About This Page Template
The Reusable Article - Configurable Column template is a structured, flexible page with a design quite similar in appearance to the Reusable Blank template. This template differs from the Reusable Article template in the fact that the right rail is not present in the page and the author has the ability to add a column to the right and the left of the article page.
Like the Reusable Article template, most of the template’s content is powered by the AARP CX Article Fragment Content, a content fragment that enables authors to easily add key elements to their article pages, including but not limited to:
- Headline & Dek
- Featured Article Image
- Important Metadata
- Author Byline
- Body Text
- Additional Credits
- Published & Updated Dates
- Up to three Callout Boxes
- Up to 15 Body Images
- Up to three Brightcove Videos
- Up to five Pull Quotes
The main difference between the Reusable Article template and this template is that the Reusable Article-Configurable Column template can be created using a preset article page. The author can easily copy the preset layout they like and go into the page properties and swap out the content fragment path.
Just like the Reusable Article template, authors can still enhance the page by adding Experience Fragments. The most significant improvement over legacy article templates is the ability to insert reusable components directly into the body, creating a richer, more engaging experience for readers. Unlike the structured Reusable Article template, these components can live just about anywhere on the page.
The Reusable Article Template's content is powered by the UXDIA CX Article Fragment.
Selecting the Appropriate Content Fragment
This short video that will walk an author through the steps of selecting the appropriate content fragment model to use with the reusable blank template.
6:04 Minutes
How to Create an Author Content Fragment in AEM
This video provides a detailed walkthrough on authoring the author content fragment. We explore how bylines are powered by nested content fragments and demonstrate how to browse and select the correct author data. Learn how to navigate the author section, create new fragments, and input essential details like titles, display names, and sources. We also cover optional fields such as thumbnails and biographical taglines that allow for easy, site-wide updates from a single location.
5:12 Minutes
Authoring the Content Fragment
This short video walks an author through the steps to complete the Content Fragment (UXDIA CX Article Fragment) used to power the content for the Reusable Article Template.
Please note: Even though the Reusable Article Template is a new template using a new framework of templates and components. It still utilizes the same (UXDIA CX Article Fragment) model.
28:44 Minutes
Publishing the Content Fragment
In this tutorial, we dive into the essential workflows for managing content fragments within your CMS. Whether you need to publish content immediately or plan for a future release, this video shows you how. We explore the Quick Publish option for instant results and the Manage Publication tool for scheduling and unpublishing. Finally, we discuss the automated warning feature that occurs when you publish an article page without its associated fragment.
1:25 Minutes
How to Select a Reusable Article - Configurable Column Template
In this video, we dive into the initial steps of building a reusable article. You will learn how to navigate the content tree to your desired folder, such as a playground directory. We demonstrate how to use the blue 'Create' button, select 'Page', and use the Control + F shortcut to quickly filter through numerous options to find the 'Reusable Article - Configurable Column' template. This guide ensures you select the correct base for your configurable content before moving to properties.
1:21 Minutes
Configuring the series of Reusable Articles Template's Page Properties
This short video will walk an author through the steps to add Page Properties to all Reusable Article Templates. Adding the correct page properties is very important. These page properties power the back-end metadata your page uses for search engines, internal promotions, and more.
Please note: The Reusable Article template's page properties are different from the page properties of legacy UXDIA templates and the Reusable Blank template.
30:04 Minutes
Steps to Authoring an Article with an Article Preset
This short video walks you through creating an article using a preset for the Reusable Article - Configurable Column template.
Please note: This capability is only available in the Resuable Article -Configurable Column template/
9:17 Minutes
Authoring the Call Out Box
The new template introduces changes to how callout boxes are authored. In this video, we’ll guide you through the updated process.
9:17 Minutes
Configuring the Body Section and Removing What You Don't Need
Learn how to configure article page layout presets, adjust paragraphs, move elements around, and remove items you don't need.
13:50 Minutes
Adding Additional Core Components: Need Update
The new Reusable Article - Configurable Column template offers greater flexibility than the legacy UXDIA article templates, allowing authors to insert any core components into the body section or just about anywhere on the template. In this video, we’ll walk through how to take full advantage of this new capability.
13:07 Minutes
Authoring AARP.org & Travel Theme Pages Additional Sections
This training video provides a detailed walkthrough for content authors working on AARP.org and Travel themes. Learn how to manage page layouts, including versions with and without side rails, and how to effectively utilize component presets.
8:13 Minutes
Authoring the More Section
This short video walks you through all the steps to authoring the More Section that only applies to the AARP.org-themed presets.
2:48 Minutes