- Contents List
- CT - Accordion
- CT - Button Panel
- CT - Code Only
- CT - Content Block
- CT - Content Block (5/7)
- CT - Content Block with Background
- CT - Embed Video
- CT - Embed Video with Text
- CT - Event Carousel
- CT - Event Listing
- CT - File Upload
- CT - Four Image and Text Cards
- CT - General Content
- CT - Image and Text Reveal
- CT - Image Carousel
- CT - Image Gallery
- CT - Landing Page Banner
- CT - Link Block
- CT - News Carousel
- CT - News Story
- CT - Page Contents
- CT - Panel Block
- CT - Quote Block
- CT - Quote Block (Bracket/Text)
- CT - Single Image
- CT - Tabs
- CT - Three Image and Text Cards
- CT - Two Content Blocks
- CT - Two Image and Text Cards
- Embed RSS
CT - Link Block
Link Block Title
Content Type Information
General Guidance
- Organise Content Blocks: Avoid condensing all information into a single content block. If your content includes multiple data types, structure it into separate blocks for easier maintenance and future edits.
- Use Headings Properly: Headings should be used to group content and establish hierarchy, not for styling. Proper heading usage improves both accessibility and readability.
- Internal and External Links: When linking within your website, use Section Links and Content Links, as the Web CMS automatically updates these if content is reorganised. For external links, always use the full URL of the destination website or resource.
- Third-Party Content and Custom Code: Do not embed unapproved third-party content or add custom code without consulting our team via the IT Service Desk.
Visit our section How to Write for the Web for some guidance on creating and maintaining content on your website.
Images and Documents
All assets for use on our website must be properly prepared before they are added to the Media Library.
- Copyright Compliance: Ensure all assets are sourced responsibly. If using third-party assets, obtain the necessary permissions before uploading to avoid copyright infringements.
- Accessibility: Documents must be fully accessible before being added to the Media Library for website use.
- Optimising Assets: Images must match the required dimensions (Width x Height) for use with Content Types. These requirements are provided in field descriptions and form guidance. Document file size must be optimised for upload to the Media Library and for use on the web. The maximum file size for upload to the Media Library is 5MB (megabytes).
- Filename Convention: Users must ensure that assets are named correctly before they are uploaded to the Media Library. Assets must only contain lowercase letters (a to z), numerals 0-9) and hyphens (-). Avoid spaces, special characters, or uppercase letters.
Visit our Media Library information section for more guidance and resources.
Accessibility Guidance
Please use the following guidance to help make sure your content adheres to accessibility regulations:
- Do not create images with embedded text.
- Do not add image Alt Text / Description to your image if it is decorative.
- Do not use generic link text such as 'Click Here' and 'Read More'.
- Do not add HTML elements such as
span,div,h1or CSS to any of the fields to change the structure or styling of the Content Type. It will be removed by our team. - Ensure that you have added a descriptive
titleattribute to any third party embeds on your website such as video embeds for Panopto and YouTube.
Visit our Accessible Content Guidance for more information on how to make sure your website content is accessible.
Form Field Guidance
Name: CT - Link Block
Description: Add a row of 2 - 4 link buttons to a web page. The button style can either be solid or hollow.
| Field Name | Field Description | Size | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Enter a descriptive and easily identifiable name for your content block, such as "Button Link Block." | 80 Characters | plain text | Yes |
| Button Style | Select a style for all buttons in the row. Solid buttons have a red background with white text, while Hollow buttons have a white background with red text. | 80 Characters | Select Box | No |
| Button Row Title | Add a short, optional title above the button row to provide context (limit: 50 characters). Do not add HTML code, as it may break the layout and affect accessibility. | 65 Characters | plain text | No |
| Button 1 Label | Add a short, descriptive text for the first button. This text should clearly indicate the button’s purpose or action (e.g., "Contact Us" or "Case Studies"). Do not add HTML code. | 200 Characters | plain text | Yes |
| Add an Internal Link or External Link for Button 1 | Select an option below to add an internal or external link below the main text, then complete the associated fields. | 80 Characters | Radio Button | No |
| Internal Link for Button 1 | Add a link to another section or piece of content on your website within Terminalfour. Uncheck the 'Use default link text' box to enter custom link text. | 80 Characters | Section/Content Link | No |
| External Link for Button 1 | Enter the full URL, including the protocol (e.g., https://www.qub.ac.uk), when linking to an external website. | 200 Characters | plain text | No |
| Button 2 Label | Add a short, descriptive text for the second button. This text should clearly indicate the button’s purpose or action (e.g., "Contact Us" or "Case Studies"). Do not add HTML code. | 200 Characters | plain text | Yes |
| Add an Internal Link or External Link for Button 2 | Select an option below to add an internal or external link below the main text, then complete the associated fields. | 80 Characters | Radio Button | No |
| Internal Link for Button 2 | Add a link to another section or piece of content on your website within Terminalfour. Uncheck the 'Use default link text' box to enter custom link text. | 80 Characters | Section/Content Link | No |
| External Link for Button 2 | Enter the full URL, including the protocol (e.g., https://www.qub.ac.uk), when linking to an external website. | 200 Characters | plain text | No |
| Button 3 Label | Add a short, descriptive text for the third button. This text should clearly indicate the button’s purpose or action (e.g., "Contact Us" or "Case Studies"). Do not add HTML code. | 200 Characters | plain text | No |
| Add an Internal Link or External Link for Button 3 | Select an option below to add an internal or external link below the main text, then complete the associated fields. | 80 Characters | Radio Button | No |
| Internal Link for Button 3 | Add a link to another section or piece of content on your website within Terminalfour. Uncheck the 'Use default link text' box to enter custom link text. | 80 Characters | Section/Content Link | No |
| External Link for Button 3 | Enter the full URL, including the protocol (e.g., https://www.qub.ac.uk), when linking to an external website. | 200 Characters | plain text | No |
| Button 4 Label | Add a short, descriptive text for the fourth button. This text should clearly indicate the button’s purpose or action (e.g., "Contact Us" or "Case Studies"). Do not add HTML code. | 200 Characters | plain text | No |
| Add an Internal Link or External Link for Button 4 | Select an option below to add an internal or external link below the main text, then complete the associated fields. | 80 Characters | Radio Button | No |
| Internal Link for Button 4 | Add a link to another section or piece of content on your website within Terminalfour. Uncheck the 'Use default link text' box to enter custom link text. | 80 Characters | Section/Content Link | No |
| External Link for Button 4 | Enter the full URL, including the protocol (e.g., https://www.qub.ac.uk), when linking to an external website. | 200 Characters | plain text | No |
| Margin Bottom | Increase the default whitespace between this content block and the one below by adding a larger margin. Maintain consistent margins between content blocks whenever possible. | 80 Characters | Select Box | No |