DX Program Manager Update
We are close to finishing the agency migrations. We are collaborating with the DX team, the steering committee, and Lullabot. Our goal is to prioritize tasks, fix bugs, and make improvements. Thanks for your understanding and flexibility as we switch to Lullabot Support and Maintenance.
Listing Pages Now Show Most Recent Content First
In September, the default setting for Listing Pages, Automatic Lists, and the /admin/content and /admin/content/micro pages changed to "chronological ascending" by mistake." This meant older content appeared at the top. This has been fixed so it now shows "chronological descending" by default.
Add Drafted Content to Promos and Link Collections
You can now include drafted content in Promos and Link Collections. This feature helps you prepare and organize content ahead of time. This way, your publishing process will be smoother when you go live.
Embed Images, Flickr Galleries, or Videos in Accordion Sections
Content managers can now add an image, a Flickr gallery, or a video right inside an Accordion component. This new feature lets you show richer and more dynamic content. It makes it easier to organize and display media in collapsible sections.
Content Managers' Meeting
In the October Content Managers' Meeting, we covered key topics to enhance your content strategy:
- Working with Callout: We looked at the Callout feature's purpose, when to use it, and what makes it effective. We showed how to use Callouts in your content. This helps you highlight key points clearly.
- Improving Accessibility with Alt Text: We showed how to use the Alt Text edit feature to improve accessibility scores. We talked about the best ways to write alternate text. This helps make the user experience better on the DX Platform.
- Acquia Optimize QA Policies: We demonstrated how to run a report in Acquia Optimize for a specific text or phrase within your site. This feature helps ensure content quality and consistency across your pages.
- Top Hat Update: For websites and applications outside the DX Platform, updating the Top Hat is necessary. A detailed guide is now available, outlining how to manually apply the latest Top Hat updates.
- Accessibility Project Update: Todd Peterson, Project Manager, provided an update on the ongoing Accessibility Project, highlighting progress and upcoming changes aimed at improving site accessibility.
- Sharing Opportunities
- Agency Knowledge Share Office Hour Survey: We encourage everyone to participate in the survey to help shape future office hours for knowledge sharing across agencies.
- DOT and Lullabot Webinar: "Untangling Your Drupal Migration: Lessons from the State of Iowa".
- Register now and elevate your Drupal expertise!
- Question & Answer: An open floor session was held to address any questions or concerns and provide additional support.
For a complete overview and to stay updated, refer to the meeting slide deck for further details.
Got a Bug? Submit a ServiceNow Ticket for Fast Fixes!
Is something not working as expected? If you encounter a bug or any issue, don’t wait—submit a ServiceNow (SN) ticket right away! Reporting problems as soon as possible is essential to ensuring a quick resolution and keeping everything running smoothly.
Training Corner
Stay up to date with the latest training resources designed specifically for content managers. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or streamline your website updates, this section will keep you informed and ready to tackle any new challenges.
Need Help or a Refresher?
Need a refresher on DX, Acquia Optimize, or Google Analytics? Sharean Morishita is available to provide personalized training sessions to help you sharpen your skills or troubleshoot any issues. Whether it's a deep dive or a quick update, feel free to reach out to Sharean to schedule a session! Simply book a session at your convenience and get the assistance you need.