Masthead Options
Mastheads are part of your site header. They contain branding and identity information. The top-level navigation menus are also part of your masthead.
Certain elements, such as the SMU logo and Explore SMU menu, are required and may not be changed. Other elements, such as your site-wide navigation menu and associated flyout menus, may be modified.
Masthead options
Default SMU header
Use the default SMU header option for top-level pages that do not need to display a departmental name or have a customized navigation menu in the header. A customized sidebar menu can be displayed.
Example: smu.edu/live
Default SMU header with department name
Use the default SMU header with department name for top-level pages that need to display a departmental name but do not need to have a customized navigation menu in the header. A customized sidebar menu can be displayed.
Departmental site with consolidated menu
Use the departmental site with consolidated menu option to present a website with a consolidated top-level navigation menu of three items or less. This is the preferred option for websites with a marketing focus.
The flyout navigation menu can be customized to represent all areas of the school or department.
Example: smu.edu/meadows
Departmental site with full-width menu
Use the departmental site with full-width menu option to present a website with a full-width navigation menu of seven items or less.
The flyout menu will match the full-width menu.
Example: smu.edu/parking