Beginner help topics are listed in recommended order of completion.

Beginner Tutorials

BLOX Assets Overview

BLOX Assets Overview

BLOX Assets is where editorial content is created and managed within BLOX CMS. Editorial content includes articles, images, videos, polls, tables and other types of assets. 

Asset Tags: Sections, Keywords and Flags

Asset Tags: Sections, Keywords and Flags

Within BLOX CMS, assets need to be assigned (or tagged) with criteria in order to appear correctly within your site. This criteria is know as "tags" and come in the following 3 types: Sections, Keywords and Flags. 

Asset Types

Advanced Tutorials

HTML Builder

HTML Builder

Learn how the HTML Builder can be used to generate HTML quickly using the WYSIWYG Editor.

Article Designer Tools

Article Designer Tools

Learn how Article Designer tools can be used to enhance the look and feel of Article assets.

Presentation Styles

Presentation Styles

Learn how presentation modes can be used to change the look and feel of article, image and collection assets.

Expert Tutorials

Assets Application Settings

Assets Application Settings

The Editorial Asset Application Settings are settings and configurations that apply only to Editorial assets. The Application Settings are located within the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Editorial Assets workspace.

Importers

Importers

Content Importers can be setup for ingesting editorial content into BLOX Editorial Assets. 

DRM Policies For Content Exchange

DRM Policies For Content Exchange

If you're using the TownNews.com Content Exchange, or are considering using it, you may have questions about how to protect your content. These are answers to questions we've received from customers in terms of digital rights management.

How do I remove search results from Google?

How do I remove search results from Google?

We're frequently asked about removing Google search results that link to an article that has been updated or removed from a TownNews hosted site. The problem occurs when, despite the content being removed from the website, the Google search result is retained.

How do I FTP editorial articles, images, and videos?

FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. It is used to send files from one location to another via server. FTPs are used to transfer files that are too large to be sent any other way, such as photos and videos. Emails often have restrictions as to how large of a message can be sent. An FTP allows users to send large assets to a remote location quickly and easily. Common FTP clients include Filezilla and Core FTP but your site can use any FTP client. Your site will be provided with FTP account information from the Project Manager when the site is built and you have been given access to the site.