Reusable Blocks

Using Blocks in Cascade CMS

Blocks are components that are pre-filled with content. The main benefit of using blocks is efficiency: because the content “lives” in one place, you can update it once and reuse it on as many pages as you need. This makes them especially useful for contact information, office hours, or other details that appear in multiple locations across the site.

Creating a Block

1. Add Content
   Click Add Content from the Cascade dashboard, just like you would if you were creating a new page.
2. Select Block Type
   Choose Blocks and then select the type of block you want to create (for example, Contact(Standard).
3. Name the Block Clearly
   Give your block a name that makes it easy to identify later. For example:
   • cam-contact-block
   • financial-aid-hours
   • grad-admissions-deadlines
4. Choose a Placement Folder
   Save the block in a convenient folder—usually within your department’s folder—so you can easily find and manage it later.
5. Fill Out the Block
   Complete the fields just as you would if you were adding the component directly to a page.
6. Submit the Block
   When finished, click Submit to save your block.

Adding a Block to a Page

7. Insert the Component
   On the page where you want the block to appear, add the component type that corresponds to your block (for example, the Contact-standard component).
8. Select Content Source
   In the component settings, choose Reusable Block as the content source. Use the block picker to locate and select your block.
9. Repeat as Needed
   Add the block to other pages by repeating steps 7 and 8.