Reusable Content Blocks in Cascade

A reusable content block allows you to reuse content in multiple places on a site. This can be helpful for consistently adding a piece of content on multiple pages across your site and being able to edit them all at once.

Reusable Content Block Types

Callout

This option has the same content options as a normal callout available on pages, but can be reused on multiple pages. Reusable callouts can be especially useful for adding the same calls to action across your site, such as links to sign up for more information or linking to information on how to apply.

Reusable Custom Content Block

This option is the most flexible, and allows you to put in text content or HTML consistently on multiple pages. This block has an optional section wrap that you can turn on and off to add the appropriate spacing to help the content align with other components on a page, depending on how you are using the block. If you are entering the HTML of a component from aggieux.tamu.edu, do not use the section wrap; these spacing considerations are built into the code of each Aggie UX component.

Social Media Banner

This option allows you to add a social media banner with icons that link to various social media platforms. This is made as a reusable content block so you can add it to the prefooter of your site, allowing it to display above your footer on every page of your site.

How to Create a New Reusable Content Block

1. Open the _custom-content-blocks > content-blocks folder in the preview pane
2. Click Add Content in the upper left corner of the Cascade navigation bar
3. Click Custom Content Blocks and select the type of block you want to create
4. Enter desired content as you would like it to appear; content options differ based on the block.
5. Click Preview Draft
6. Click Submit
7. Enter version comments that will be saved in the asset’s version history.
8. Click Submit

How to Attach a Reusable Callout Block to a Page

1. Open the desired page in the preview pane
2. Click Edit
3. In the desired content section, choose Use Block in the Component drop down selector
4. Attach the reusable content block by using the Choose a Block menu
   1. Click the Choose Block button beneath Custom Content Block
   2. Navigate to and select your desired block in the Choose a Block menu
   3. Click Choose
5. Click Preview Draft
6. Click Submit
7. Enter version comments
8. Click Submit again