Whitehaven Nu to 1789

What’s Different?

The1789 brings the beautiful appearance of georgetown.edu to all content editors. The new theme incorporates major improvements in architecture and scalability as well as the addition of new components used by our existing sites. In addition, we have revamped and created some new blocks to make editing your content easier and more efficient. 

This theme is best suited for promotional sites with an emphasis on media and imagery. For more information on the theme, read our Design Philosophy.

Blocks

It’s important to familiarize yourself with all of the blocks available in 1789 to take full advantage of the theme. You might have noticed there are some new blocks specific to 1789, while some blocks from the Whitehaven Nu theme are not available in 1789. For a list of the blocks available to you in 1789, check out our block catalog.

Whitehaven Blocks Not Available in 1789:

• Button
• Button Row
• Callout
• Columns
• Cover
• Expandable content (deprecated)
• Group
• Media & Text
• News by Category/Tag
• RSS
• Photo Gallery
• Profile
• Profile Card Deck
• Spacer
• Selected News
• Tab Panel

Alternatives to Whitehaven Nu Blocks

Page Templates

In the Whitehaven Nu theme, there were three page templates: landing page, landing page light, and default page.

However, in 1789, there are two categories of page templates: A full-width page, which includes the homepage and landing page templates, and a fixed-width page, which includes the default, chaptered, parent-child page, and post filter templates.

Blocks in 1789 were designed with the intent to be used on certain page templates. For example, the People Stories block was designed to be used on full-width pages and is not meant to be used on fixed-width page templates.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using blocks from Whitehaven Nu: If you are coming from Whitehaven Nu, you’ll need to avoid using Whitehaven Nu (WhNu) blocks that are not supported in1789. You’ll notice any blocks carried over from WhNu have a bright yellow background in the editor. Be sure to remove these blocks and replace them with a 1789 alternative!
• Not setting website or page goals: Without a clear goal for a page, choosing a page template and blocks can be more difficult. Make sure to set goals and keep your audience in mind to create pages with intent.
• Using full-width blocks on fixed-width pages: As we mentioned in the page template section, there are two main types of pages templates: a full-width page and a fixed-width page. Avoid using full-width blocks on fixed-width page templates like the default, chaptered, or parent-child templates.

Tips for Working in 1789

• Focus on content strategy. Review our recommended content process that covers defining website goals, understanding your users, reviewing existing content, information architecture and site navigation, and page layouts. If you’re on a time crunch, we recommend at least setting website and page goals, defining your primary and secondary audiences, reviewing existing content, and taking a look at your existing IA (Information Architecture). 
• Learn the new blocks. 1789 is a new theme with new features and blocks. Take the time to review our Block Catalog to take full advantage of all of the blocks.
• Use all the available resources! Make sure to explore this documentation site, read our 1789 Migration Guide, and reach out to Web Services at webservices@georgetown.edu if needed.

Migration Guide

Take a look at the 1789 Migration Guide to request the 1789 theme, learn how to build a site using the 1789 theme, and the website launch process.