We are pleased to introduce a new default theme for new websites and blogs hosted on UCI Sites. With so many themes to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which one is right for your site. We tried to help you get started with an accessibility-ready theme that has been configured with UCI campus colors and styles.
We have chosen CampusPress Flex as our default theme and configured it to resemble the current UCI campus branding. Campus branding helps to establish a consistent and recognizable brand identity for the campus. By using consistent logos, colors, typography, and imagery across websites, the campus can build a strong brand that is easily recognizable to its target audience. This can help to create a sense of trust and familiarity among students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the wider community.
CampusPress Flex is developed by CampusPress as an accessibility-ready theme with hundreds of layouts and customizations. We have configured it for you and started you out with some sample content, but you can customize it further to make it your own.
When you create a new site hosted on UCI Sites, you will see two options. One is to create a website with a static homepage, the other is to create a blog with a homepage displaying your latest posts. Choose the style you want to start with. If you change your mind, you can change what your homepage displays at any time.
We hope you like the new theme. You can learn more about how to use CampusPress Flex from our CampusPress Flex Theme Guide linked below.
FAQ
I already have a website, can I use CampusPress Flex on my existing website?
CampusPress Flex is already available as a theme option. You can select it from Appearances > Themes. However, it will be using the default settings and not configured yet with UCI-style branding. If you would like to use the settings we’ve created, contact us. We can help you import the settings to get a similar style.
Can I still use the UCI Genesis theme or choose another theme?
Yes, the UCI Genesis theme which was the default theme in the past is still available. Select it in Appearances > Themes. We also have a variety of other themes that you can try. If you do use another theme, please try to configure it to resemble UCI Campus Branding. By using UCI colors, fonts, and styles you will show your UCI pride and share that you are part of the bigger organization.
How can I change the theme’s CSS?
We have added some custom CSS using the Custom CSS plugin. Website administrators can adjust the CSS settings under Appearance > Custom CSS.
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