Websites & Design

Utah State University uses the content management system Omni CMS (formerly Omni CMS) to give colleges, departments, and programs the ability to create web content catered to their organization while maintaining a cohesive look across the university. This site provides content managers resources for improving their website and support via additional training from the Web team. Submit a support ticket to receive one-on-one help with problems you may be facing.

Compliance with Utah HB 261
If you have editor access in Modern Campus CMS, you have stewardship for compliance with Utah HB261. You can learn more about what that means for you and your department(s) on our HB261 information page.

Compliance with New ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Ruling - Prepare Now Before 2026 Deadline
If you have editor access in Modern Campus CMS, you are responsible for compliance with the new ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Ruling. You can learn more about what that means for you and your department(s) on our ADA Title II information page.

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Add a news section or other content to your Omni CMS website with content promoter. Learn how to use tags, add a CP feed to your homepage, and more.
Content Promoter | IT Web

Content Promoter

Add a news section or other content to your Omni CMS website with content promoter. Learn how to use tags, add a CP feed to your homepage, and more.

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Want to learn more about Web Accessibility but couldn't attend one of our live workshops? Learn more and watch a recording of the April 16, 2019 workshop with Christopher Phillips.
IVC Recording of Website Accessibility Workshop 04-16-2019 | IT Web Team

IVC Recording of Website Accessibility Workshop 04-16-2019

Want to learn more about Web Accessibility but couldn't attend one of our live workshops? Learn more and watch a recording of the April 16, 2019 workshop with Christopher Phillips.

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Keep your website relevant, up-to-date, and functioning great by completing an annual review. Check for various web accessibility issues, outdated content, and poor-quality images, then take action! The quality of your website depends on you.
Annual Website Audit | IT Web

Annual Website Audit

Keep your website relevant, up-to-date, and functioning great by completing an annual review. Check for various web accessibility issues, outdated content, and poor-quality images, then take action! The quality of your website depends on you.

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Learn how to work with the IT Web Team to access your Omni CMS website analytics through Google Looker Studio (formerly Data Studio).
Google Analytics with Looker Studio | IT Web Team

Google Analytics with Looker Studio

Learn how to work with the IT Web Team to access your Omni CMS website analytics through Google Looker Studio (formerly Data Studio).

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Only someone with a valid USU ID number (A-number) can have access to edit an Omni CMS website at USU. If you have a need for editors not affiliated with USU, here is what you need to know.
Access for Non-USU Staff Members to Edit Omni CMS Websites | IT Web

Access for Non-USU Staff Members to Edit Omni CMS Websites

Only someone with a valid USU ID number (A-number) can have access to edit an Omni CMS website at USU. If you have a need for editors not affiliated with USU, here is what you need to know.

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Learn how to get the embed widget code for a Box folder, including how to gain access to that code as a co-owner.
Box Embed Widget | IT Web

Box Embed Widget

Learn how to get the embed widget code for a Box folder, including how to gain access to that code as a co-owner.

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Older content, no longer relevant on a website can be maintained using the USU Library Digital Commons service.
Digital Commons for Archive Web Content Storage | IT Web

Digital Commons for Archive Web Content Storage

Older content, no longer relevant on a website can be maintained using the USU Library Digital Commons service.

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Learn more about what your college, department, or program can do with e-commerce.
E-commerce | IT Web

E-commerce

Learn more about what your college, department, or program can do with e-commerce.

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Learn about your options for displaying a faculty and staff directory on your website. Setting up the directory is handled by the IT Web Team. Adding faculty and staff members is the responsibility of the content manager.
Faculty & Staff Directory

Faculty & Staff Directory

Learn about your options for displaying a faculty and staff directory on your website. Setting up the directory is handled by the IT Web Team. Adding faculty and staff members is the responsibility of the content manager.

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USU Has a license to download stock images for our websites from Getty Images. You can learn more about how to access those images in this article.
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Stock Images

USU Has a license to download stock images for our websites from Getty Images. You can learn more about how to access those images in this article.

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Examples of alerts and text boxes and how to implement them on USU websites
Alerts | IT Web

Alerts

Examples of alerts and text boxes and how to implement them on USU websites

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Make sure your USU website stays up-to-date and accessible for all website visitors each year.
Annual Website Audits

Annual Website Audits

Make sure your USU website stays up-to-date and accessible for all website visitors each year.

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Learn how to create and edit forms, galleries and other assets in Omni CMS.
Assets | IT Web

Assets

Learn how to create and edit forms, galleries and other assets in Omni CMS.

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Example of a Centered Blue Hero Banner and instructions for implementation.
Banner Centered Text | IT Web

Banner Centered Text

Example of a Centered Blue Hero Banner and instructions for implementation.

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Sometimes it can be helpful to know just a little bit how your webpage is built so you can format it properly.
Basic HTML Formatting

Basic HTML Formatting

Sometimes it can be helpful to know just a little bit how your webpage is built so you can format it properly.

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Learn how to start editing webpages in Omni CMS for your college or department
Become a Content Manager | IT Web

Become a Content Manager

Learn how to start editing webpages in Omni CMS for your college or department

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Helpful hints on using Photoshop, choosing your image type, and preparing images suitable for use as header banners.
Best Practices for Banners & Images

Best Practices for Banners & Images

Helpful hints on using Photoshop, choosing your image type, and preparing images suitable for use as header banners.

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Example of Blue Hero Banner with Subtitle and instructions for implementation
Blue Hero Banner with Subtitle | IT Web

Blue Hero Banner with Subtitle

Example of Blue Hero Banner with Subtitle and instructions for implementation

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Example of a full width banner
Blue Hero Banner | IT Web

Blue Hero Banner

Example of a full width banner

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Examples of button types and colors and how to implement them on USU websites
Buttons | IT Web

Buttons

Examples of button types and colors and how to implement them on USU websites

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You can use a card component to display information with a picture and button in a clean and organized way.
Card Component | IT Web

Card Component

You can use a card component to display information with a picture and button in a clean and organized way.

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Examples of Cards with Accent color options and how to implement them on USU websites
Card with Accent Color | IT Web

Card with Accent Color

Examples of Cards with Accent color options and how to implement them on USU websites

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Examples of Cards with Accent color options and how to implement them on USU websites
Card with Accent Color | IT Web

Card with Accent Color

Examples of Cards with Accent color options and how to implement them on USU websites

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Example of Centered Blue Hero Banner with Subtitle and instructions for implementation
Centered Blue Hero Banner with Subtitle | IT Web

Centered Blue Hero Banner with Subtitle

Example of Centered Blue Hero Banner with Subtitle and instructions for implementation

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See examples of column layouts, from a one column to a four column distribution
Column Options | IT Web

Column Options

See examples of column layouts, from a one column to a four column distribution

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See examples of different column layouts for Utah State University websites.
Column Options | IT Web

Column Options

See examples of different column layouts for Utah State University websites.

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Learn how to use components at USU via Omni CMS. We have over 15 components available for quick and beautiful webpages.
Components | IT Web

Components

Learn how to use components at USU via Omni CMS. We have over 15 components available for quick and beautiful webpages.

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This page describes and illustrates the contact block component for USU webpages.
Contact Block Component | IT Web

Contact Block Component

This page describes and illustrates the contact block component for USU webpages.

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This page is for documentation about a content block in a columns component
Content Block in Columns | IT Web

Content Block in Columns

This page is for documentation about a content block in a columns component

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This page explains the Content Promoter (CP) for directory pages. CP for Directory allows users to pull a feed of directory members, with various styling options available.
Content Promoter Feed for Directory

Content Promoter Feed for Directory

This page explains the Content Promoter (CP) for directory pages. CP for Directory allows users to pull a feed of directory members, with various styling options available.

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Help the IT Web Team improve our service by filling out our customer satisfaction survey.
Customer Satisfaction Survey

Customer Satisfaction Survey

Help the IT Web Team improve our service by filling out our customer satisfaction survey.

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A comprehensive list of dashboard gadgets available to all users and what they do.
Dashboard Gadgets | Information Technology

Dashboard Gadgets

A comprehensive list of dashboard gadgets available to all users and what they do.

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This is an example to use to display assessment information on a USU webpage.
Example Assessment Page

Example Assessment Page

This is an example to use to display assessment information on a USU webpage.

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Frequently asked questions about Omni CMS, the content management system for USU websites.
FAQ | IT Web

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Omni CMS, the content management system for USU websites.

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Learn more about Faculty Success (formerly Digital Measures) and what information can be put into your site from Faculty Success.
Faculty Success Details | IT Web

Faculty Success Details

Learn more about Faculty Success (formerly Digital Measures) and what information can be put into your site from Faculty Success.

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Learn how to integrate Faculty Success into your site to make it easier to display information about faculty.
Faculty Success Integration | IT Web

Faculty Success Integration

Learn how to integrate Faculty Success into your site to make it easier to display information about faculty.

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Learn about the fat footer and what content can be displayed there and how to display it
Fat Footer | IT Web

Fat Footer

Learn about the fat footer and what content can be displayed there and how to display it

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Once a signed web support agreement is in place, there are key next steps that will be taken.
First Steps for a Full Web Support Agreement

First Steps for a Full Web Support Agreement

Once a signed web support agreement is in place, there are key next steps that will be taken.

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Use of Font Awesome icons within Omni CMS and in compliance with accessibility and usability best practices.
Font Awesome Icons | IT Web

Font Awesome Icons

Use of Font Awesome icons within Omni CMS and in compliance with accessibility and usability best practices.

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It's recommended to use forms within their own space or section, free of surrounding content on either side. Make sure to choose short but accurate field/item titles to maximize readability.
Forms | IT Web

Forms

It's recommended to use forms within their own space or section, free of surrounding content on either side. Make sure to choose short but accurate field/item titles to maximize readability.

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Learn more about the different types of headers used for the new USU template
Header | IT Web

Header

Learn more about the different types of headers used for the new USU template

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Learn how to expire a page in OU campus and how you can schedule an expiration for a page.
How to Expire a Webpage

How to Expire a Webpage

Learn how to expire a page in OU campus and how you can schedule an expiration for a page.

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You can add Font Awesome icons to your Omni CMS web pages using the Font Awesome Icon Component.
Icon Component | IT Web

Icon Component

You can add Font Awesome icons to your Omni CMS web pages using the Font Awesome Icon Component.

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An example of an image banner with an overlay bar and button for USU websites
Image Banner with Overlay Bar | IT Web

Image Banner with Overlay Bar

An example of an image banner with an overlay bar and button for USU websites

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An example of a banner with an image on a Utah State University website and how to add it
Image Banner | IT Web

Image Banner

An example of a banner with an image on a Utah State University website and how to add it

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See examples of image components and learn how you can add them to your site
Image Components | IT Web

Image Components

See examples of image components and learn how you can add them to your site

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See an example of an in-page navigation on a Utah State University webpage.
In Page Navigation | IT Web

In Page Navigation

See an example of an in-page navigation on a Utah State University webpage.

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This page has information and examples for the info block component for USU websites.
Info Block Component

Info Block Component

This page has information and examples for the info block component for USU websites.

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Inline alerts allow users to easily find important notices or information in a non-jarring yet meaningful way.
Inline Alerts

Inline Alerts

Inline alerts allow users to easily find important notices or information in a non-jarring yet meaningful way.

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Gadgets are small but powerful programs in Omni CMS that provide additional functionality to improve your experience using Omni CMS.
Intro to Gadgets | Information Technology

Intro to Gadgets

Gadgets are small but powerful programs in Omni CMS that provide additional functionality to improve your experience using Omni CMS.

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This page shows documentation for the javascript insert component on USU websites
JavaScript Insert Component

JavaScript Insert Component

This page shows documentation for the javascript insert component on USU websites

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See example of jumbotrons on a page and learn how to add it to your own page!
Jumbotron Component

Jumbotron Component

See example of jumbotrons on a page and learn how to add it to your own page!

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Helpful keyboard shortcuts to make certain tasks easier while you edit Omni CMS pages.
Keyboard Shortcuts

Keyboard Shortcuts

Helpful keyboard shortcuts to make certain tasks easier while you edit Omni CMS pages.

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See an example of a lightbox image gallery and how to implement it into your own page
Lightbox Image Gallery | IT Web

Lightbox Image Gallery

See an example of a lightbox image gallery and how to implement it into your own page

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See an example of a lightbox video gallery and how to implement this gallery into your own page
Lightbox Video Gallery | IT Web

Lightbox Video Gallery

See an example of a lightbox video gallery and how to implement this gallery into your own page

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See examples of both unordered and ordered lists and see how you can add them to your site
Lists | IT Web

Lists

See examples of both unordered and ordered lists and see how you can add them to your site

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Example of narrow blue hero banner with subtitle and instructions for how to add it
Narrow Banner with Subtitle | IT Web

Narrow Banner with Subtitle

Example of narrow blue hero banner with subtitle and instructions for how to add it

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Example of a Narrow Centered Blue Hero Banner and instructions for implementation
Narrow Banner | IT Web

Narrow Banner

Example of a Narrow Centered Blue Hero Banner and instructions for implementation

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Examples of navigation card options and how to implement them on USU websites
Navigation Card | IT Web

Navigation Card

Examples of navigation card options and how to implement them on USU websites

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An example of a news feed page with search bar for Utah State University sites
News Feed | IT Web

News Feed

An example of a news feed page with search bar for Utah State University sites

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View the latest code changes and updates we've made to the Omni CMS platform at USU
Omni CMS Updates/Bug Fixes

Omni CMS Updates/Bug Fixes

View the latest code changes and updates we've made to the Omni CMS platform at USU

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This page is to document and show examples for the presenter profile component.
Presenter Profile Component | IT Web

Presenter Profile Component

This page is to document and show examples for the presenter profile component.

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An example of a program page for one of Utah State University's departments and colleges.
Program Page Example

Program Page Example

An example of a program page for one of Utah State University's departments and colleges.

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USU Omni CMS webpages provide content editors with quality control messages as a reminder and support for including key pieces in USU webpages that improve search engine optimization, accessibility, usability and performance.
Quality Control Messages

Quality Control Messages

USU Omni CMS webpages provide content editors with quality control messages as a reminder and support for including key pieces in USU webpages that improve search engine optimization, accessibility, usability and performance.

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Learn how to add a blockquote component which includes an icon bar to a USU website
Quote Blocks | IT Web

Quote Blocks

Learn how to add a blockquote component which includes an icon bar to a USU website

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Custom reports are CSV (excel) files that can be generated given some requirements. Due to the nature of Omni CMS some reports generated by gadgets are only available via request.
Request a Custom Report | IT Web

Request a Custom Report

Custom reports are CSV (excel) files that can be generated given some requirements. Due to the nature of Omni CMS some reports generated by gadgets are only available via request.

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Learn how to add a responsive youtube video embed to a Utah State University website.
Responsive Youtube Embed | IT Web

Responsive Youtube Embed

Learn how to add a responsive youtube video embed to a Utah State University website.

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An example of a Short Blue Hero Banner and instructions for implementation.
Short Blue Hero Banner | IT Web

Short Blue Hero Banner

An example of a Short Blue Hero Banner and instructions for implementation.

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Learn more about using the helpful Showblocks tool on the Omni CMS edit bar.
Showblocks

Showblocks

Learn more about using the helpful Showblocks tool on the Omni CMS edit bar.

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Learn about how and when to set up your webpage to have a side navigation.
Side Navigation | IT Web

Side Navigation

Learn about how and when to set up your webpage to have a side navigation.

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A comprehensive list of sidebar gadgets available to all users and what they do.
Sidebar Gadgets | Information Technology

Sidebar Gadgets

A comprehensive list of sidebar gadgets available to all users and what they do.

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An example of a sidebar with some information on a Utah State University page
Sidebar | IT Web

Sidebar

An example of a sidebar with some information on a Utah State University page

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Learn what the main content field is and how to add content to the main content region.
Site Main Content | IT Web

Site Main Content

Learn what the main content field is and how to add content to the main content region.

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Understand the structure of a USU site. Elements such as top navigation, content and footer.
Site Structure | IT Web

Site Structure

Understand the structure of a USU site. Elements such as top navigation, content and footer.

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Snippets have been created to easily add page layouts and other content into your webpage. Learn how to add snippets into your page.
Snippets Documentation | IT Web

Snippets Documentation

Snippets have been created to easily add page layouts and other content into your webpage. Learn how to add snippets into your page.

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Information on how and when to use the Step Guide component on a USU website
Step Guide | IT Web

Step Guide

Information on how and when to use the Step Guide component on a USU website

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An example of the striped sectional homepage for a Utah State University webpage.
Striped Sectional Homepage | IT Web

Striped Sectional Homepage

An example of the striped sectional homepage for a Utah State University webpage.

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Structured data, based on schema.org syntax, is available for news articles and directory pages.
Structured Data | IT Web

Structured Data

Structured data, based on schema.org syntax, is available for news articles and directory pages.

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See examples and learn how to create tables to display information on your page.
Tables | IT Web

Tables

See examples and learn how to create tables to display information on your page.

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Tier 1 Support Resource Packet
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To help Omni CMS content managers improve accessibility and their search engine optimization (SEO), tooltips and quality control check messages appear to remind about missing SEO and accessibility pieces.
Tooltips, Quality Control Check Messages | Web & Design

Tooltips, Quality Control Check Messages

To help Omni CMS content managers improve accessibility and their search engine optimization (SEO), tooltips and quality control check messages appear to remind about missing SEO and accessibility pieces.

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Learn what the top navigation is and how to edit it and the different styles and options
Top Navigation | IT Web

Top Navigation

Learn what the top navigation is and how to edit it and the different styles and options

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Examples of embed options for the USU calendar and how to implement them on USU websites
USU Calendar | IT Web

USU Calendar

Examples of embed options for the USU calendar and how to implement them on USU websites

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Example and instructions for how to get a video banner for a Utah State website
Video Banner | IT Web

Video Banner

Example and instructions for how to get a video banner for a Utah State website

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This tutorial shows users how to properly create video captions and upload them to a YouTube video.
Video Captions | IT Web

Video Captions

This tutorial shows users how to properly create video captions and upload them to a YouTube video.

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Thank you for submitting your request to the IT Web Team about the College of Veterinary Medicine website.
You are not Authorized to View this page | USU

You are not Authorized to View this page

Thank you for submitting your request to the IT Web Team about the College of Veterinary Medicine website.

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An example of a Youtube video hero banner and instructions for implementation
Youtube Video Banner | IT Web

Youtube Video Banner

An example of a Youtube video hero banner and instructions for implementation

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Learn how and when to insert an iFrame onto a USU omni web page with an example.
iFrame Embed | IT Web

iFrame Embed

Learn how and when to insert an iFrame onto a USU omni web page with an example.