Content Editor Hub
Your starting point for creating and managing content on YMCA websites.
Welcome, Content Editors! 🎨
Everything you need to create beautiful pages, manage content, and publish updates to your YMCA website.
New here? Start with our Getting Started Guide for Content Editors.
Getting Started for Content Editors
Learn the basics of content editing, understand the interface, and create your first page with Layout Builder.
You'll learn:- Logging in and navigating the admin
- Creating your first landing page
- Adding blocks from the Block Library
- Working with media and images
Layout Builder
Build beautiful, flexible pages with Layout Builder's drag-and-drop interface. Add sections, customize layouts, and arrange your content without code.
You'll learn:- Adding sections and layouts
- Drag-and-drop page building
- Section styling and customization
- Publishing and previewing changes
Block Library
30+ BLOCKS
Explore 30+ ready-to-use blocks organized by category. Find banners, cards, grids, views, testimonials, schedules, and more.
Available blocks:- Hero & banner blocks
- Card & grid layouts
- Article & event views
- Staff, testimonials & partners
Content Types
15+ TYPES
Explore all available content types: Landing Pages, Articles, Events, Branches, and more. Choose the right type for your content.
Available types:- Layout Builder types (modern)
- Location pages (branches, camps)
- Articles, events & promotions
- Programs & helper types
Quick Reference
Common tasks, keyboard shortcuts, and quick answers. Bookmark this page for instant access to frequently-used workflows.
You'll learn:- Creating pages and articles
- Uploading images
- Managing menus
- Publishing workflows
Troubleshooting
Stuck? Find solutions to common content editing issues like blocks not appearing, images not uploading, or styling problems.
You'll learn:- Fixing block visibility issues
- Resolving media upload errors
- Cache clearing procedures
- When to contact support
1 - Release 11.3.1.0 for Content Editors
What’s new for content editors in YUSA Open Y 11.3.1.0
YUSA Open Y 11.3.1.0: Smarter Content Tools & Better Media Management
What’s Changing in Your Daily Work:
Old way: Navigate through nested folders to find images
New way: Tag images with multiple labels, search instantly
How it works:
- Tag photos with multiple categories: “Summer 2026”, “Youth Programs”, “Featured”
- Type to search and autocomplete finds your media instantly
- Create hierarchical tags (e.g., Programs → Youth → Swimming)
- Your existing media automatically gets migrated
Example workflow:
Before: Navigate to: Media > Folders > Programs > Youth > 2026 > Summer > Swimming
After: Type "swimming summer" and select from results
🗑️ Safety Net for Deleted Content
New Trash system means:
- Deleted pages go to Trash first (not permanently deleted)
- Accidentally deleted an event? Restore it from Trash
- Works for all content: Landing Pages, Articles, Events, News
- IT can configure how long content stays in Trash before permanent deletion
No more panic when you hit delete by accident!
Expanded Y Styles:
- More styling options now available in Landing Pages
- Events and Articles get the same professional styling
- Consistent look across all content types
Improved table editing:
- Tables now have consistent styling automatically
- No more fighting with table formatting
- Professional appearance out of the box
Fixed annoyances:
- CKEditor balloon toolbar no longer disappears behind Layout Builder dialogs
- Smoother editing experience when working with complex layouts
📝 What You Need to Learn
High priority:
Media Tags workflow - This replaces the folder system you’re used to
- Expect a short learning curve (1-2 weeks to feel comfortable)
- Much faster once you learn it
Trash system - Know where to recover deleted content
- Check Trash before content is permanently removed
- IT will set retention policies
Low priority:
- Everything else works the same as before
- Your existing content editing skills still apply
- Same WYSIWYG editor, same content types
📊 Behind the Scenes
- Google Analytics upgraded to GA4 (you won’t notice a difference)
- Faster page loads (better experience for your audience)
- More stable platform (fewer bugs)
Questions to Ask Your IT Team
- “Where do I access the Trash to recover content?”
- “How do I create and organize media tags for my content area?”
- “What’s the retention period before Trash content is permanently deleted?”
Bottom Line
Better tools for finding media, safety net for mistakes, and more styling options. The media tagging system takes a bit of learning but saves you time once you’re comfortable with it.