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  • Theme release: v4.3.2

    Theme release: v4.3.2

    Release notes for version 4.2.1 of the UCSC WordPress theme

  • Looking good: Student Affairs & Success

    Looking good: Student Affairs & Success

    Congrats to the Division of Student Affairs and Success for the launch of their website in the new UCSC WordPress platform.

  • Theme release: v4.2.1

    Theme release: v4.2.1

    Release notes for version 4.2.1 of the UCSC WordPress theme

  • Primary navigation best practices

    Primary navigation best practices

    The best way to set up your navigation depends on your goals. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, but there are some guidelines to help users navigate your website more easily.

  • Theme release: v4.1.0

    Theme release: v4.1.0

    Release notes for version 4.1.0 of the UCSC WordPress theme

  • WCMS web service retiring

    WCMS web service retiring

    The Campus Web Content Management System (WCMS) will officially retire at the end of summer in 2025.

  • Using headings to create accessible websites

    Using headings to create accessible websites

    HTML headings serve as signposts in your web content. Using them correctly helps create accessible web pages.  

  • When links should open in a new tab or window

    When links should open in a new tab or window

    Most links should open in the same window because it is the most accessible solution. 

  • Creating meaningful link and button text

    Creating meaningful link and button text

    Don’t use link text like “click here” or “read more.” They’re not helpful.

  • Theme release: v4.0.0

    Theme release: v4.0.0

    Release notes for version 3.8.0 of the UCSC 2022 WordPress theme

  • Access to your website analytics

    Access to your website analytics

    Google Analytics messaged users on April 2, 2024 noting that Universal Analytics will cease to function on July 1, 2024. There is no action you’ll need to take if you currently use the centralized Google Analytics account set up for UC Santa Cruz websites.

  • Theme release: v3.8.0

    Theme release: v3.8.0

    Release notes for version 3.8.0 of the UCSC 2022 WordPress theme

Last modified: Jun 02, 2025