DS Hero promo

Component description

The DS Hero promo component is for restricted usage. It is only used on our website’s homepage and on approved campaign pages. Please seek advice and get approval before using this component.

Component field properties

  • Character count limits and recommendations per field
  • Mandatory and optional elements
  • Other notable display options.

Heading field
Mandatory field  
Character count: 40 characters or less including spaces  
Plain text – no HTML

Subheading field
Mandatory field  
Character count: 60 characters or less including spaces  
Plain text – no HTML

No Body text description field with this component.

Call to action button (CTA) field 
One primary button only [Optional]
Text: Five words or less, use active voice, do not use 'learn more', 'read more', or 'click here' as not best practice for links.
Plain text – no HTML

Display options

There are three versions:

  1. Standard: for use with banner images (faces right and centered) image is full width and cropped top and bottom on central 30% vertical displays.
  2. Image-right: for use with a standard 3:2 ratio (almost the whole image will display on right side)
  3. Transparent: like 1. except a gradient display on the left of the image.

Guidelines for use

  • The DS hero promo should only be used on high strategic value, high traffic value landing pages, where authorisation is given.
  • Ensure headings and subheadings are clear, concise and introduces the page content written in plain language.
  • Use a high-resolution image that will add value and relevance to the content of your page.

Most suited for these page types

  • La Trobe University homepage www.latrobe.edu.au
  • Campaign pages

Example(s) of use

Samples

Standard version

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Standard version with peekaboo content

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Image right version

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Transparent gradient version

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