This guide provides instructions and information about Stanford Web Services Jumpstart platform, based on Drupal 7.
We've released our new Stanford Sites on Drupal 8 (D8) platform — the new framework for Stanford Sites in 2020 and beyond. Check out our new User Guide to help you set up your website on the D8 platform.
Jumpstart User Guide
Your New Site
Your website combines the advantages of Drupal with a streamlined and simplified user experience provided by Stanford Web Services. We hope that your Jumpstart site will allow you to get started quickly with little to no training required.
Getting started with your new site
Preparing to launch your new site
Taking care of your site post-launch
Glossary of technical terms
Content Editor
WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editors like the one built into your website makes it easy to update webpages without any knowledge of HTML.
Pages
The pages of your Jumpstart site are where you add the majority of your content. All pages can be renamed and new pages can be easily added.
Blocks
Blocks are used throughout your site to highlight important and timely information, and in the footer section to add persistent information.
Users
Users can have site owner or editor accounts. There are no limits on the number of users you can have for your site.
Design
Jumpstart is built with multiple interchangable options of Stanford-branded, mobile-responsive, accessible themes.
Images and Video
Jumpstart comes with placeholder images that can easily be changed. You can also upload documents, videos, and audio recordings.
