaningful links
- Publishing States – Understand drafts, published (live) content, and scheduling
- Responsive Design – Ensure your content works well on all screen sizes
- Cache Issues – Troubleshoot when changes don’t appear right away
- Featured and Bottom Content Areas – Learn where and when to use alternate content regions
These pages will help you understand how the system works before you dive into managing specific content.
Where to Go Next
What you need to learn next depends on what type of content you’re responsible for.
The Web Guide is organized by content type. After reviewing the basics above, continue to the section that matches your role:
- Navigation – For managing the top (primary) and left-hand navigation
- Pages – For managing core site content and left-hand navigation
- Media Library – Where images and documents are stored
- Directory – For faculty, staff, or profile-based content
- News Posts – For publishing announcements, stories, and updates
- Events – For managing calendar and event listings
For example, some editors only manage news posts and may never need to create pages or adjust navigation. Others may focus on pages, media, or events. Use the Web Guide sections most relevant to your responsibilities.