Media Blocks

Media blocks are customizable combinations of photos, videos, icons, headlines, and short text. They are used for navigation or to call attention to featured content.

Media blocks are are a great option to break up text and make pages scannable. They can include call-to-action buttons or links, and their layout can be adjusted based on the page content. Contact an NREL.gov content specialist for ideas about how to apply media blocks on your page or site.

Navigation Blocks

Navigation blocks include photos with linked headers and are are used on landing pages to direct users to subpages.

Navigation Blocks With Headers Only

These blocks do not have descriptive text. The header is always linked.

Navigation Blocks With Short Text

The text in these blocks should be 100 characters or less. The header is always linked.

Researcher using visualization tools at NREL.

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An ESIF Laboratory

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Navigation Blocks With Long Text

Use a horizontal desktop layout for blocks with text that is more than 100 characters. Headers may be linked or not linked, but their treatment should be consistent within the page.


Photo of person in laboratory setting with an array of vials in round holder.

Linked Header

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Another Linked Header

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List Blocks

These blocks require a linked header and contain a related list of links, such as news or publications.

Homepage Feature Stories

These blocks are designed to highlight recent news stories on a site homepage.

A smiling man in a red suit stands with one of his students.

News Headline With Bold Text on Key Words

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Featured Content Blocks

Use a gray or gray-bordered featured content block to distinguish unique text areas.

report cover

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H2 Headline

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H3 Headline

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Event Information

Use blocks with blue headers on event pages to highlight key information about the event.

When

Month Day(s), Year

Where

Online web conference
(Registrants will receive details via email.)

What To Expect

Custom Designs

Featured media blocks can be customized for your content and page layout. Contact a NREL.gov content specialist to explore custom design options.

A wind farm at sunset

Wind Energy Science Leadership Series

A webinar series to learn about advances on the leading edge of wind energy science.

Integrated Energy Pathways

Focuses on modernizing our grid to support a broad selection of generation types, encourage active participation by the consumer, and expand our options for transportation electrification

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Card image

"Trying to decide the fate of a million things on a second-by-second basis is where the challenge comes in."

Jennifer King
NREL Researcher

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Megan Day
Urban and Regional Planner, NREL


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