USU Extension
Web Editors' Toolkit
Web Editor Training and Resources
How to Obtain Access to Edit Extension Websites and Pages
Utah State University websites and pages are created and edited in a content management system called Omni CMS (formerly called OU Campus). Before being granted access to work with USU web pages, editors must first complete USU IT's Omni CMS training.
Next Step Training
After completing the required Omni CMS training, new editors should learn some basic editing tasks by completing this online training.Template Options
After completing the next step training, web editors may wish to complete additional training and learn how to add design elements such as columns, alerts buttons, lists, tables, icons cards, and more.Advanced Web Editor Training (HTML and Bootstrap 4)
For web editors who have become comfortable editing websites in the WYSIWYG editor, it may be beneficial to learn how to code in HTML and Bootstrap to take their web skills to the next level.
University-Wide Web Editor Resources
Extension Web Team Blog
View announcements, news and tips from the USU Extension web team.
3 Proven Steps to Boost Your Web Traffic With SEO
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Accessibility Basics for USU Extension Websites
Ensuring websites are accessible is essential to providing information and a great experience for all visitors, regardless of how they interact with the web.
How to Optimize Images for the Web
Pointers for creating images for the web that look good but wont take too long to load (no matter a user's internet speed).
Ten Tips for Creating Better USU Extension Web Pages
Creating a great web page in USU's content management system isn’t just about making it look good—it’s about making it accessible, responsive, and easy to maintain. Here are some key tips to help you build pages that work well for all users.
Example Banners for USU Extension Websites
Templates and instructions to make creating page banners easy.
Accessible and Responsive Web Banners With Call-to-Action Buttons
Sample web banners for USU Extension template pages.
How to Create Effective and Accessible Web Page Titles and Descriptions
Get your web content out to more people by creating titles and descriptions that help with accessibility and search engine optimization.
Extension Research Article Style Guide
Guidelines and tips for making research articles in USU Extension web templates look great.
Pop-up Image Modals for USU Extension Web Pages
When creating web pages, sometimes it's important to give veiwers the ability to enlarge a photo to view more details or a larger image. The pop-up image modal for USU Extension websites allows users to do that.
Who Should I Contact for Website Help?
- For agriculture and natural resources pages, contact Ashley Hopkins (ashley.hopkins@usu.edu)
- For home and community pages, contact Kristin Hoch (kristin.hoch@usu.edu)
- For state 4-H pages, contact Lacey Lamborn (lacey.lamborn@usu.edu)
- For additional help, contact the USU Extension web team (extensionweb@usu.edu)