{"id":1671,"date":"2026-02-26T15:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T04:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wptheme.sydney.edu.au\/?page_id=1671"},"modified":"2026-03-03T11:52:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T00:52:51","slug":"resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wptheme.sydney.edu.au\/theme_tester\/resources\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9151c203 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>University WordPress Content Editing Guide<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quick reference for editors on\u00a0University-branded WordPress websites\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">University Standards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brand and Communications&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All content must follow the University&#8217;s brand and communications requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydney.edu.au\/policies\/policy-by-theme\/marketing-and-communications.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Marketing and Communications Policies<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0policies for brand usage, tone,\u00a0imagery\u00a0and public\u2011facing presentation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Brand\u00a0colour\u00a0guidance is documented in the University brand guidelines and reflected in internal tooling such as the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Sydney-Informatics-Hub\/usydColours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">usydColours<\/a>\u00a0palette.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accessibility <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University requires all web content to comply with\u00a0WCAG 2.2 Level AA.\u00a0<br>Official statement:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sydney.edu.au\/accessibility.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accessibility \u2013 University of Sydney<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australian Human Rights Commission accessibility guidance (WCAG 2.2):\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/humanrights.gov.au\/resource-hub\/by-resource-type\/guidelines-and-standards\/guides-and-standards-disability-rights\/chapter-3-standards-and-guidelines-digital-accessibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Accessibility Standards<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an editor, this&nbsp;means:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add alt text to every image&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use proper heading levels\u00a0to structure the content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep link text descriptive&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain strong&nbsp;colour&nbsp;contrast&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Editing Practices in University WordPress&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Blocks and Patterns&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/wptheme.sydney.edu.au\/theme_tester\/pag3-2\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"64\">WordPress editor\u2019s\u00a0<strong>default blocks<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and any\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wptheme.sydney.edu.au\/theme_tester\/category\/usyd-blocks\/\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"22\">University\u2011provided blocks and patterns<\/a><\/strong>. These\u00a0maintain\u00a0brand consistency and accessibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Writing Style&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Content must be clear, public\u2011facing and follow University communication expectations.&nbsp;Refer to brand and communication policies above.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plain English&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short paragraphs&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consistent formatting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meaningful headings&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Images and Media&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optimise&nbsp;images before uploading&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add alt text that describes purpose&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid text baked into images&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use University brand&nbsp;colours&nbsp;when necessary&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Editors&nbsp;Don\u2019t&nbsp;Need to Do&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Content editors are&nbsp;<strong>not responsible<\/strong>&nbsp;for:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Installing plugins&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updating WordPress core&nbsp;or plugins&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjusting theme code or templates&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing analytics configuration (GA4 is centrally managed)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-custom-shadow-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential WordPress Resources\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn.wordpress.org<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recommended modules:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn WordPress \u2013&nbsp;<em>Introduction to WordPress<\/em>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn WordPress \u2013\u00a0<em>Getting started with the Block Editor<\/em>\u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learn.wordpress.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/learning\/\">LinkedIn Learning<\/a> (University\u00a0licence)\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WordPress Essential Training&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility for Web Authors&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing for the Web\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don&#8217;t have a WordPress website yet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learn more about our WordPress service: <a href=\"https:\/\/sydneyuni.service-now.com\/sm?id=kb_article_view&amp;sysparm_article=KB0010277\">WordPress Website Hosting and Development Overview<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/sydneyuni.service-now.com\/sm?id=sc_cat_item&amp;sys_id=dca063afdb281d10c5453632f39619bf&amp;sysparm_category=c2fcd2e0db1f73042d38cae43a961908\">Web Presence Request Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>University WordPress Content Editing Guide&nbsp; Quick reference for editors on\u00a0University-branded WordPress websites\u00a0 University Standards Brand and Communications&nbsp; All content must follow the University&#8217;s brand and communications requirements.&nbsp; See the\u00a0Marketing and Communications Policies\u00a0\u00a0policies for brand usage, tone,\u00a0imagery\u00a0and public\u2011facing presentation.\u00a0 Brand\u00a0colour\u00a0guidance is documented in the University brand guidelines and reflected in internal tooling such as the\u00a0usydColours\u00a0palette. 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