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    Website & Web Content Layout Options
    Updated Jun 18

      Website & Web Content Layout Options

      Jun 18, 2025

      The College of Visual & Performing Arts website vpa.syracuse.edu is built using content blocks. These are reusable blocks of content that can easily be populated to any page for a custom layout. While there are limitations as to what can be done, the flexibility of the website allows for many options. 

      Types of Websites

      What is an external website?

      • Public-facing

      • For marketing & advertising purposes

        • i.e. recruiting new students

      What does NOT go on an external website?

      • Content meant for internal audiences (faculty, staff, current students)

        • i.e. policies, documentations, recommendations, etc.

        • vpa.syracuse.edu is an external website

      What is an internal website?

      • A website meant to communicate internal information 

        • i.e. staff, faculty, current students 

      • Answers.syr.edu is an internal website

      A microsite is a mini-website for external-facing audiences. Syracuse University's digital governance decides whether a microsite is available per request.

       

      Page Templates

      There are several page templates available to construct a webpage or build a microsite. 

      Standard Page

      The standard academic page is the primary template used across the vpa.syracuse.edu website. Like the other templates, the standard academic page template is flexible and can be used to achieve a number of goals and layouts.

      The key identifying features of the standard page include:

      • Includes College's primary navigation and breadcrumbs 

      • SU & VPA branding 

      • Full-width option

        • Option to enable a left-hand sidebar 

      Standard Page Full-Width Example

      Standard Page Left-Hand Sidebar Example

      Standard Page Full-Width Example

      Standard Page Left-Hand Sidebar Example

      Exhibition Page

      This is similar to the standard page but streamlined. 

      The main differences of this layout are:

      • Breadcrumbs are hidden

      • Minimal college/university branding 

      Exhibition Page Breakdown:

       

       

      Exhibition Page Example:

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      , multiple selections available,
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