WiscWeb will be using new infrastructure with the release of UW Theme 2.0. With this new infrastructure, fuzzy URL matching will no longer be enabled. Users may see a 404 error page when visiting URLs that previously redirected to published content.
Gutenberg Block Editor
Gravity Forms to remove legacy markup in version 3.1 (not yet released)
Legacy markup options in Gravity Forms will be removed by the vendor in the future v3.1 release. Also, UW Theme 2.0 will not accommodate legacy markup styling. Users are encouraged to review existing forms and toggle off the legacy markup now, if possible.
Future infrastructure will delete Gravity Forms entries every 1.5 years
WiscWeb will be using new infrastructure with the release of UW Theme 2.0. With this new infrastructure, Gravity Forms entries will automatically be deleted 1.5 years from the date they were received. After an entry is deleted it will no longer be accessible to administrators on the website.
DNS changes coming when new WiscWeb infrastructure launches this fall
WiscWeb will be using new infrastructure with the release of UW Theme 2.0. With this new infrastructure, there will be a few DNS-related changes that impact website launches.
Important update regarding use of Enable Media Replace plugin in new infrastructure
As we prepare our new infrastructure for UW Theme 2.0, we have made the decision to discontinue support for the Enable Media Replace plugin. Those who utilize this tooling will need to seek alternatives for maintaining their media files.
August 2025 Lunch and Learn will include demo of UW Theme 2.0 migration tooling
WiscWeb’s August Lunch and Learn will include a demo of the migration tooling that will allow users to transition their existing sites from UW Theme Classic to UW Theme 2.0 in the block editor/Gutenberg.
Important Gutenberg theme rollout information for WiscWeb users
WiscWeb users will be the primary audience for the initial Gutenberg launch. Learn more about what this rollout will look like for the WiscWeb audience and where to go for related resources.
Important update regarding the Gutenberg transition for WiscWeb users
As we get closer to a launch date for Gutenberg, we wanted to provide more details on what the transition will look like for WiscWeb websites. This article provides links to information about this transition that may impact you.
Gutenberg informational sessions
Please join our upcoming Gutenberg informational sessions to learn more about the block editor. These sessions will not introduce the new Gutenberg theme, but are a great opportunity to learn more about what to expect with the editor interface.
UW Theme transition to Gutenberg
For those that are not aware, the WiscWeb and the Office of Strategic Communications have begun development on a new block-based (Gutenberg) theme. More information about this change is available on the UW Theme website.