The CI HUB Connector for WordPress enables content creators to access and use the latest brand-approved assets from Acquia DAM directly within their WordPress environment. This feature eliminates the need for manual uploads, ensures brand consistency, and streamlines content creation workflows in the WordPress Media Library, pages, or posts.

Benefits of integration¶

• Access the latest, approved assets: Ensure content creators always use the most current, on-brand files from Acquia DAM. This reduces the risk of outdated or unapproved content.
• Streamlined workflows: Eliminate platform-switching and manual uploads. Import assets directly from Acquia DAM into the WordPress Media Library as you build pages and posts.
• Guaranteed brand consistency: Maintain a unified visual brand across your entire WordPress site with centralized access to your approved asset library.
• Simplified asset management: The direct integration reduces confusion over asset versions and sources, which allows teams to focus on content creation.

Connector functionality: connect and use assets¶

Install and connect to Acquia DAM¶

1. Install the CI HUB plugin in your WordPress instance.

2. From the WordPress dashboard, navigate to Media and select Add Media File.

   
   

3. Select the CI HUB button to open the connector panel.

   

4. Log in using your CI HUB credentials.

5. Select the + sign to Add new connection.

   

6. Search for Acquia DAM and select the + sign next to the logo.

   

7. Enter the URL of your Acquia DAM site and select Login.

   

8. Select Allow to authorize CI HUB access to your DAM account.

   

9. Select Close in the successful connection window.

   

Search for assets¶

1. Select the search icon in the navigation menu of the CI HUB panel.

2. Enter keywords or search terms in the field next to your Acquia DAM connection.

   
3. The search function can retrieve assets based on categories, file formats, filenames, metadata, collections, and upload profiles.
    

Import assets to the Media Library¶

1. In the CI HUB panel, select the desired asset.

2. Select the download arrow (the Use file icon) at the bottom right of the panel.

   

3. Select the required rendition, for example, Original, a specific size, or a custom crop.

   
4. Select the Use option and select OK to import the asset into the WordPress Media Library.

Add assets to a WordPress page or post¶

1. Navigate to Pages or Posts and either create new content or edit existing content.

   

2. Select the + icon in the editor to add an image block.

3. Select from Media Library or CI HUB:
   a. Choose the Media Library tab to select assets previously imported. 
   b. Alternatively, select the CI HUB tab to search for and add a new image directly from Acquia DAM. Also, note that assets added directly from the CI HUB tab are automatically added to the WordPress Media Library.
    

   

4. Add relevant Alt text and other details, then click Select.

   

5. Save draft or Publish your content.

   

    

Monitor and update asset versions¶

The CI HUB Check Panel ensures the assets used in your WordPress content are the latest versions available in Acquia DAM.

1. Access the CI HUB panel and select the External Content Panel (the link icon) in the Navigation menu.
2. Select the check status icon next to an asset to determine if a newer version is available (the link turns blue if an update is detected).

3. Select the update link next to an asset to update it individually. Alternatively, choose the top check status and link to update all assets simultaneously.

   

Upload files to Acquia DAM from WordPress¶

1. On the CI HUB panel, select the + Add file icon.
2. Select local file system and choose the file from your local machine.

3. Select an Upload Profile from the dropdown menu to apply necessary metadata or workflows.

   
4. Select OK to complete the upload to Acquia DAM.

Security and Permissions¶

Asset visibility and usage are governed by your Acquia DAM user permissions. Users can only see and use assets in WordPress if they have the necessary viewing and downloading permissions in Acquia DAM.

Updates to the CI HUB Connector are managed and pushed automatically through the CI HUB system.