WiscWeb - Plugins

Activating Plugins

Most plugins can be activated using the self-service activation option: WiscWeb - Self Service Plugin Activation / Deactivation

Akismet

Adds spam protection for comments. This plugin must be activated by a member of the WiscWeb team and is required in order to use comments on your site.

• Using the Akismet plugin: WiscWeb - Using the Akismet Plugin to Filter Spam from Comments

Events Calendar

Note: This plugin is no longer approved for use on any new sites (more info). It will be retired in WiscWeb on November 1, 2023. 

Creation and display of event-related information in either a list view or calendar format.

• Using the Events Calendar plugin: WiscWeb - Using the Events Calendar Plugin
• "Oops! Something went wrong" error: WiscWeb - "Oops! Something went wrong" Events Calendar Pro Error

Gravity Forms

Create digital forms that send emails to your team.

• Using Gravity Forms plugin: WiscWeb - Using the Gravity Forms Plugin
• Integration with wpDataTables: WiscWeb - Gravity Forms Integration for wpDataTables
• Adding CAPTCHA to filter spam: WiscWeb - Adding CAPTCHA to Gravity Forms
• "From Email" settings: WiscWeb - Required "From Email" Settings for Gravity Forms
• My form isn't sending: WiscWeb - Form Not Sending
• Resend notifications: WiscWeb - Resend Notifications from Gravity Forms
• Export entries: WiscWeb - Export Entries from Gravity Forms
• Accessibility: WiscWeb - Improving Gravity Forms Accessibility
• Restricted data note: WiscWeb - Gravity Forms Restricted Data Notification

KB Search Plugin

Allows you to show KB results with your page search results.

• Using the KB Search plugin: WiscWeb - Using the KB Search Plugin

Publications Plugin

Displays publication content in a list view on the page. Also integrates with fac/staff profile pages.

• Using the Publications plugin: WiscWeb - Using the Publications Plugin

Public Post Preview

Allows editors to create a link to a visible draft page for external users to review.

• Using the Public Post Preview plugin: WiscWeb - Enabling a Public Draft Preview

Redirection Plugin

Create simple redirects on your site for when your page URLs change.

• Redirection plugin setup: WiscWeb - Redirection Plugin Setup
• Upgrading Redirection database: WiscWeb - Upgrading Redirection Database

Reusable Content Plugin

Create content in one place and share it across any page of your site. This plugin replaces the UW Content Sharing plugin.

• Using Reusable Content: WiscWeb - Reusable Content

UW Events

The UW Events plugin is a custom plugin for building and maintaining events in your WiscWeb site.

• Using the UW Events plugin: WiscWeb - Using the UW Events plugin

UW Social Share

Displays your social media icons within posts and allows users to easily share the information out to those sites.

• Using the Social Share plugin: WiscWeb - Using the UW Social Share Plugin

wpDataTables

Create responsive/mobile-friendly tables that are filterable and sortable.

• Using the wpDataTables plugin: WiscWeb - Using the wpDataTables Plugin
• Integration with Gravity Forms: WiscWeb - Gravity Forms Integration for wpDataTables
• Google Sheets troubleshooting: WiscWeb - Google Sheets Table Setup and Troubleshooting

Yoast Duplicate Post

Allows for easy duplication or rewriting of existing pages or posts.

• Using the Duplicate Post plugin: WiscWeb - Cloning, Duplicating, and Replacing Existing Pages