Landing pages set the tone for your site. Always use a content-first approach when creating a new page:
Use your content to support the design. OIT provides website consultations and analytics reviews if you need help getting started.
Headers provide an introduction to your site and contain your page title, description (optional), and banner image.
Landing pages must use one of the pre-approved header options below. The remaining page content can be customized with SMU's standard design components.
The jumbotron header can be used on key landing pages.
The call-to-action buttons are optional.
The departmental site header can be used on any landing page.
Alignment and background color options are available.
The News / Event Highlight feature can be used as a header for pages promoting events.
A variety of layouts are available.
The default header on standard pages may be used for landing pages, especially on informational sites, or on basic pages throughout the site.
Three layout options are available: standard page with sidebar, narrow page without sidebar, and wide page without sidebar.
Slide shows may not be used as a header or page title replacement on Cornerstone 2.0 pages. They may only be presented in the main body section of a page.
A variety of options are available for your main page content.
