Guides
Learn UW Theme 2.0
UW Theme 2.0 provides an accessible, on-brand foundation for building university websites with the WordPress block editor. Learn how to use the theme’s blocks, patterns, and design standards to create clear, accessible sites that align with UW–Madison’s brand.
Have a WiscWeb site?
Get support while you build your site through WiscWeb’s Office Hours, monthly Lunch and Learns, and more.
Getting started
Planning your website
Think through key considerations before building using WordPress and the UW Theme.
About UW Theme 2.0
Learn how the theme works, what’s new, and what to expect as you build pages.
Design differences
Learn what’s changed from UW Theme Classic to the new block editor theme.
Intro training (video series)
Watch a short video series that introduces UW Theme 2.0 and the WordPress block editor.
Getting started with the WordPress block editor
Learn common tasks and features that apply across WordPress sites.
Build and design
Building a page
Create, edit, preview, and publish pages using the block editor.
Block fundamentals
Learn how blocks work, including adding, grouping, hiding content, and changing content width.
Design best practices
Learn best practices for creating accessible pages that align with UW brand guidance.
Working with page titles and headings
Use titles and headings correctly to support accessibility, navigation, and clear page structure.
Customize social previews
Set custom titles, images, and descriptions for pages and posts when sharing on social platforms.
Understanding layout blocks
Coming soon
Site configuration
Theme settings
Manage global site options like footers, breadcrumbs, search, and 404 pages.
Creating header and footer menus
Learn how to setup your site’s main navigation, top utility menu, and footer menus along with best practices and recommendations.
Connect to Google Tools
Add Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Search Console, and Programmable Search.