Summary: This guide provides a detailed walkthrough on how to create a news post and designate it as a high-visibility Site-Wide Alert, ensuring critical information like cancellations or urgent updates is displayed on every page of your website.
Before You Begin
- You must have the necessary permissions to access and modify Sites content.
- Prepare the Title, Subtitle, and Body content for the urgent message.
- Understand that this alert displays with a red ribbon across all pages for high visibility.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Click on Sites from your main navigation menu.
2. Click the + News Post button (under 'Quick Add' in the left menu) or Add News Post (under Content > News)
3. Enter the urgent title and subtitle into the Title and Subtitle fields.
4. Enter the critical message into the Body field.
5. Select the Site Wide Alert checkbox in the Placement section. [This ensures the post appears as a red ribbon on every page.]
6. Set the desired Published Date and Check the Published box to make the alert live.
7. Click the Save News Post button.
Troubleshooting & FAQs
- How do I turn off the Site-Wide Alert after the crisis is over?
- Go to Sites > Content > News.
- Locate the news post, click the more menu (three dots (...)), and select Edit.
- Uncheck the Site Wide Alert box in the 'Placement' section and click Save News Post.
- Can visitors dismiss the alert? Yes, visitors can dismiss the alert ribbon from their screen by clicking the "x" button that appears on the alert.
- How do I delete the alert and the post completely?
- Go to Sites > Content > News.
- Locate the news post and select the Delete option from the more menu (...), or click the trash can icon.