While site content and design support is not offered due to the volume of users and sites expected, this system runs on WordPress, a CMS that powers 43% of the internet as of 2022. High quality, free training videos and tutorials are easy to find for this system. There are only minimal changes between this system and a full-featured WordPress install, such as the selection of themes and plugins being curated by CampusPress.
Here are some of our favorite training series:
WordPress.org also offers a full online course to get up-to-speed with WordPress editing.
Other Support Topics
You can request some common actions on your site by filling out a form. Requests are handled in the order they’re received and will generally be completed within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Complex requests like subdomain setup may take longer since coordination with the hosting provider is necessary.
Reset Your Site
Reset your site to a blank state and start over. Resets allow you to keep your URL, but delete all content and customization.
Delete Your Site
Delete your site to remove it from our network. This also parks the URL you used and prevents others from using it.
Move Your Site
Move your site to a subdomain, like example.mst.edu. Only some sites qualify for subdomains.
If you have a question about sites.mst.edu not addressed here, please email websupport@mst.edu.
Tips Feed
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Accessibility Guidelines
Your site must be accessible to users with disabilities. S&T Sites templates will generally handle most of this for you, but your site content itself must still comply. If you do not use an S&T Site template, you will need to carefully pay attention you follow the required accessibility guidelines. You can read the W3C…Continue…
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Moving to S&T Sites
S&T Sites runs on a system called WordPress. If you’re new to WordPress but ready to dive into building a new site, don’t worry! WordPress is a powerful tool that’s user-friendly even for beginners. Here’s a quick start guide to help you take your first steps. Creating a site To create a new site, visit…Continue…
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Heading Hierarchy: Ensuring Usability and Accessibility
As a WordPress user, employing proper heading hierarchy in your content might be a challenge you’ve come across or something you never considered. In this article, we’ll explore this concept, explaining why it’s essential, its impact on usability and accessibility, and how to correctly apply it in WordPress. Understanding Heading Hierarchy Heading hierarchy refers to…Continue…