SOCS Training Guides & Resources
Welcome to the SOCS Guides & Resources Article!
Below you will find links to SOCS guides, SOCS FAQs, and videos on a variety of useful topics.
Topics are listed alphabetically after the How To Section and Getting Started Resources.
Note: If, at any time, you wish to return to the Table of Contents of a SOCS guide (or Main Page of a How To guide), locate and click the "©2020 Filament Essential Services" text located in the bottom, left corner of every page.
Getting Started Resources
New to SOCS? Start here! The Getting Started resources give you a run-down of some of the basic elements of your SOCS website and directions for further assistance.
App Menu - App in the Stores
Use the App Menu feature from the SOCS Toolbar (Admin, App Menu) to add, edit, delete and drag and drop your links.
Articles Resources
The resources listed below are designed to assist with article creation, article editing, and navigation in the Articles section of your SOCS website.
Banners - Adserver Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with adding and editing Adserver Banners on your SOCS website.
Banners HTML Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the creation of stationary or scrolling messages on your SOCS website.
Bios Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the creation and display of Bios profiles for your SOCS Users.
Buttons Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the creation and editing of buttons on your SOCS website.
Calendar Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the creation and editing of calendars on your SOCS website.
CKEditor Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with identifying, navigating, and understanding the functions of the Toolbar and Buttons options available within the Javascript CKEditor.
Contact Us
The resource listed below is designed to provide a central location for contact information for your organization(s) within your SOCS website and App in the Stores.
Features Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the process of adding and editing which articles are displayed on the front page of your SOCS website.
Feedback Resources
The resources listed below are designed to assist with setting up how feedback is submitted and reviewed on your SOCS website's articles.
Images Resources
The resources listed below are designed to assist with familiarizing you with the image restrictions and customization options of your masthead on your SOCS website.
The following videos will show you how to add Images.
Mobile Homepage Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the creation and editing of a mobile application for your SOCS website.
News Update Resources
The resources listed below are designed to assist with the process of creating a newsletter.
Notifier Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the creation of a Notifier message (text or email), the selection of a group to send the message to, and a description of how the public can subscribe to the message.
Parent Teacher Conference Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the functional aspects of the Parent Teacher Conference option including conference setup and the registration process for parents and guardians.
Polls Resources
The resources listed below are designed to assist with the creation and editing of a poll on your SOCS website.
Private Sections Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the process of granting and restricting access to information on your SOCS website.
Reservation Management System
Use the Reservation Management System to create custom resources that your patrons can reserve.
Sections Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the process of adding navigation on your SOCS website.
Slide Show Resources
The resources listed below are designed to assist with the creation and placement of a slide show within an article or other location on your SOCS website.
Spotlights
The resources listed below are designed to assist with the creation and placement of a spotlight on your front page, section or sub-section page on your SOCS website.
Staff Directory
The resource listed below is designed to provide a central location for contact information for your organization(s) within your SOCS website and App in the Stores.
Staff Pages Resources
The resources listed below are designed to assist with editing your staff home page, creating new staff pages, and creating a staff blog.
Staff Page Users & Templates Resources
The resources listed below are designed to assist with adding Staff Page Users, organizing staff page sections, and familiarization with the Staff Page templates.
Survey Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the creation, editing, and viewing of surveys on your SOCS website.
Theme Options
The resource listed below allows users to make specific design changes on their SOCS website.
Tracking Site Usage
The resources listed below are designed to assist with the tracking the usage of your site in a variety of ways.
Users Resources
The resource listed below is designed to assist with the creation of users who will be allowed to publish content on your SOCS website.
The following videos demonstrate how to change your password, add users, and edit users.
The following videos will show you how to add users with specific user access.