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General Updates

New Web Hosting Environment

We’re transitioning all Web Platform sites to a new hosting environment to boost performance, enhance user experience, and enable exciting new features.

April 21, 2025
1 min read
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General Updates

Streamlining Images to Optimize Websites

We’ve addressed key issues with the cropping tool and standardized image sizes to optimize the performance of the site.

April 08, 2025
1 min read
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General Updates, Design & Theming Articles

Accessibility Emails

This article outlines important updates regarding accessibility emails and the steps site owners need to take to ensure compliance with accessibility standards.

February 26, 2025
1 min read
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General Updates

New Framework for Components

Discover the latest content editing updates, with better component organization and enhanced display rules for a seamless experience on all devices.

February 25, 2025
1 min read
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Documents No Longer Supported as Part of Events

Starting March 28th, users won’t be able to add documents to events to ensure compliance with UCLA’s accessibility standards and federal law.

February 24, 2025
1 min read
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New Feature Articles

New Icon Library

The updated Icon component offers editors a diverse library of icons to enhance visual appeal and effectively present information across webpages.

January 13, 2025
1 min read
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New Feature Articles

New Video Gallery Option

Create and enhance your web pages with the new Video Gallery feature, available now. Learn step-by-step instructions and explore additional resources

December 06, 2024
1 min read
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General Updates

Best Practices for Using Images on the Web Platform Healthsciences

Learn best practices for using images on the Web Platform, including copyright compliance, approved sources, and UCLA’s standards for ethical and professional i

October 29, 2024
3 min read
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New Feature Articles

Curated Content

Explore the new Curated Content component that lets editors highlight articles, pages, and events in a visually appealing card format.

October 26, 2024
1 min read
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Service Updates

Understanding the Limits of Flyers, Images with Text, and QR Codes in Web Content

Learn why adding flyers, images with text, and QR codes to a Web Platform site can hinder accessibility and usability, and discover better alternatives for a mo

October 18, 2024
3 min read
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Service Updates

Why PDFs May Not Be the Best Option for Content

Discover why PDFs can limit accessibility and searchability on your website, and why web-native pages offer a more effective, accessible alternative.

October 17, 2024
3 min read
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New Feature Banner Menu for Department Sites

Learn how to implement banner images and menus to improve site navigation. Discover requirements, the request process, and tips for enhancing user experience ac

October 15, 2024
1 min read
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Automatic Logout Update for Web Platform Healthsciences

Users will be automatically logged out after 2 hours of inactivity to enhance security. This update ensures better protection and takes effect on August 29th.

August 23, 2024
1 min read
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General Updates

Component Character Limits

Learn about new character limits for components to improve user experience, ensure consistency, and meet UCLA branding standards.

August 23, 2024
1 min read
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New Feature Articles

Map Component

Discover how to add and customize maps on your site, including new features, detailed location information, and the implementation timeline.

August 23, 2024
1 min read

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