Event Approval Process

1. Creating an EVENT Events are created on the calendar page on UMC.org here. Click the “ADD EVENT” button on the right-hand side of the Calendar header. Complete all requied fields on the resulting form. NOTE: The email field will be used for notifications of approval or rejection of events. Click “Submit” button at the …

Job Approval Process

1. Creating a Job Jobs are created on the Find-A-Job page on UMC.org here. Click the “Submit a Job” button on the right-hand side of the Find-A-Job header. Complete all fields on the resulting form. Click “Submit a Job” button at the bottom of the form. 2. Generating “Jobs Awaiting Approval” Report To view all …

Managing Hyperlinks

“Hyperlink Manager” vs “Insert Sitecore Link”: Video Explanation: When to use “Insert sitecore link” Insert Sitecore Link offers a simple means to link to any item within the connected Sitecore Projects (sites). Need to change or add an internal link? Don’t right-click; this will open Hyperlink Manager, and leave you without the ability to search …

Introduction

UMC Home Page Template – INTRODUCTION Purpose of the Home Page: The Home Page Template is intended to function as an effective framing device to present a cohesive, overall concept of the site’s content. Functionally, the Home Page is a funnel to the most critical and user-relevant content and content sections on the site. The …

Section Hero

Component Thumbnail: Implementation Instructions: Purpose of the SECTION HERO COMPONENT: This component is an ideal header display for introducing a category, topic, or other set of related content. The Section Hero displays a full width row, segmented into 1/2 image and 1/2 introduction or summary text. This component’s appearance can be modified via the Experience …

Content Panel

Component Thumbnail: Implementation Instructions: Purpose of the CONTENT PANEL: This component is the most flexible method available for displaying custom text, images, and video. Content Panels can stand on their own, or link to related content as users need. To implement a Content Panel Component: Navigate to the relevant Page Template within Content Editor. Click …

Teaser

Component Thumbnail: Implementation Instructions: Purpose of the TEASER COMPONENT: This component is intended to highlight a specific and time-appropriate piece of content with component-level titling, introduction text, and link. To implement a TEASER: Navigate to the desired Home, Campaign, Intermediate or Category Page NOTE: This component appears by default on the UMC home page, but …

UMC.ORG BASICS

Logging In Visit https://admin.umc.org/sitecore (Production) or https://stagingadmin.umc.org/sitecore (Staging/testing only). Login with your username and password. Contact an onsite Sitecore admin if you don’t have login credentials. Desktop -> Start Menu Once you login, you’ll be redirected to your Sitecore Desktop. Click on the red Sitecore logo/start button in the lower left to begin.  Different users will …