Pre-Footer Module

The blue footer at the bottom of your CMS site provides UC San Diego-wide information on every page of your site. It is not editable (although WTS Admins can update the 'feedback' link).

The new pre-footer module gives you space to add your site-specific contact information, social media, and select links to the bottom of every page of your site. Once added by WTS, you can edit the pre-footer within the parameters provided.

Best Practices

• Add basic content that will appear on every page of your site.
• Limit the content to critical links so you don't detract from the focus of the page.
• Not all sites need a pre-footer — this site doesn't have one. Don't add this feature just to add it. Have a clear purpose for what you want to communicate.
• Users will expect your pre-footer links to link to content on your site. Use external links sparingly or not at all.

Basic Information

• The pre-footer can have 3 or 4 columns
• One column can be a dedicated contacts column
• One column can be a dedicated social media/ school logo column
  • Only official school sub-brand logos are available
  • Only officially supported social media icons are available:
    • Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, X (Twitter)
• After you've filled in the pre-footer content, you must contact WTS to have it implemented for the first time
• Updating the pre-footer requires publishing your entire site
• The pre-footer is not available for pages within Blink or TritonLink

To edit the pre-footer module:

Important: Since the pre-footer is on every page of your site, you'll need to republish your entire site after making updates to the pre-footer.

1. Navigate to your _modules folder and select pre-footer.
2. Click Edit to bring up the edit screen.
3. Complete these fields:
   • Pre-footer Configuration:
     • Column size?: 3 or 4 columns
     • Select a configuration:
       • Options for 3 columns:
         • Link List + Contact + Social Media/Logo
         • Two Link Lists + Contact
         • Two Link Lists + Social Media/Logo
         • Three Link Lists
       • Options for 4 columns:
         • Two Link Lists + Contact + Social Media/Logo
         • Three Link Lists + Contact
         • Three Link Lists + Social Media/Logo
           • Additionally, if you are using the Social/Media/Logo option in a 4 column configuration, Select placement of Social Media/Logo column: Right or Bottom
   • For each Links Column (1 or more):
     • Header (optional)
     • Links: Up to 8 per column:
       • Link Text
       • Link Type: Internal or External
       • Internal Link (file selector) or External Link (fill this in)
   • For the Logo and Social Media Column (if selected) 
     • Header (optional)
     • School Logo: Select 'None' or one of the pre-approved School Logos 
     • Social Media (multiple available)
       • Social Media: Select one of the supported social media icons:
         • Bluesky
         • Facebook
         • Instagram
         • LinkedIn
         • Threads
         • TikTok
       • Social Media Link: Enter your link. Note: The Social Media Icon will not appear if this is empty. 
   • For the Contact Column (if selected): Note: all falls are optional
     • Header
     • Address: Note: Address falls will be formatted close together, with only minor line spacing
       • Address One
       • Address Two
       • City
       • State
       • Zip Code
     • Email
     • Phone
     • Fax
     • Contact Link
       • Contact Link Type: Internal or External
       • Internal Link (file selector) or External Link (fill this in)

Important:

You can fill in the pre-footer fields without WTS assistance. But the first time you want to activate the pre-footer and make it live on your site, a WTS admin will need to set this up. Complete the request form when you're ready.

Examples

Pre-footer with no contact or social media columns:

3 column pre-footer with social media content on the bottom:

4 column pre-footer with the maximum of 8 links in a links column: