Hero Landing Page Module Tutorial (College/Division Department)

Required Modules

The module is available for use across the following template pages:

If you need assistance uploading images or videos, please refer to the Adding Content Instructions page. Visit the page and follow the provided instructions to upload your files correctly.

Adding Content Instructions

Screenshot of labeled Landing Page Hero

 

For this section you will need:

  • College/Division Name
  • One Small Image and Alternative Text
  • Department Description (Optional)
  • Choice of:
    • A Single Image
    • Carousel
    • A Video

Landing Page Hero


Learn about adding a Hero to your College or Division Landing Page.

To edit a Landing Page Hero, navigate to the ggd.[your site name] or ggc.[your site name] folder in Cascade. Select the College or Division Landing Page to be edited. The image below uses the index page as an example.

Then, click Edit to enter Cascade Edit Mode.

Image showing how to navigate in the Cascade Editor from ggd folder to index page

Screenshot of user clicking the Edit Button on a Cascade Index page

 

Cascade View (Editing Mode)

Heading: Enter the name of the College/Division Department.

Text (optional): Enter text. A department description or mission statement is recommended.

Small Top Image: Choose a small image for the top of the Landing Page Hero.

Alternative Text: Provide alternative text for the Small Top Image.

Screenshot of Cascade Editor for Landing Page Hero Description

Next, select the media type to display in the Hero: Single Image, Carousel, or Video.

Screenshot of types of Landing Page Hero

When choosing between Single Image, Carousel, or Video, refer to the instructions in the accordions below.

Page View

 

Screenshot of a single image in a landing page hero

 

Cascade View

Type: Choose Single Image.

Image: Select or upload an image. The recommended size is 500px by 400px.

Alternative Text: Provide alternative text for the image.

 Screenshot of Cascade Editor for single image on hero landing page

Page View

 

Screenshot of a carousel in a landing page hero

 

Cascade View

Type: Choose Carousel

Image: Select or upload an image. The recommended size is 940px by 550px.

Alternative Text: Provide alternative text for the image.

Title: Add a title to the carousel slide.

Text: Add text to the carousel slide.

Plus Button: Add more slides to the carousel.

Screenshot of Cascade Editor choosing carousel for landing page hero 

Screenshot of Cascade Edit Mode for Hero Landing Page Carousel

Page View

 

Screenshot of a video in a landing page hero

 

Cascade View

Type: Choose Video

Video Source: Choose to upload an .mp4 file or select Kaltura for videos hosted on streaming.cpp.edu.

Video Size: Choose how large the video should appear in the Hero.

Kaltura Stream/Video File (mp4): Enter the video URL or upload an mp4 file.

Video Text Description: Enter a description for the video.

Video Transcript: Enter the transcript of the video. Website users will be able to open and read this transcript.

Screenshot of Cascade Editor for Hero Landing Page Video