Homepage settings
The homepage settings let you set which page you want to use as a homepage, This can either be a static page, which will be one of the Pages you created and can adjust, or the “Latest Posts” page, this is generated from the theme files. How to get to the Homepage settings? More information
Widgets
At Widgets you can add blocks for specific areas on your site, for example the footer or sidebar(s). A block is a specific element like a paragraph, image or button, that will become visible for a visitor once placed in one of those areas. Through this way you can add fixed content which will be
Menus
Within Menus you can set the navigation of the website. You decide which Pages, Posts, Categories or Custom Links are visible in the menus for your visitors. This creates a clear structure and makes it easier for visitors to find their way around on your site. You can do the following actions with menus: How
Header image
The header image is at the top of a website inside the header that personalizes the website and gives a first impression to a visitor. You can add a different image for the homepage and a featured image for all the other pages. In this guide, you will learn how to access and edit your
Site-identity
Within Site-identity you decide how your website will be recognisable for the world. Here you change if the site is in UU corporate identity or it isn’t. You enter the title and slogan and write a short description of the site for Search Engines. You can add a photo which is recognisable for the site
Patterns
Patterns are Patterns are ready made merged blocks. You can easily add them in multiple pages. You can add them to Pages, Posts, Widgets Areas or Template parts. You can also adjust them with your own content. How to add a Pattern? More information
Agenda
If you are planning to promot events, meetings or any other of such activities, then you might want to make use of the agenda function. Follow the steps below to add the Agenda Post-type to your site. Creating Agenda Posts Step 1 In WordPress you can create Agenda Posts to publish events. The Agenda Posts
Template parts
Template parts are pieces of layout that can be reused blocks on multiple areas on a website in WordPress. The most common are the header, footer or a group of block or patterns. You create them once Please note: if you adjust a template part, then it will change on all the places it has
Customizer
With the Customizer you can easily change the look of your website and settings who improve the findability of your site. Below you will find an overview of the options we offer within our theme. What can you find here?
Plugins
Plugins are tools that allow you to add new features to your website. For example an image gallery or a tool to see how many visitors have visited your website. At Utrecht University are many plugin options available to use. See below to learn how you can request them. Function Description Plugin name/link Content management