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Communications and Marketing Tools and Trainings

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Gutenberg Web Editor
Gutenberg Editor and NC State Theme Support
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Information for Editors
Emma Email Marketing Platform
NC State Email Generator
Canva

Gutenberg Web Editor

Getting Started

  • Intro to Gutenberg Workspace – NC State Theme
    How to use the Gutenberg workspace
    View Video
  • Using Gutenblocks
    How to use Gutenblocks
    View Video

Cropping Images to 1500 x 844 px, 72 dpi

  • Cropping an Image in an Existing Post
    How to crop an image in an existing post
    View Video
  • Cropping an Image in a New Post
    How to add and crop an image in a new post
    View Video

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Gutenberg Editor and NC State Theme Support

View the Editor page with training videos, workshop information and other information. This information is for editors of research and faculty sites using the UComm on brand free theme.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Information for Editors

View the SEO Information page that has information on how to claim a Google Researcher Knowledge panel, using Alt tags, and how to make a page that ranks well in search engines.

Emma Email Marketing Platform

The college uses Emma to send large marketing emails, newsletters and other communications. All users must be added by the communications and marketing office. Emma users can review the Emma Email Information and Tutorial Page for more information on getting started, importing contacts and creating campaigns.

NC State Email Generator

The College of Natural Resources subscribes to the premium tier of the NC State Email Generator. All users must be added by the CNR communications and marketing office. Users can find tutorials and documentation here.

Canva

  • Creating a Canva Account
    How to create a new Canva account using your NC State email
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  • Creating Newsletter Header Image
    How to create an image 598 x 336 px, 72 dpi
    View Video
  • Creating Newsletter Story Images
    How to create an image 135 x 135 px, 72 dpi
    View Video
  • Creating 1500 x 844 Images for NC State Websites
    How to create an image 1500 x 844, 72 dpi
    View Video