Website Content

Extension's new Drupal 9 website launched in March 2023. The Extension Website User Manual, last updated September 2023, provides instructions for adding and editing content within the Extension website system.

Extension Website User Manual

General Guidelines

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Image Size Guidelines

News Releases: Must include a Spotlight Image sized exactly 1200x800 pixels horizontal.
- Can also include a banner photo which is extremely narrow.
Events: Image size must be 1920x1080 pixels.
Blogs: Must include a Main Article Image sized exactly 730x400 pixels horizontal.
- Can also include a banner photo which is extremely narrow.
Image Row and Image Text Row: Images display at a 1200x880 pixels horizontal ratio. Size photos to this dimension to avoid losing part of the image.
Image Gallery: To provide consistent images when opened, use a 1200x880 pixel horizontal size for all images. Vertical images can be used.
Staff Images: Must be sized exactly 140x200 pixels vertically.
Recipes: Size photos 1200x800.
Heroes: Must be at least 2000 pixels wide. Image depth will be determined by the cropping of the site, depending on which device the user is on.
Big Buttons and Cards: Image size should be 700x350 and contain no text.
Featured Boxes: Image size should be at least 2000 pixels wide and contain no text.
Featured Splits: Image size should be at least 1200 pixels wide and contain no text. The portion of the image that shows will vary greatly depending on how much text is in the side section and whether you select Fixed or Full Width.

Social Media Image Sizes

Facebook: 1080x1080 or 1080x1350 pixels
Facebook Event: 1920x1080 pixels
Instagram: 1080x1080 or 1080x1350 pixels
YouTube Thumbnail: 1920x1080 pixels
X: 1920x1080 pixels

Resize Images

General Image Guidelines for Website

Use .jpg file types only.
Image file naming best practices:
- No spaces
- No capital letters
- Can use dashes to separate words but no underscores
- No other punctuation
- Use a meaningful file name: "yellow-butterfly.jpg" not "event image (7).jpg"
Do not add images or photos within a text box. Instead, use one of the image paragraph types: Image/Text Row, Image Row, Photo Gallery, List Collection (image optional), Feature Splits, or Feature Boxes.
Avoid using images or graphics that include text.
- Event images can be an exception, but any text should be minimal and centered on the image for it to display throughout the website without being improperly cropped.

Writing Web Content

What you write is as important as the tools to add it. Learn to write from a customer-focus approach. Gain new readers that lead to clicks and attendance at your events.