cuTheme
Our brand new WordPress content management configuration is here, and it’s pretty awesome!
What is cuTheme?
cuTheme is Carleton’s new custom content management system and is the biggest change to our web infrastructure since the initial adoption of WordPress in late 2009. The newly introduced cuTheme aims to modernize how we build and work with content by providing a vastly improved tools for users across campus by providing a simpler and more streamlined content editing experience with a visual overview that more closely resembles what site visitors will see.
cuTheme is also backed by Raven Design System (RDS), a React component library and design framework for the web that has been built in collaboration with University Communications to ensure brand standards and consistency are used across the web at Carleton.
Key Features
Powered by WordPress
WordPress powers over 40% of the web and it’s been Carleton’s content management system of choice since 2009.
Drag & Drop Blocks
No longer are you stuck with predefined ordering of content blocks. It’s like playing with lego during your day job!
Intuitive Visual Editor
Not sure what your content will look like? We got you covered, the new editor very closely reflects what you’ll get on the front end.
Improved Site Speeds
With lighthouse scores in the high 90s, average load times of 600ms and small asset sizes your pages will load in the blink of an eye.
Accessible Template
Our template is meets WCAG AA requirements and we’ve implemented measures to help user avoid common publishing mistakes.
Renewed Web Brand
In collaboration with University Communications web brand standards were developed with cuTheme leading the way!
cuTheme Updates
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cuTheme Go Live Checklist
1 min read
Announcing the Pilot Phase of cuTheme Rollout
Choices, choices: migration planning for cuTheme
cuTheme Update – November 2023
4 min read
Coming out on top: the new top nav menu in cuTheme
3 min read
cuTheme Ready – Prepare your Site for a Seamless Migration!
FAQ
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We are currently in the pilot phase of our cuTheme migration project. At this stage, we are working with a limited number of websites that are on the CMS template. This allows us to test and refine the process before a full-scale rollout. The CMS pilot phase is scheduled to be completed by the end of September 2024.