Your Login - Kristyn
Hello Kristyn,
I am so sorry I forgot to send your login information. I typed up this message then went to double check your password and then never sent it.
I will be sending Patrick his login now as well.
Here is your login information:
Login URL: http://blessedsacrament.diocesanweb.com/midland
Username: kristynr
Email: kristynr@blessed-midland.org
Password: dpiblessedkr989
You may change this password at any time by hovering over "Howdy, Kristyn" in the top right corner and editing your profile. At that time, you can scroll down, click "generate password," and type in your new password.
Let me know if you have any questions,
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Good morning Veronica,
I am working in the website, and I have a couple of questions:
1. If I have a photo that I want to use that goes the width of the page, what would the dimensions be? I have uploaded an image that is 1500 x 800 and when I add it to the page it is so small and can’t be made bigger.
2. Also, is there a way to break up the information on a page via blocks like on the homepage? Using the accordion style isn’t what I’m looking for in breaking up the information because I don’t want it to collapse.
3. Finally, is it possible to move the title of the page from the image to the text body? Or is it possible to do something like https://www.hsparish.org/faith-formation/adult-faith-formation/ ? I think it ties everything in together.
Let me know if you need anything else from me to change over the logo. I have attached a logo that I have been using on our social media images.
Thanks!
Be well,
Kristyn
I am working in the website, and I have a couple of questions:
1. If I have a photo that I want to use that goes the width of the page, what would the dimensions be? I have uploaded an image that is 1500 x 800 and when I add it to the page it is so small and can’t be made bigger.
2. Also, is there a way to break up the information on a page via blocks like on the homepage? Using the accordion style isn’t what I’m looking for in breaking up the information because I don’t want it to collapse.
3. Finally, is it possible to move the title of the page from the image to the text body? Or is it possible to do something like https://www.hsparish.org/faith-formation/adult-faith-formation/ ? I think it ties everything in together.
Let me know if you need anything else from me to change over the logo. I have attached a logo that I have been using on our social media images.
Thanks!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Sorry for getting back to you so late in the day! I've been here since 7 and am finally down to only 3 support emails left in my inbox. (At one point, I was up to 24!)
- I am guessing that when you are adding the image, you are not looking at the Attachment Display Settings.
- Click Add Media
- Click on desired image.
- On the right, there will be the image information, including the Attachment Display Settings.
- Here, you can change the size that it will display on the page.
- There is an option to select Full Size, which may be what you are looking for!
- Click Add Media
- For breaking up text using blocks, there are two options within your pages:
- When editing a page, there is Flexible Content in which you can add one column, two column, etc.
- In any of these content containers, we have Headings, which are bigger fonts that you can use as section titles. For more information, see the Styles page (http://blessedsacrament.diocesanweb.com/styles-page/)
- We can most definitely change the way page titles appear, but since this is a design change that adds development time, it will be an additional cost to your original, project.
Would you like me to give you a quote for this?
As far as the changes we have on our end, here is what we have:
- Change logo
- Staff template development
- Staff/Docs template pages need to wrap correctly
- Add padding (white space on either side) of Single Column section
Let us know if there is anything we have missed and if you would like the quote for the page title change.
Thank you,
Thank you,
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Good morning Veronica,
No problem! I actually had a meeting at our diocese yesterday in the afternoon, so this worked out perfect. I totally didn’t see the attachment display option when uploading the images-thank you!
Any additional charges I will have to bring to my business manager to make the final decision, but if you can send me a quote, I can take that to him to get the “go ahead” or the “keep it the same.”
Thank you! Have a great day!
Be well,
Kristyn
No problem! I actually had a meeting at our diocese yesterday in the afternoon, so this worked out perfect. I totally didn’t see the attachment display option when uploading the images-thank you!
Any additional charges I will have to bring to my business manager to make the final decision, but if you can send me a quote, I can take that to him to get the “go ahead” or the “keep it the same.”
Thank you! Have a great day!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Good morning Kristyn,
I talked to a developer and they estimated 1.5 hour ($75).
I have a quick mockup based off of Holy Spirit's design, but box-shaped, so that it matches your theme.
Do you prefer the blue title box or the tan title box? (Obviously we would remove the page title from the header.)
Personally, I think the tan looks better, as we don't want too much blue taking over the page, but let me know what you think.
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Thanks Veronica,
I agree that the tan looks much better. I love blue but not that much. ☺
The business manager said to go ahead with the change. Is it possible to get an invoice to give to the bookkeeper? Or what method of payment is preferred?
Thanks again!
Be well,
Kristyn
I agree that the tan looks much better. I love blue but not that much. ☺
The business manager said to go ahead with the change. Is it possible to get an invoice to give to the bookkeeper? Or what method of payment is preferred?
Thanks again!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Hello Kristyn,
Haha, yeah it may be a bit much if we were to go with blue!
We will make the change and send you an invoice for the time/cost of the change. As for the methods of payment, I believe it is up to you whether you would like to email a check, or pay online.
All payment information will be on the invoice.
Thank you, and I will let you know once we have made those changes!
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Veronica Alvarado
Kristyn,
Okay, so one last question, haha.
We took out the page title from the top to test it, and it ended up looking extremely empty, like it was missing something. We are thinking one of these two may be better for you.
Let me know which one you prefer to go with:
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Hi Veronica,
I definitely don’t want to lose the image in the header. I am an image driven individual, so the first one definitely speaks to me.
Be well,
Kristyn
I definitely don’t want to lose the image in the header. I am an image driven individual, so the first one definitely speaks to me.
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Alrighty then, it's settled! Option 1 it is.
I'll let you know once that has been changed. In the meantime, have you had the time to look at the other pages? I know that there are some pages that still need to be created, such as:
I'll let you know once that has been changed. In the meantime, have you had the time to look at the other pages? I know that there are some pages that still need to be created, such as:
- I'm Catholic & Desire to Go Deeper
- Could link to the Adult Faith Formation page?
- I'm Catholic but I'm Confused
- I'm not Catholic but I'm Curious
- Could like to an RCIA page (yet to be created)?
- All Social Activities pages
- All Community Service pages
- All Parish Service pages
Additionally, is there a parish calendar that you use? If it is a Google Calendar, then we can have it automatically feed into our website.
Thank you,
Thank you,
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Hi Veronica,
I am slowly working on the pages. I have found the post option to be a great tool, especially for pages like Adult Faith Formation that have a ton of programs. However, is there a way to have all the posts tagged adult faith formation show up? Right now, I think it only shows the most recent six. I thought maybe I could add a recent posts widget, but it wouldn’t allow me to do that, so maybe we can up the amount of posts it shows on a page?
Thanks for your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
I am slowly working on the pages. I have found the post option to be a great tool, especially for pages like Adult Faith Formation that have a ton of programs. However, is there a way to have all the posts tagged adult faith formation show up? Right now, I think it only shows the most recent six. I thought maybe I could add a recent posts widget, but it wouldn’t allow me to do that, so maybe we can up the amount of posts it shows on a page?
Thanks for your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Hello Kristyn,
I'm glad you've been able to edit the pages alright.
Right now, I have the plugin used to display posts (WP Show Posts) hidden. I have made it visible for you to see and edit as needed.
WP Show Posts essentially allows you to change the display options. You can create one for any post category, and choose to display things such as images, dates, categories (tags), how many columns, how many posts, etc.
They are added to pages using the shortcode found while editing the list that will look something like [wp_show_posts id="##"].
You can also add them while editing a page by clicking the icon in the visual editor and selecting which Show Posts List you'd like to insert:
If you would like to set up a time to go through how to use them, just let me know and we can schedule a mini-training to go over it.
God bless!
I'm glad you've been able to edit the pages alright.
Right now, I have the plugin used to display posts (WP Show Posts) hidden. I have made it visible for you to see and edit as needed.
WP Show Posts essentially allows you to change the display options. You can create one for any post category, and choose to display things such as images, dates, categories (tags), how many columns, how many posts, etc.
They are added to pages using the shortcode found while editing the list that will look something like [wp_show_posts id="##"].
You can also add them while editing a page by clicking the icon in the visual editor and selecting which Show Posts List you'd like to insert:
If you would like to set up a time to go through how to use them, just let me know and we can schedule a mini-training to go over it.
God bless!
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Thanks Veronica!
That worked like a charm, and I love how I could set the pixels for the images so they’re all the same size. I like things lined up and cohesive. I’m a little compulsive about it, so I apologize in advance if I drive you crazy.
Be well,
Kristyn
That worked like a charm, and I love how I could set the pixels for the images so they’re all the same size. I like things lined up and cohesive. I’m a little compulsive about it, so I apologize in advance if I drive you crazy.
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Oh no, I completely understand! I typically try to crop the images so that they all line up too, haha.
If anything, I'm glad Blessed Sacrament has someone that cares about appearances to work on their websites. A lot of times, we work with people who just try to cram as much information as they can, onto the website. So it ends up bloated with a lot of information that parishioners ignore because there's no image to capture their attention.
Just in case you need some stock image resources:
If anything, I'm glad Blessed Sacrament has someone that cares about appearances to work on their websites. A lot of times, we work with people who just try to cram as much information as they can, onto the website. So it ends up bloated with a lot of information that parishioners ignore because there's no image to capture their attention.
Just in case you need some stock image resources:
They don't have too many Catholic images, but some pretty great ones for events or even just nice, abstract backgrounds.
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Hi Veronica,
I hope you’re doing well. I have a few questions about the website.
1. I was wondering when to expect the updates on the page headings to be done? The admin team would like to see the site, but I’m holding off until those changes and the logo change are made.
2. I noticed on the Middle and High school pages that there is a rotating menu. Is that a new template option? Or is it only for the youth ministries?
3. Finally, I have had two different staff members ask about a blog. Is it possible to run a blog on the website or would that simply be considered “Parish News”?
Let me know if there’s anything else I should be working on. Thanks!
Be well,
Kristyn
I hope you’re doing well. I have a few questions about the website.
1. I was wondering when to expect the updates on the page headings to be done? The admin team would like to see the site, but I’m holding off until those changes and the logo change are made.
2. I noticed on the Middle and High school pages that there is a rotating menu. Is that a new template option? Or is it only for the youth ministries?
3. Finally, I have had two different staff members ask about a blog. Is it possible to run a blog on the website or would that simply be considered “Parish News”?
Let me know if there’s anything else I should be working on. Thanks!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Hello Kristyn,
- I apologize for not checking up on the changes to the page heading and logo. I will see to it that this is done tomorrow since our web developer is out sick today. Again, I am so sorry about that delay. That is entirely on us.
- The youth pages are using Slider Revolution. I knew we were to migrate the youth sites into this one, but wasn't sure how, so I just made a slider for it.
Slider Revolution can be hard to work with, but I have created a template for you to use and will send those instructions separately. If you need more help with it, let me know and we can schedule a second training. - As for the blog, we can most definitely create one for you! Do you have a name for the blog? If so, just let me know and I can set it up right away.
Let me know if you have any questions. I was happy to help.
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Good afternoon Veronica,
Thanks for sending the slider information! It wasn’t too bad to navigate.
As I’m going through and updating the website, I’m running into some cosmetic issues.
For example, the header image on the home page. I upload the image I want to use and then I crop to the portion of the image that I want to show to the correct dimensions, but it doesn’t show what I would like to show. Even if it’s the correct dimensions, it still only show a sliver of the image and then the rest is gray on the homepage. I love for the header image on our homepage to match what we have at the top of our bulletins. It was cropped from the image “Church Interior 2” which is already uploaded on the site. I have attached the bulletin header.
Any ideas as to why this isn’t working?
Thanks for your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
Thanks for sending the slider information! It wasn’t too bad to navigate.
As I’m going through and updating the website, I’m running into some cosmetic issues.
For example, the header image on the home page. I upload the image I want to use and then I crop to the portion of the image that I want to show to the correct dimensions, but it doesn’t show what I would like to show. Even if it’s the correct dimensions, it still only show a sliver of the image and then the rest is gray on the homepage. I love for the header image on our homepage to match what we have at the top of our bulletins. It was cropped from the image “Church Interior 2” which is already uploaded on the site. I have attached the bulletin header.
Any ideas as to why this isn’t working?
Thanks for your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Kristyn,
There is the Homepage Header Image (found in Options > Home Page Header) and the Default Hero Image for inner pages and posts (found in Options > Header).
The image for both the homepage and inner pages will always be a fixed height, independent of the image's height.
So if your image is shorter, then it will just be grey behind it. This is because the design choice for the homepage was to have a large image on the homepage, not a small banner. Similarly, the inner pages & posts are set to have short banners.
This keeps all the pages from having different sized banners.
Are you wanting us to change the code for the homepage to be the height of your bulletin banner?
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Thanks Veronica,
I don’t think I need a code change, but I feel like I should be able to crop the image to the default height, so that I can choose the part of the image that shows. Right now, the default setting is that the home page header crops the picture to fit, but as it does that it picks the center of the picture, which pixelates the picture and makes it look fuzzy.
Can I upload the image in the exact dimensions of the default header size?
Be well,
Kristyn
I don’t think I need a code change, but I feel like I should be able to crop the image to the default height, so that I can choose the part of the image that shows. Right now, the default setting is that the home page header crops the picture to fit, but as it does that it picks the center of the picture, which pixelates the picture and makes it look fuzzy.
Can I upload the image in the exact dimensions of the default header size?
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Kristyn,
I talked to the developer and we are changing the code so that the image will cover the background, no matter the screen size. Also, just so you know,it will remain fixed at top-center.
I will let you know once we have done this so that you can hard refresh your page and see the changes.
Thanks for your patience, Kristyn!
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Thanks Veronica,
I found a way around it, but it required creating an image so I could control what portion would be zoomed in on. The code change sounds much simpler.
Be well,
Kristyn
I found a way around it, but it required creating an image so I could control what portion would be zoomed in on. The code change sounds much simpler.
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Oh of course.
I'm glad you let us know so that we could make a small change instead of you having to work harder each time you'd like to change the image.
I'll be in touch.
I'm glad you let us know so that we could make a small change instead of you having to work harder each time you'd like to change the image.
I'll be in touch.
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Thanks Veronica!
This is minor, but I can’t figure out to change it—on the contact us page, the address for the church is wrong. It should be 3109 Swede and it says 3019.
Be well,
Kristyn
This is minor, but I can’t figure out to change it—on the contact us page, the address for the church is wrong. It should be 3109 Swede and it says 3019.
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Oh no problem. And of course it's a big deal! People gotta be able to find you to get to Mass! The address is hardcoded in, but I just updated it for you :)
Let me know if there's anything else,
Let me know if there's anything else,
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Thanks Veronica,
Yesterday at our departmental meeting we unveiled the website as a work in progress. Everyone loves it! There was one suggestion that I could not fix, so I’m hoping you can.
Underneath the header photo, we have the block with links to the bulletin, giving, calendar, and I’m new. We were wondering if we could rearrange those? We would like I’m New, bulletins, a link to the school, and giving last. With the link to the school, I am still working with the new principal, so I’m not sure if it would link to the K-5 page or if he would like to have it go somewhere else. I’m not sure if I have the capability to change that link or that block of links. I didn’t see it in the Options tab.
Our admin team would like to preview the website next Thursday, October 11. They know it’s still a work in progress, but I would like to give them a full sense of what the site will look and feel like.
Thanks for all of your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
Yesterday at our departmental meeting we unveiled the website as a work in progress. Everyone loves it! There was one suggestion that I could not fix, so I’m hoping you can.
Underneath the header photo, we have the block with links to the bulletin, giving, calendar, and I’m new. We were wondering if we could rearrange those? We would like I’m New, bulletins, a link to the school, and giving last. With the link to the school, I am still working with the new principal, so I’m not sure if it would link to the K-5 page or if he would like to have it go somewhere else. I’m not sure if I have the capability to change that link or that block of links. I didn’t see it in the Options tab.
Our admin team would like to preview the website next Thursday, October 11. They know it’s still a work in progress, but I would like to give them a full sense of what the site will look and feel like.
Thanks for all of your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
Kristyn Russell
Hi Veronica,
I’m working with the header images on the site and I was trying to decide between gradient and solid as the overlay. I cannot tell the difference. I was thinking that the gradient would start dark at the top and then lighten up as it heads to the bottom. It just puts a cloudy look over it the same as the solid overlay.
Maybe it’s something with my computer.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Be well,
Kristyn
I’m working with the header images on the site and I was trying to decide between gradient and solid as the overlay. I cannot tell the difference. I was thinking that the gradient would start dark at the top and then lighten up as it heads to the bottom. It just puts a cloudy look over it the same as the solid overlay.
Maybe it’s something with my computer.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Hi Kristyn,
We can definitely change up those buttons on the homepage. In the future, you'll need to contact us for support to change them because it is hardcoded in. This is due to the fact that when you hover over the icons, they change, meaning we had to hardcode which two icons to switch between depending on the mouse position.
There is the option of adding a section to the options page so that you can set the buttons yourself. It would look something like this:
Our developer gave us the estimate of ~2 hours ($100) of development time. If this is something you are interested in, let me know and they can take a look at it. If not, we can simply change the code.
As for the gradient, it seems as though the actual gradient is turned off. I will get one of the developers to fix this today.
Thank you,
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Hi Veronica,
Thanks for your response! We can go ahead and add the section to the options page for the additional cost. Do you have any idea of a timeline for that?
Also, thanks for checking on the gradient.
I know when we spoke, I said we were aiming for Christmas launch date. Do you think it would be possible to move up that launch date?
Be well,
Kristyn
Thanks for your response! We can go ahead and add the section to the options page for the additional cost. Do you have any idea of a timeline for that?
Also, thanks for checking on the gradient.
I know when we spoke, I said we were aiming for Christmas launch date. Do you think it would be possible to move up that launch date?
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Hi Kristyn,
I thought I already replied to this, but I suppose not.
My sincere apologies for not replying already.
Our developer is working on the editable boxes today and the gradient issue was solved last week.
Did you have a new launch date in mind?
Also, when you get the chance, you could please provide me with the email and phone number of the person in charge of your domain? That way, there are no delays when scheduling your website's launch.
Thank you,
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Hi Veronica,
Thank you! We would like to launch beginning to mid-November. I don’t think we have a date in mind yet. I can firm that up as soon as I get all of the feedback from the rest of the major players.
For the domain, I know we use Network Solutions and I have login information for that. When I log in I see a page that looks like this:
[cid:image001.png@01D46565.E96F8850]
So I might be your person?
Be well,
Kristyn
Thank you! We would like to launch beginning to mid-November. I don’t think we have a date in mind yet. I can firm that up as soon as I get all of the feedback from the rest of the major players.
For the domain, I know we use Network Solutions and I have login information for that. When I log in I see a page that looks like this:
[cid:image001.png@01D46565.E96F8850]
So I might be your person?
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Yes ma'am, you will be our person! When the time comes, we will give you the information needed to change where your domain point.
As far as the launch, that's fine. We just like to know as soon as you do, so that we can schedule it and make sure we have everything done by then.
Thanks so much Kristyn,
As far as the launch, that's fine. We just like to know as soon as you do, so that we can schedule it and make sure we have everything done by then.
Thanks so much Kristyn,
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Thanks Veronica,
I will let you know on the launch date.
I do have a question for you—I am working on making a list through WP Show Posts, and I would like it to generate the list based on a certain category. So I have created the category, and when I create the list there is no option for the category I have created under the taxonomy category space.
For example, I would like to create posts for both the middle and high school youth ministry events and have them show up in their own space on each page. I created the categories for Middle School Events and then one for High School Events. I created a list for each too, but it doesn’t allow me to select my newly created category for population of the list.
Hopefully, that makes sense.
Thanks for your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
I will let you know on the launch date.
I do have a question for you—I am working on making a list through WP Show Posts, and I would like it to generate the list based on a certain category. So I have created the category, and when I create the list there is no option for the category I have created under the taxonomy category space.
For example, I would like to create posts for both the middle and high school youth ministry events and have them show up in their own space on each page. I created the categories for Middle School Events and then one for High School Events. I created a list for each too, but it doesn’t allow me to select my newly created category for population of the list.
Hopefully, that makes sense.
Thanks for your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
You must already have at least one post in that category for it to show up in WP Show Post's list of categories.
That should solve it!
Thank you,
That should solve it!
Thank you,
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
That makes perfect sense. LOL.
One more question: we changed from .com to .org, and we now have a lot of broken links on the site. Any PDF or link I have inserted into the site is a broken link. Will each of these need to be adjusted?
Be well,
Kristyn
One more question: we changed from .com to .org, and we now have a lot of broken links on the site. Any PDF or link I have inserted into the site is a broken link. Will each of these need to be adjusted?
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
I will get someone to automatically change these links right now.
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Thanks Veronica.
One last thing and I promise I will go work on the things I can handle. Our address is wrong on the website, both on the footer and the contact us page. It should be 3109 Swede Ave. Right now the Google link takes us to the neighbor’s house across the street.
Thank you!
Be well,
Kristyn
One last thing and I promise I will go work on the things I can handle. Our address is wrong on the website, both on the footer and the contact us page. It should be 3109 Swede Ave. Right now the Google link takes us to the neighbor’s house across the street.
Thank you!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
I know we had this issue a couple weeks ago, so I'm not sure why it reverted.
I have updated it, so let me know if it changes back. It may be when the developer updates the theme that it is reverting.
Thank you,
I have updated it, so let me know if it changes back. It may be when the developer updates the theme that it is reverting.
Thank you,
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Hi Veronica!
I am plugging away on the new website. I was wondering how doable it would be to launch the new website on Nov. 15th?
Also, I have not been able to figure out the staff section of the website and how to get the bios to show up.
Thanks for all your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
I am plugging away on the new website. I was wondering how doable it would be to launch the new website on Nov. 15th?
Also, I have not been able to figure out the staff section of the website and how to get the bios to show up.
Thanks for all your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Hello Kristyn,
We could most definitely launch the new website on November 15! I have let the developer know.
Also, for the staff section, our team is still working on it. We had solved it but then something broke.
Our plan is to have the staff page display their bios, favorite saint, etc, BUT when using staff on an inner page (Staff & Docs page template) it will only show their photo and contact information.
We think that works best because some of the staff has relatively long bios and be inconsistent throughout the pages.
I made sure the developer will work on that today and get the kinks worked out before the weekend.
Thank you,
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Hi Veronica,
Sorry I haven’t been in touch lately. I was out with bronchitis for a week, but now is crunch time for the website!
I know a while we talked about adding a blog to the website. I was wondering if this is still a viable option? Also, do you think it would be best to launch it with the website on the 15th or could it be added on later?
You also asked about a parish calendar. Here’s our Google calendar link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/blessed.sacrament.midland%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
Be well,
Kristyn
Sorry I haven’t been in touch lately. I was out with bronchitis for a week, but now is crunch time for the website!
I know a while we talked about adding a blog to the website. I was wondering if this is still a viable option? Also, do you think it would be best to launch it with the website on the 15th or could it be added on later?
You also asked about a parish calendar. Here’s our Google calendar link: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/blessed.sacrament.midland%40gmail.com/public/basic.ics
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
No worries, Kristen. I was out of the office then sick with strep throat, so I completely understand!
We can definitely create the blog. I am out of the office again (go figure!) But I will get someone to set it up by the end of the week.
I'll put you on our calendar as a tentative launch for next Thursday, November 16.
I'll keep you updated,
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
We can definitely create the blog. I am out of the office again (go figure!) But I will get someone to set it up by the end of the week.
I'll put you on our calendar as a tentative launch for next Thursday, November 16.
I'll keep you updated,
Veronica Alvarado
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Mary Goeldel
Good morning, Kristyn!
In preparation for the site launch next week, we would like to verify that you will be available to make the change of where your domain points when we are ready to launch. We are currently planning the launch for Friday, November 16th. Will this work for you?
Thank you,
Mary Goeldel
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
In preparation for the site launch next week, we would like to verify that you will be available to make the change of where your domain points when we are ready to launch. We are currently planning the launch for Friday, November 16th. Will this work for you?
Thank you,
Mary Goeldel
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Hi Mary,
I think the date I originally sent was Thursday, November 15, but if we need to push it back to the 16th I can be ready for that as well.
Be well,
Kristyn
I think the date I originally sent was Thursday, November 15, but if we need to push it back to the 16th I can be ready for that as well.
Be well,
Kristyn
Mary Goeldel
Kristyn,
I'm checking with Veronica on this, as I see both Thursday and Friday, 15th and 16th mentioned, so I will verify and respond as soon as possible - she is traveling today, and not in the office, so I've sent her a message to confirm.
Thank you for being available either day!
Mary Goeldel
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
I'm checking with Veronica on this, as I see both Thursday and Friday, 15th and 16th mentioned, so I will verify and respond as soon as possible - she is traveling today, and not in the office, so I've sent her a message to confirm.
Thank you for being available either day!
Mary Goeldel
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
No problem!
I do have one really quick question about our homepage: the ribbon under the header photo with links to “I’m New” “Bulletins” “School” “Giving” is really shrunk down. It used to span the whole blue ribbon and now it’s centered in the middle and it seems small. I don’t know if it’s my computer settings, but it looks unbalanced. I’m just wondering if something happened in the code for it.
Be well,
Kristyn
I do have one really quick question about our homepage: the ribbon under the header photo with links to “I’m New” “Bulletins” “School” “Giving” is really shrunk down. It used to span the whole blue ribbon and now it’s centered in the middle and it seems small. I don’t know if it’s my computer settings, but it looks unbalanced. I’m just wondering if something happened in the code for it.
Be well,
Kristyn
Kristyn Russell
Hi Veronica,
I am working on the website, and I noticed that our header photos are really small at the top and the page title box that we added also are longer on the page. It looks as if the whole website has been zoomed out. My browser is set to normal zoom, and I just noticed it being different from before this week.
Not sure if this is something on my end or in the code.
Be well,
Kristyn
I am working on the website, and I noticed that our header photos are really small at the top and the page title box that we added also are longer on the page. It looks as if the whole website has been zoomed out. My browser is set to normal zoom, and I just noticed it being different from before this week.
Not sure if this is something on my end or in the code.
Be well,
Kristyn
Mary Goeldel
Good afternoon, Kristyn -
I apologize for not answering more quickly - Basecamp has been having some downtime today and we haven't been able to respond to messages through it. One of our developers is currently working on mobile responsiveness for the site so you may notice some odd things while he is testing it and making updates.
He'll be finished tomorrow, so until then, you may notice some parts of the website are looking a little bit strange!
Thank you,
Mary
I apologize for not answering more quickly - Basecamp has been having some downtime today and we haven't been able to respond to messages through it. One of our developers is currently working on mobile responsiveness for the site so you may notice some odd things while he is testing it and making updates.
He'll be finished tomorrow, so until then, you may notice some parts of the website are looking a little bit strange!
Thank you,
Mary
Veronica Alvarado
Hello Kristyn,
We will be putting your launch on our calendar for Thursday, November 15 and will be sending you the launch instructions either the day before or Thursday morning.
As for the homepage boxes, we are still working on it. It seems that we optimized it for mobile but now just that section of the homepage is stuck in the tiny mobile mode! We'll figure it out ASAP, so there is no need to worry and we will keep you updated.
Thank you and let me know if there is anything else you need.
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Thank Veronica,
I know I sent you something about the blog and never followed up with a title. I finally nailed one down: Blessed Thoughts. Can this go under parish life?
Also, I noticed the homepage boxes are back to normal scale!
Be well,
Kristyn
I know I sent you something about the blog and never followed up with a title. I finally nailed one down: Blessed Thoughts. Can this go under parish life?
Also, I noticed the homepage boxes are back to normal scale!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Hello Kristen,
I just re-titled the blog to Blessed Thoughts. As for putting it in the menu, you can do so by editing your menu (Appearances > Menu). For your blog, I have done so already.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Thanks Veronica,
I could’ve put it there. Brain malfunction there.
I think the site is shaping up great, I can’t wait to launch it. I do have one practical question: for homilies—if it’s uploaded to myParish app will it automatically updated on the website or if it’s uploaded on the website, will it automatically upload to myParish app? I’m just wondering if we’ll need to continue to upload them twice.
Thanks for your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
I could’ve put it there. Brain malfunction there.
I think the site is shaping up great, I can’t wait to launch it. I do have one practical question: for homilies—if it’s uploaded to myParish app will it automatically updated on the website or if it’s uploaded on the website, will it automatically upload to myParish app? I’m just wondering if we’ll need to continue to upload them twice.
Thanks for your help!
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Hi Kristyn,
We will want to do it from website to the app.
Here is the RSS Link to use in the app once you have launched:
http://blessed-midland.org/homilyarchive/feed/
You will simply need to change the Homilies button to an RSS feed.
I will send you an email this afternoon on how to launch.
PLEASE DO NOT LAUNCH THE SITE UNTIL AT LEAST 11:00 AM TOMORROW. If you launch before 11:00 am, then the site will be broken and you will be unable to update or view the site.
Thank you,
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Hi Veronica,
I’m not changing anything yet, but I wanted to go in and make sure I understood I needed to do. This is the page I’m taken to: [cid:image001.png@01D47CC6.6F50C480]
I’m not quite sure where I would change the www and @ Host.
Thanks for your help.
Be well,
Kristyn
I’m not changing anything yet, but I wanted to go in and make sure I understood I needed to do. This is the page I’m taken to: [cid:image001.png@01D47CC6.6F50C480]
I’m not quite sure where I would change the www and @ Host.
Thanks for your help.
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Kristyn,
The settings you will be changing will be in the Advanced Users section of that page (below the green box). Then you should be able to select the type of record you'd like to put in.
IF IT DOES NOT ALLOW YOU TO CHANGE/ADD THESE, you will have to remove the Name Servers 1&2 and put in the example ones (NS1.NETWORKSOLUTIONS.COM & NS2)
Feel free to screenshot the "Advanced Users" section so that we can help you. Or if you'd like, we can screen share (like we did for the training) and I can guide you through it.
Let me know,
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Thanks Veronica,
My confidence on this is not high, so I would be gratefully delighted to share a screen and have you walk me through this.
Be well,
Kristyn
My confidence on this is not high, so I would be gratefully delighted to share a screen and have you walk me through this.
Be well,
Kristyn
Veronica Alvarado
Of course!
What number should I call you at?
What number should I call you at?
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
Veronica Alvarado
Just let me know and I can call you after noon.
Or, if you'd like, you can give us the login information and we can set it up for you.
Whichever you'd prefer,
Or, if you'd like, you can give us the login information and we can set it up for you.
Whichever you'd prefer,
Veronica Alvarado
Content Specialist
Web Department, Diocesan
877-923-0777
877-923-0777
Kristyn Russell
Sorry about that. Father Kevin was in my office.
The login information:
https://www.networksolutions.com/
username: bulletin@blessed-midland.org<mailto:bulletin@blessed-midland.org>
password: BsPc2018!
Thanks for all your help Veronica!
Be well,
Kristyn
The login information:
https://www.networksolutions.com/
username: bulletin@blessed-midland.org<mailto:bulletin@blessed-midland.org>
password: BsPc2018!
Thanks for all your help Veronica!
Be well,
Kristyn
Kristyn Russell
If you need to get a hold of me, my cell phone is 989-600-1114.
I should be here until 2pm.
Be well,
Kristyn
I should be here until 2pm.
Be well,
Kristyn
Kristyn Russell
Hi Veronica,
I’m not sure if my email is working properly right now, but I wanted to check in and make sure that you received the email with the login information.
Be well,
Kristyn
I’m not sure if my email is working properly right now, but I wanted to check in and make sure that you received the email with the login information.
Be well,
Kristyn
Kristyn Russell
Hi again,
It looks like we’re not receiving any incoming emails, but they are going out. If you could call me at 989-600-1114 or send me an email at Russell.kristyn.j@gmail.com<mailto:Russell.kristyn.j@gmail.com> when the website is switched over I would greatly appreciate it.
Sorry for the confusion.
Be well,
Kristyn
It looks like we’re not receiving any incoming emails, but they are going out. If you could call me at 989-600-1114 or send me an email at Russell.kristyn.j@gmail.com<mailto:Russell.kristyn.j@gmail.com> when the website is switched over I would greatly appreciate it.
Sorry for the confusion.
Be well,
Kristyn