We'll be applying an important WordPress security update to the 91亚色 web environment to address a security issue.

If your site uses the 91亚色U News Block with Toolset, you may notice that the automatically displayed news posts stop working after the update.

If this happens, the here is the fix:

1. Activate the Code Snippets plugin.
2. Add the following code to your site's footer:

<script type="text/javascript" src="/wp-content/plugins/yorkublocks-v1.3/src/blocks/tabbed-news/front.build.js" id="yorku-blocks-tabbed-news-front-script-js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript" src="/wp-content/plugins/yorkublocks-v1.3/src/scrollby-polyfill.js" id="yorku-blocks-scrollby-polyfill-js"></script>
<link rel="stylesheet" id="yorku-blocks-style-css" href="/wp-content/plugins/yorkublocks-v1.3/dist/style.css?ver=6.9.5" type="text/css" media="all" />

If you're not sure whether your site is affected or would like help applying the fix, please reach out to the Web Team - we're happy to help.

As always if you have any questions please reach out to our web team at听cpadigit@yorku.ca听or join us for our weekly drop-in sessions for more hands-on support, taking place every Wed. at 1:30pm. Invite link can be found here:听.

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These vendors can support a range of web services, including content audits and strategy, content optimization, website architecture, development, implementation within 91亚色鈥檚 CMS, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.

All new website projects should begin transitioning to the approved VOR vendors. Vendor contact information is available on the Procurement Services Pan-University VOR website.

As always if you have any questions please reach out to our web team at cpadigit@yorku.ca or join us for our weekly drop-in sessions for more hands-on support, taking place every Wed. at 1:30pm. Invite link can be found here: .

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Please remove the old Web Optimization Drop-in meeting (the one still scheduled for this week). A new invitation has been sent for the updated series starting next week.

Please note that this week's drop-in session has been cancelled. Aside from the updated meeting invitation, everything else remains the same.

As always if you have any questions please reach out to our web team at听cpadigit@yorku.ca听or join us for our weekly drop-in sessions for more hands-on support, taking place every Wed. at 1:30pm. Invite link can be found here:听.

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If your website uses Curator feeds, we recommend enabling this setting to create a smoother browsing experience for your visitors.

How to enable Lazy Load:

1. Go to your Curator Dashboard
2. Navigate to your feed
3. Click on the Publish tab
4. Scroll down to the left-side Feed accordion
5. Click on Lazy Load and change it to 鈥淪how feed when it is in view鈥�
6. Click Publish to save your changes

As always if you have any questions please reach out to our web team at听cpadigit@yorku.ca听or join us for our weekly drop-in sessions for more hands-on support, taking place every Wed. at 1:30pm. Invite link can be found here:听.

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This will affect and subsites with the URL format <dept/faculty/etc/>.

Note that <info/blog/dept>.yorku.ca sites will not be affected.

Maintenance Period: Wed April 8, 2026 鈥� 7:00 am 鈥� 8:00 am

There will several brief site outages during this maintenance window.   Please let your users know and please refrain from making any changes to your sites during this time.

We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and patience.

As always if you have any questions please reach out to our web team at cpadigit@yorku.ca or join us for our weekly drop-in sessions for more hands-on support, taking place every Wed. at 1:30pm. Invite link can be found here: .

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Revise language on webpages听
We are asking all听web owners who have land acknowledgments on their website(s) or webpage(s) to update听their听existing land acknowledgment. Moving forward, all sites听should听used the message below and link to the new central听land听acknowledgment webpage听to ensure accuracy, consistency, and ease of maintenance.听

Webpage Language
First Nations peoples have lived on this part of Turtle Island for millennia, stewarding the land, the water and all that contributes to life in this region. Today, the culture and presence of First Nations, Inuit and M茅tis peoples enrich the lands and people of this territory where 91亚色 is located. Visit the official webpage to learn more about the cross campus Land Acknowledgment statements.

For those who currently have land acknowledgment text or related contextual content on your webpages, the preferred approach is to redirect to the new land acknowledgment webpage instead. This new webpage 鈥� which was created by Indigenous Initiatives unit in the Division of Equity, People & Culture 鈥� is the central location for resources and information including:

• All 91亚色鈥檚 official land acknowledgments with French versions for each one 
• Pronunciations 
• FAQs 

Redirecting will help ensure every webpage reflects the most accurate and up-to-date information aligned with our commitments and brand guidelines. Your partnership is essential to ensuring a smooth implementation and demonstrating our shared commitment consistently across the University. 

Thank you in advance for your support.

As always if you have any questions please reach out to our web team at cpadigit@yorku.ca or join us for our weekly drop-in sessions for more hands-on support, taking place every Wed. at 1:30pm. Invite link can be found here: .

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This is a perfect opportunity to tidy up your Media Library! Removing old or unused images and files can help your website run faster and smoother for your visitors.

Creating new folders:

1. Go to the Media Library on your website dashboard.
2. Click the folder icon at the top and create a new folder.
3. Name your folder and save.

Adding older photos to a folder: 

1. Go to the Media Library on your website dashboard.
2. Select the photo you want to organize.
3. Choose the folder you鈥檇 like to add it to.

As always if you have any questions please reach out to our web team at cpadigit@yorku.ca or join us for our weekly drop-in sessions for more hands-on support, taking place every Wed. at 1:30pm. Invite link can be found here: .

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1) MODULE #44 鈥� Full Width Video Background with CTA (New)

We鈥檝e launched a brand-new Module 44, designed to create strong visual impact and drive engagement.

Module 44 鈥� Full Width Video Background with CTA allows you to:

• Display a full-width background video
• Overlay headline and supporting text
• Add a call-to-action (CTA) button to guide users to key pages or actions

This module is best used for landing pages, campaign highlights, or sections where you want to grab attention and encourage user interaction.

These variations work with all existing features, including the built-in 91亚色 icon library and the flexible layout (up to 4 items per row).

2. MODULE #26 鈥� Featured Quote Block (New Slider Option)

Module 26 is used to highlight featured quotes such as testimonials, statements, or key messages. We鈥檝e added a new Featured Quote Slider option so you can showcase multiple quotes within a single section.

Available Variations:

• Featured Quote (slider) 鈥� Rotates through multiple quotes with images in a slider format

The new slider variation is ideal when you want to highlight multiple voices or messages without taking up additional page space.

As always if you have any questions please reach out to our web team at cpadigit@yorku.ca or join us for our weekly drop-in sessions for more hands-on support, taking place every Wed. at 1:30pm. Invite link can be found here: .

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Starting today, all community members can use the chatbot to instantly search and receive answers about topics related to Digital Experience Hub services, including:

• Website design and best practices
• SEO guidance and optimization
• Website modules (what they are, how to use them, where to find documentation)
• Technical analytics and insights
• Web accessibility and AODA requirements
• General information about the Digital Experience Hub

This tool is intended to make support more interactive and help you quickly locate the information you need without searching through multiple pages.

Please note:
This is our first version of the AI Chatbot - a trial phase. You may notice limitations or areas for improvement. We will continue refining responses, expanding its knowledge base, and improving accuracy over the coming months.

What you can expect from this first release:

• Instant answers to common website and digital experience questions
• Searchable content covering our most-used modules
• Quick guidance on SEO, analytics, and AODA
• 24/7 availability

As we continue to expand this tool, we welcome your feedback so we can improve its functionality and ensure it meets the needs of our community.

As always if you have any questions please reach out to Web Team at听cpadigit@yorku.ca听or join us for our weekly drop-in sessions for hands-on support, taking place every Wed. at 1:30pm. Invite link can be found here:听

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1. MODULE #17 鈥� Quick Links with Icons

We鈥檝e added four new colour variations so you can better match your page鈥檚 design and branding needs.

New Variations Available:

• Black
• Dark Grey
• Medium Grey
• 91亚色 Red

These variations work with all existing features, including the built-in 91亚色 icon library and the flexible layout (up to 4 items per row).

2. MODULE #20 鈥� Highlight Module Block

Module 20 now includes three new watermark styles, allowing you to create more visually engaging highlight sections while staying text-focused.

New Layout Options:

• Highlight with Emblem 鈥� Adds a subtle emblem behind the column content
• Highlight with Watermark Full Width 鈥� Expands the watermark across the full width of the module
• Highlight with Large Emblem 鈥� Features a bolder, larger emblem for stronger visual emphasis

These new styles are ideal when you want to draw attention to important information without introducing full imagery.

As always if you have any questions please reach out to Web Team at cpadigit@yorku.ca or join us for our weekly drop-in sessions for hands-on support, taking place every Wed. at 1:30pm. Invite link can be found here: 

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