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DescriptionYou can use blocks to place content or functionality on different regions of a page (outside of the body). They are the number two feature you will use to build content on your site behind content types.

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Instructions

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Using Existing Blocks

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Types of blocks (talk to Scott about which to highlight)

  • Alert

  • Navigation

  • Top bar

  • Highlighted

  • Help

  • Main top

  • Content top

  • Content

  • Content bottom

  • First sidebar

  • Second sidebar

  • Main bottom

  • Fluid bottom

  • Footer

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  • There are numerous blocks available in the Common Framework, but the main one you will use is the Sidebar Block. See the Sidebar Block page for detailed instructions on how to use this block.

Note

Blocks can affect your entire website, and there is no undo button. If you plan on creating a new block, test it on Stage before implementing it on Production.

Creating a New Block

  • Go to Structure > Blocks > Add Block

Creating a New Menu Block

  • Go to Structure > Blocks > Add Menu Block

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