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    Plugins

    In addition to the functionality that comes with our themes, we also have the ability to install and activate vetted and secure plugins in order to allow users more flexibility when building their sites. Plugins allow you to add functionality to your site, including adding forms, different ways to display and organize resources, maps, and much more.

    The CALS Web Services team is happy to discuss potential functionality that may be achieved by the addition of a particular plugin. However, all plugin requests must undergo a review process to evaluate the performance, security and accessibility of the plugin. We are not able to allow users to download and install plugins themselves due to security implications. Please visit our plugin guidelines page to learn more.

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    Redirection Plugin

    Redirection is a WordPress plugin to create and manage redirects. When activated, the plugin allows you to create simple redirects on your site for when your page URLs change and you want to automatically redirect site visitors to another page. This plugin is available upon request on the CALS Web hosting platform.

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    CALS Resource Directory

    The CALS Resource Directory allows you to register post types and configure how they are displayed. Users can easily search and filter through your content to find what they are looking for.

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    Plugin Guidelines

    Overview CALS Web Services strives to provide a high-functioning WordPress environment and deliver a high-quality WordPress experience to all customers. The CALS WordPress Multisite environment offers many features and functionality via the CALS WordPress Theme and CALS-approved plugins. A customer may make a request for us to add a plugin to their website, however every […]

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    Protect Pages With NetID

    The CALS NetID Protection plugin allows you to protect any page on your site behind UW NetID authentication. When enabled on a page, a user will be prompted to log in with their NetID to view the content.

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    CALS People Directory

    The CALS People Directory plugin allows for the flexible management of biographical/contact information. It also comes with a Directory display Gutenberg block that provides the ability to flexibly display the people data on any page of your website in either grid or list views. The block also provide options to add search and filter to […]

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    Broken Link Checker

    One of the most common maintenance tasks for a site is checking for and fixing broken links. The more you link to content outside your site, the higher your chances the links will break over time. The Plugin The Broken Link Checker plugin can: To check if your site is running on your site, login […]

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    Resource Directory Block

    The resource directory block allows you to display lists of posts, pages, and/or custom post types dynamically. Visitors can search, sort, and filter right on the page.

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    CALS Custom Post Types

    Custom posts types allow you to organize your content beyond the WordPress defaults (posts and pages). This plugin provides an interface for registering your own post types.

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    Gravity Forms

    The Gravity Forms plugin on your WordPress site allows you to create forms on your website. Commonly used for contact forms, any time a visitor submits your form, you'll receive a notification email and their responses will be stored on your site.

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