About This Site

Welcome to the Appalachian State University Drupal Demo Site — your central resource for exploring and understanding how content is structured, presented, and managed within our Drupal environment.

Purpose of This Site

This site showcases the capabilities of our Drupal content management system. It is designed to help content creators, editors, and stakeholders visualize how various types of content can be effectively utilized across university websites.

Whether you're building a new site or refining an existing one, this demo environment provides a practical reference for layout options, content types, and best practices.

What You'll Find Here

The site includes examples of the most commonly used content types and components, such as:

Page Types

  • Basic Page: Embed contact blocks within standard content for quick reference.
  • Landing Page: Feature key contacts prominently alongside visual navigation elements.
  • Sub-Landing Page: Organize contacts by department or topic for easier browsing.
  • Contact Page: Dedicated space for full contact directories or team listings.
  • News Page: Include author or media contact information for press releases or updates.

Image Usage

  • Images: Add hero, breakout, inline, or profile photos or icons to contact entries to improve recognition, personalize the experience, and enhance visual clarity across directories and team pages.

Microcontent

  • Accordion: Use collapsible sections to group contact info by team or function.
  • Accreditation: Pair contact info with accreditation details for program-specific pages.
  • Automatic List: Automatically display contacts based on taxonomy or page hierarchy.
  • Link Collection: Combine contact links with related resources or tools.
  • Promo: Highlight key contacts with styled callouts or banners.
  • Statistics: Pair contact info with impact metrics or service stats.
  • Video Promo: Introduce team members or services with embedded video content.
  • Visual Link Collection: Use image-based cards to link to individual contact pages.

Content Types

  • Contact: Displays name, title, email, phone, and optional photo or bio.
  • Location: Pair contact details with physical addresses and maps for offices or service points.
  • News: Includes contact info for authors, editors, or media inquiries.

Each example reflects real-world use cases, helping you understand how to structure your content for clarity, accessibility, and engagement.

How to Use This Site

Use this site as a visual guide and source of inspiration when planning your own content. Browse through the different sections to see how content types behave, how they can be combined, and how they adapt across devices.

Please note that this is not a platform training site. For step-by-step instructions on creating or managing content in Drupal, refer to our Drupal 10 documentation.