UMass Amherst WordPress Websites
Create and manage a WordPress website using a wide selection of secure, accessible-ready themes, including UMass Amherst-branded themes, and curated plugins.
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Support & Resources
WordPress Websites at UMass Amherst
On this page: Logging into your blog, creating and managing content, themes and plugins overview, support options, FAQ.
Posts overview: Creating, Editing, and Publishing
Your posts are where you’ll publish your main content such as your reflections, documents, program information, and more. Posts are commonly displayed in reverse-chronological order with the most recent post at the top of the page.
Pages Overview: Creating, Editing, and Publishing
CampusPress sites are composed of two main structures: posts and pages. Pages are normally used for information that you want to share with your readers but don’t expect to update frequently.
Insert Images in Blog Posts or Pages
You can add an image to a post or page using an image block, or by using the block editor. Other options for adding images using the block editor include Cover block, Gallery block, Media & Text block.
Available Themes
In addition to our UMass Amherst branded themes, you can select from accessibility-themes from CampusPress.
Available Plugins
CampusPress hosts directory of available plugins. Please note that not all plugins available through CampusPress are currently enabled on the UMass Amherst platform due to ongoing security and accessibility reviews.
Embedding Content
On this page: Embed Using a URL, embed code, embedding video, audio and more.
Settings and Privacy
On this page: Change Site Privacy, Discussion Settings, General Settings, Media Settings, Settings Overview and more.
Set up your WordPress Site Menu
On this page: Creating a Menu, Introduction to Menus (video tutorial), step by step instructions on customizing your site navigation.
How do I request a WordPress website?
If you would like to request a new WordPress website, please follow the listed login instructions. After your first login to WordPress with your NetID, your new website will automatically be created.
How do I add users to my site?
You are able to add users to your site using Users > Add New.
How do I restrict access to my site?
Site visibility controls who can and can’t view your site. There are six privacy options…