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Updates from March 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Follow-up to March 25, 2025 SiteNow outage

Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Learn more about our response to the SiteNow outage on March 25, 2025. This article covers our initial assessment, a timeline of events, and provides instructions for those experiencing the cached redirect issue.

Updates from February 2025

Friday, March 7, 2025

Banner ready: How to tell Iowa’s story without overloading your users

Tuesday, March 4, 2025
The banner is a fantastic tool—when used correctly, it can amplify the Iowa story like nothing else. With the right combination of visuals, concise messaging, and clear calls to action, the banner becomes a dynamic way to grab attention and engage users. Let’s dive into how you can harness the full power of this component while keeping it visually appealing and effective.

Get your collections in order: A guide to using the component wisely

Thursday, February 27, 2025
The collection component is an incredibly versatile tool for your SiteNow website. Like any tool, it requires thoughtful application to maximize its potential and maintain a user-friendly and accessible site. By keeping a few key considerations in mind, you can ensure that your content remains well-structured, accessible, and engaging for all users.

Updates from January 2025

Monday, February 17, 2025

How to share the Iowa story using the article content type on your website

Monday, January 13, 2025
As a website owner, one of your key challenges is sharing timely, relevant information with your audience. But how can you make sure that your content stays fresh and easily accessible? The solution lies in using the Article content type. In this post, we’ll dive into the best practices for using the article content type and point out common mistakes to avoid.

Updates from December 2024

Thursday, January 9, 2025

How to get the most out of using the featured content component

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
One common need when designing pages is showcasing content from one page on another—whether to highlight important information, promote something, or simply make navigation easier. That’s where the featured content component in SiteNow v3 comes in. In this article, we’ll walk you through what the featured content component is, how it works, and how you can use it to make your website more engaging and user-friendly.

Understanding region settings: A guide for your Iowa website

Friday, January 3, 2025
As you build and manage your Iowa website, you might find that there are certain messages or calls to action (CTAs) you'd like to display consistently across your site. The easiest way to do this is through region settings—a feature that allows you to add content that stays on all or selected pages of your site.