Blogs at UW-Green Bay
UW-Green Bay’s blog network gives you a flexible way to share stories, updates and academic content beyond our main website. Powered by WordPress (an open-source platform used by millions of websites worldwide) and hosted by CampusPress, our system is easy to use and packed with tools to help you communicate effectively.
Themes
A New Look for UW-Green Bay Blogs
UW-Green Bay blogs are moving to a new theme designed in-house by Web Development and Web Marketing. The UWGB Blog theme offers a modern, flexible design that supports the WordPress block editor and meets digital accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA). This new theme gives your blog:
- A bold, clean design that reflects UW-Green Bay’s visual identity
- A distinct look from the main website, while still part of the UW-Green Bay aesthetic
- Improved accessibility and usability for all users and to comply with current standards
- Responsive formatting that looks great and is easy to use on any device or screen size
- Creative flexibility through full-site editing with the block editor
You can preview the new theme in action on the Lifelong Learning Institute blog.
Why Use the Block Editor?
The WordPress block editor (also known as Gutenberg) is a powerful, flexible content editing tool that’s here to stay. It replaces the older Classic Editor, offering a better, more intuitive experience for writing, designing and organizing your content.
Block Editor Benefits
- Drag-and-drop blocks to build layouts visually
- Insert media, buttons, columns and more—no code needed
- Reusable content blocks and templates save time
- Cleaner, more accessible HTML output behind the scenes
- Future-proof: all major WordPress updates are focused on the block editor
Tip: If you're used to the Classic Editor, give the Block Editor a try. Most users find it easier and more powerful once they get started.
Training Resources
Focus on the block editor rather than the classic editor, as it is the new default and a more modern experience that provides far more features and flexibility for content creation and editing. Learn more about it with these resources and see how the block editor is more powerful, easier to use and better for accessibility.
Getting Started
Videos: Intro to the Block Editor
Only have a few minutes? Watch these videos to get a quick video walk-through of how to create and edit content using the WordPress block editor. This is a great place to start if you're already familiar with WordPress, but are new to the Block Editor.
Editor Documentation
Do you prefer written documentation? This guide from CampusPress covers the WordPress block editor and the older classic editor in addition to some other editing options.
WordPress: Where to Start
Follow beginner-friendly help documentation that covers how WordPress works, key terms, and the basics of creating posts and pages.
Video: Intro to Publishing with the Block Editor
In this 40-minute pre-recorded video workshop, you'll learn how to create and publish content using the block editor, step-by-step. It covers:
- What is an editor and, more specifically, what is the block editor
- What are blocks, and how to use them
- Creating a full post, from scratch, using the block editor
- Ways to level-up your block editor knowledge for the future
Further Learning
There's a lot more to WordPress than the block editor. The good news is that the WordPress community and CampusPress have great how-to documentation, tutorials and guides to get you up to speed. Check out the CampusPress Support & Knowledgebase.
Admin Dashboard
Dashboard
The dashboard is the secured behind-the-scenes screen where editors, authors and administrators can manage content and blog settings. This documentation walks through various dashboard tools and options.
Posts & Pages
Posts
CampusPress documentation on all things Blog Posts
Posts & Pages
a series of 1-2 minute video tutorials that walk through WordPress Posts and Pages
Scheduling Posts & Pages
4 minute video tutorial from WordPress
Images & Media
Media & Files
CampusPress documentation on how to add an image, gallery, video, documents or audio to page, including guides on editing and aligning images and managing files in your media library.
Working with Media
a series of 1-2 minute video tutorials that walk through WordPress Media Library, Image Editor and Deleting Images.
Media (Images, Galleries & Audio)
WordPress documentation on embedding audio player controls with the audio shortcode, editing images, inserting images, creating a gallery and file attachments
Embedding Media
5 minute video tutorial from WordPress that walks through how to embed YouTube videos and other media and third party content.
Plugins
Requesting a Blog
Need help?
Have a question about blogs, need to request a blog, or want a plugin activated for a blog you manage, just contact us! We'll do our best to help you.