MetaSlider Pro

MetaSlider Pro for WordPress

MetaSlider Pro is very simple to use. Here are a few key points to get started:

  1. Decide which slide type you’ll want.
  2. Next, choose which slideshow theme fits best.
  3. Slideshows are most user-friendly when navigation is present.
  4. Finally, don’t forget the captions on image slideshows!

For more intermediate uses or for one-on-one training, please visit the ATRC Appointments page to book a session.

TablePress

TablePress is a WordPress plugin that allows for the easy creation and maintenance of tables for your WordPress site. All styling has been taken care of and all you have to do is create the table and place it in a WordPress page. Please see these resources for more information:

For one-on-one training, please visit the ATRC Appointments page to book a session.

Yoast SEO

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a primary key to getting your content ranked highly by search engines. The links below will guide you through the process of configuring Yoast SEO for your site.

Before you can view them, you will be required to initiate a free account with Yoast. The course consists of nine (9) modules, feel free to go through them all. If you’re in a pinch for time, these four could get you going quickly:

For one-on-one training, please visit the ATRC Appointments page to book a session.

How to Move Site Origin Page Builder Layouts

The SiteOrigin Page Builder plugin allows you to create complex WordPress pages without ever having to write a line of code. If you’re looking for an intuitive way to make multiple columns, accordion toggles, or other complex interactive features for your website, this page builder might make sense. If you don’t see this plugin in your WordPress dashboard, contact ATRC Help and request to have it activated.

This demonstration illustrates how to use the import/export workflow to move a layout from one site to another. Enjoy!

Getting Started With the SiteOrigin Page Builder

The SiteOrigin Page Builder plugin allows you to create complex WordPress pages without ever having to write a line of code. If you’re looking for an intuitive way to make multiple columns, accordion toggles, or other complex interactive features for your website, this page builder might make sense. If you don’t see this plugin in your WordPress dashboard, contact ATRC Help and request to have it activated.

Here is SiteOrigin’s wonderful quick-start guide to its Page Builder plugin. Enjoy!

Calendar Aggregator Integration Process

Let’s Get Started

The Calendar Aggregator is an add-on in WordPress that leverages the functionality of The Events Calendar plugin. Here’s how to begin:

  1. Initiate a support request with ATRC Help and after searching the knowledge base, choose I still need to open a ticket.
    1. The subject line should read, “Calendar Activation and Aggregation Request”.
    2. Please provide the URL for the site in question and any other information in the description area.
    3. Choose “Academic Technology” for the department and “WordPress” for the product.
  2. After the Events Calendar is active on your website, you MUST:
    1. Create a new event marked with the “Main Calendar” category.
    2. Notify ATRC Help that you have done so by visiting ATRC Help and replying to the open help ticket.
  3. At this point your site’s calendar will be configured for import/aggregation and you will be notified.
  4. Finally, any event marked with the “Main Calendar” category will be pulled into the college’s main calendar.

Here are some guides you may find useful

  1. Overview for managing events
  2. Important Event Settings
  3. Creating Events
  4. Creating a Recurring Event
  5. Creating Venue and Organizer Pages