How to Design Websites & Use Content Blocks

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Introduction

In this session, we’ll guide you step-by-step on how to create and design beautiful, functional websites using block-based building tools. Whether you’re new to website creation or looking to improve your skills, this training will help you understand how to use blocks to easily structure your content, customize layouts, and make your website look professional — all without needing any coding experience.

By the end of this webinar, you’ll be confident in designing your own website pages and managing content blocks effectively.


 
 


Agora Website Training Session – Summary

Date: June 5, 2025
Presenters: Farnaz Haji Mohammadali (UPC) & Jesús Alcober (UPC)
Topic: How to design and manage your own Agora website using the block-based editor.

Key Takeaways

1. Access & Editing Rights

  • Users need editing rights to access the website editor.

  • The homepage is not editable; users must create their own pages.

2. Page Creation & Block Usage

  • Create new pages (plain, blog, form, event, etc.).

  • Use drag-and-drop blocks to design pages (titles, text, images, videos, forms, etc.).

  • Blocks are user-friendly and require no coding.

3. Customizing Content

  • Replace images, embed YouTube videos, and upload documents (PDFs).

  • Add buttons with custom links.

  • Use various layouts: image galleries, boxes, structured content, and accordions.

4. Advanced Blocks

  • Tabs: Organize content like course categories.

  • Forms: Capture data and link to CRM.

  • Search: Configure search areas (e.g., events only).

  • Newsletter Subscription: Collect emails and link to mailing lists.

  • Popups: Highlight subscription or surveys with visual emphasis.

5. Embedding External Content

  • Embed Google Docs or other external content using iframe blocks.

  • Customize footers and terms & conditions pages.

6. Showcases & Real Examples

  • Jesús Alcober presented real showcase examples like:

    • Student empowerment initiatives

    • Speech & AI projects

    • Faculty and staff mobility platforms

    • Community pages using tabs, tables of contents, and visual blocks

7. Support & Scalability

  • UPC team supports training and setup but encourages alliances to self-manage content.
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5 June 2025
11:00 12:00 CET
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