Quick Reference

Quick answers to common tasks. Bookmark this page for instant access to frequently-used commands and workflows.

For Content Editors

Create a New Landing Page

1. Content > Add Content > Landing Page (Layout Builder)
2. Add title and click Save and edit layout
3. Add sections and blocks using Add Section button
4. Click Save layout when done
5. Switch to Edit tab, check Published, and Save

Add a Banner Block

1. In Layout Builder, click Add Block in any section
2. Choose Create custom block > Banner
3. Configure:
   • Title (required)
   • Image (upload from media library)
   • Description text
   • CTA button text and link
4. Click Add block

Upload an Image

1. Content > Media > Add media > Image
2. Upload image file (recommended: JPG for photos, PNG for graphics)
3. Add alt text (required for accessibility)
4. Save

Create an Article or Event

1. Content > Add Content > Article (LB) or Event (LB)
2. Fill in:
   • Title
   • Date (for events)
   • Category/Tags
   • Featured image
3. Use Layout Builder to design the page layout
4. Save and Publish

For Developers

Update YMCA Website Services

# Update to latest version
composer update ymca/website-services

# Run database updates
drush updb -y

# Clear cache
drush cr

# Export configuration (if needed)
drush cex -y

Run Tests

# Run all tests
./vendor/bin/phpunit

# Run specific test group
./vendor/bin/phpunit --group=ymca

# Run with code coverage
./vendor/bin/phpunit --coverage-html ./coverage

Clear Cache

# Drupal cache clear
drush cr

# Or via admin UI
/admin/config/development/performance > Clear all caches

Enable a Module

# Via Drush
drush en module_name -y

# Via UI
/admin/modules > Check box > Install

Import/Export Configuration

# Export configuration
drush cex -y

# Import configuration
drush cim -y

# View configuration differences
drush config:status

Debugging

# Enable development settings
cp sites/example.settings.local.php sites/default/settings.local.php

# Tail logs
drush watchdog:tail

# Check PHP errors
tail -f /var/log/apache2/error.log

For Site Builders

Install Small Y Template

# Via Drush
drush si openy openy_configure_profile.preset=small_y \
  openy_theme_select.theme=openy_carnation \
  openy_terms_of_use.agree_openy_terms=1 \
  --account-name=admin \
  --site-name='YMCA Website Services'

Create a New Branch Location

1. Content > Add Content > Branch
2. Fill in:
   • Branch name
   • Address
   • Phone number
   • Hours of operation
   • Amenities
3. Add featured image and description
4. Save and Publish

Configure Main Menu

1. Structure > Menus > Main navigation
2. Add link or drag to reorder existing links
3. Click Save

Set Up Activity Finder (for Daxko/ActiveNet)

1. Install Activity Finder module: drush en openy_activity_finder -y
2. Configure: /admin/openy/integrations/activity-finder
3. Enter API credentials from your CRM provider
4. Map program categories
5. Create an Activity Finder page using Layout Builder
6. Add Activity Finder block to the page

Manage Alerts

1. Content > Add Content > Alert
2. Choose alert type (Info, Warning, Emergency)
3. Set:
   • Alert message
   • Placement (Global, specific pages, specific branches)
   • Start/End dates
4. Save and Publish

Configure Homepage

1. Navigate to homepage node
2. Click Layout tab
3. Add/edit sections and blocks:
   • Hero banner
   • Latest news
   • Program highlights
   • Branch locations
4. Save layout and Publish

Common Drush Commands

Keyboard Shortcuts

Layout Builder

• Shift + A - Add new section
• Shift + B - Add new block
• Shift + S - Save layout
• Esc - Close modal

Content Editor

• Ctrl/Cmd + S - Save content
• Ctrl/Cmd + P - Preview
• Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P - Preview in new tab

URLs to Bookmark

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Need More Help?

• Full Documentation: Browse complete guides in the documentation section
• Troubleshooting: Check our troubleshooting guide for common issues
• Community: Ask questions on our message board
• Support: Contact your YMCA Website Services partner
• Monthly Calls: Join our monthly community calls for updates and Q&A