Overview
In this guide, we review the seven templates available when you create a new page for your Dornsife department website in WordPress.
Skip to individual guides
If you already know which template you want to use, you can jump directly to the instruction guide for the template:
Choosing a template
All new pages automatically use the Default template. This is a very flexible template: we recommend not changing the template unless you have a specific need in mind.
It's important to choose the template before you begin adding page content. For example, if you add text and images to a page that uses the Default template, and later switch to the Chaptered Page template, you will have to re-add your text and images.
Understanding the differences between templates
Templates for general content
- Default template: Use this template to create pages with a strong emphasis on visuals (such as large images and videos).
- Content Detail: Use this template to create text-focused informational pages.
- Chaptered Page: Use this template to create text-focused informational pages. Similar to Content Detail, but with the addition of a chapter listing so visitors can easily jump to different sections.
Templates for specific purposes
The following templates are used for specific purposes, and typically each template will only be used for one page on your department website:
- Event Listing: Use this template to create a page that lists events automatically pulled from the USC calendar.
- News Listing: If you have blog posts or news articles on your website, use this template for the news page. This template displays a list of website posts.
- Person Listing: Use this template for faculty or staff directories. This template displays a list of employee profiles.
- Video Listing: Use this template to create a page that lists videos from YouTube or Vimeo links.
How to select a template
When you create a new page, it automatically uses the Default template. To choose a different template:
- In the left menu, click Pages and select Add New Page.
- Fill in the Add title field.
- In the Settings sidebar, locate the Template field and click Default template.
- Click Default template and select a different template.
- Click Save draft in the top toolbar, and refresh the page.
- Unable to save? Make sure you filled in the Add title field.
Default template
All new pages automatically use the Default template. This is a very flexible template and we recommend keeping it unless you have a specific need in mind. This is a great template particularly for pages with a heavy visual focus, such as the homepage and landing pages for a department website.
Technical details
Using this template
The following guides explain how to create pages using this template:
Content Detail
Use this template for text-heavy informational pages such as program pages.
Technical details
Using this template
Chaptered Page
Use this template for text-heavy informational pages. This template features a chapter listing to make it easy for site visitors to quickly skip to different sections, so it can be useful for longer pages.
Technical details
- Column-width template
- Uses the classic ACF editor
- Only certain components are allowed
- Try to limit chapters to no more than eight total
Using this template
Event Listing
Technical details
- Column-width template
- Uses the classic ACF editor
- Does not use components
Using this template
News Listing
Technical details
- Column-width template
- Uses the classic ACF editor
- Does not use components
Using this template
Person Listing
Technical details
- Column-width template
- Uses the classic ACF editor
- Does not use components
Using this template
Video Listing
Technical details
- Full-width template
- Uses the classic ACF editor
- Only certain components are allowed
Using this template