Code Changes (transparent to end-users)

Performance Updates– Updated several plugins and settings to improve overall site performance.

New Functionality

Content Commons – Users may now embed Content Commons articles and videos directly into posts. For more information on the purpose, features and function of Content Commons visit: https://commons.america.gov/about

Instructions for New Functionality

Embed Content Commons Article

1. Navigate to https://commons.america.gov, Select an article and Click the embed icon on the top right.
2. Copy the DATA ID FIELD and DATA SITE information.
3. Navigate to WordPress site, Create new post and Click the ENABLE CONTENT COMMONS button under the CONTENT COMMONS section.
4. Complete DATA ID and DATA SITE fields.
5. Enter TITLE (same as article title) and Select CATEGORY.
6. Publish the post.

Embed Content Commons Video

1. Navigate to https://commons.america.gov, Select a video and Click the embed icon on the top right.
2. Copy the entire EMBED CODE.
3. Navigate to WordPress site, Create new post and Paste the embed code in the main body text editor.
4. Enter TITLE (same as video title) and Select CATEGORY.
5. Publish the post.

By Office of Platforms | 19 November, 2018 | Topics: News, Release Notes | Tags: release notes