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Adding a featured image enhances each story
Adding a featured image enhances each story
Sample Student, Sports Editor • September 18, 2024

There are two ways to add a photo to a story in WordPress.  One is to set the photo as a Featured Image for the story, and the other is to insert the photo into the body of the story’s text.  Your SNO site is designed to make use of the Featured Image method.  Photos inserted directly into the body...

Showcase area displays top stories in various formats
Showcase area displays top stories in various formats
Sample Student, News Editor • September 18, 2024

This area at the top of the homepage is called the Home Top Story & Showcase Area. You can use this space to showcase your top stories. You have two options for this area: displaying a single Top Story or showcasing many stories/photos most recently...

Help is just a single click away
Help is just a single click away
Sample Student September 18, 2024

Having trouble with something on the site?  Help is only a click away. Click here to access all of our support materials and submit a support ticket if you can't find the answers you are looking for.

Use the recent sports scores widget
Use the recent sports scores widget
Sample Staff Member September 18, 2024

Your site includes a scrolling sports score box widget that can be set to display in any of your widget areas.  To adding a sports score, click...

Tell the full story in long form
Tell the full story in long form
Sample Student, Editor-in-Chief • September 18, 2024

Want to tell the full story?  To get started click on New under the Stories tab on the left navigation bar in the WordPress dashboard. Enter...

Go beyond a single photo with slideshows
Go beyond a single photo with slideshows
Sample Staff Member, Staff Writer • September 18, 2024

Slideshows are built by uploading multiple photos to a story. Follow the steps below to make a slideshow...

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Add user accounts for editors, staff members
Add user accounts for editors, staff members
Sample Staff Member September 18, 2024

The WordPress publishing system allows for multiple user accounts and administrative privileges. Your setup already includes a user account for...

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