Updating the Media Contact Information /news Page


The “Media Contact” information can found on the page at: <your-domain>.ku.edu/news.

  • You may have to scroll down the page to see the Media Contact section on the right side of the page.
Media Contacts section located on top-right of /news page
  • In case the 'Edit Media Contacts' button doesn't appear, try <your-page-name>.ku.edu/admin/structure/views/view/news
  • You will be redirected to a screen in the admin section. You will need to be logged in, and you will need to be a site administrator, to make the necessary changes.
  • The following screenshot shows the admin screen and highlights the "Footer" area that requires your attention.
  • In the 'Footer' section, select the link titled "Media Contacts (Media Contacts)"
News view admin screen
  • You will need to replace the entire contents of the "Content" area with the code provided below. See the following screenshot:

Content area of News view

  • Use the code below to replace the default code, substituting your contact information. Copy and paste the following text into text area highlighted in the previous step:

<h2 class="h4">Media Contacts</h2>
<p>
Name<br>
Title<br>
785-864-0000<br>
<a href="mailto:noreply@ku.edu">noreply@ku.edu</a>
</p>

  • When replacing this information, pay special attention to the following:
    • Note you are changing the default header tag to <h2 class="h4">.
    • Make sure there is a <p> at the start and a </p> at the end, as shown above.
    • Make sure the <br> is at the end of each line, except the last line. That line will only have the </p> after.
    • For the phone and email lines, be sure to replace the phone numbers and emails in the link, (the part inside the <a></a>,) and the text

Code to replace default code

  • After updating this information, select the blue button labeled "Apply (this display)"

select the blue button labeled 'apply this display'

  • From the admin screen, select the "Save" button in the lower left to save your changes. You may have to scroll down to see the button.

Save button in lower left

  • Navigate back to the /news page and verify the information has been updated.
  • If you have any trouble, or if you are not comfortable making these changes, contact Web Services at webservices@ku.edu for help.