diff --git a/a2cps_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py b/a2cps_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
index fa49985b..ad65510d 100644
--- a/a2cps_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
+++ b/a2cps_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
@@ -2,9 +2,8 @@
 # TACC WMA CMS SITE:
 # *.A2CPS.TACC.UTEXAS.EDU
 
-
 ########################
-# DJANGO CMS SETTINGS
+# DJANGO_CMS
 ########################
 
 CMS_TEMPLATES = (
@@ -20,7 +19,7 @@
 )
 
 ########################
-# TACC: LOGOS
+# TACC: LOGO & FAVICON
 ########################
 
 LOGO = [
diff --git a/apcd-cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py b/apcd-cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
index 92e736e6..9ccb2082 100644
--- a/apcd-cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
+++ b/apcd-cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 # *.APCD.TACC.UTEXAS.EDU
 
 ########################
-# DJANGO (EMAIL)
+# DJANGO: EMAIL
 ########################
 
 # Set on server, NOT here
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 # DEFAULT_FROM_EMAIL = "..."
 
 ########################
-# DJANGO CMS SETTINGS
+# DJANGO_CMS
 ########################
 
 CMS_TEMPLATES = (
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 )
 
 ########################
-# TACC: LOGOS
+# TACC: LOGO & FAVICON
 ########################
 
 LOGO = [
@@ -43,4 +43,4 @@
 
 FAVICON = {
     "img_file_src": "apcd-cms/img/favicons/favicon.ico"
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/demdata_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py b/demdata_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
index 5ead7035..cce3d602 100644
--- a/demdata_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
+++ b/demdata_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
@@ -1,24 +1,15 @@
 # CUSTOM SETTINGS VALUES.
 # TACC WMA CMS SITE:
 # *.DEMOCTRATIZING-SITE.TACC.UTEXAS.EDU
-# https://democratizingdata.ai/
 
 ########################
-# TACC: PORTAL
-########################
-
-# Does this CMS site have a portal (default value: True)?
-INCLUDES_CORE_PORTAL = False
-INCLUDES_PORTAL_NAV = False
-INCLUDES_SEARCH_BAR = False
-
-########################
-# DJANGO CMS SETTINGS
+# DJANGO_CMS
 ########################
 
 CMS_TEMPLATES = (
     ('standard.html', 'Standard'),
     ('fullwidth.html', 'Full Width'),
+
     ('demdata_cms/templates/standard.html', 'Standard (with CSS from TUP)'),
     ('demdata_cms/templates/fullwidth.html', 'Full Width (with CSS from TUP)'),
     ('demdata-cms/templates/standard.html', 'DEPRECATED Standard (with CSS from TUP)'),
@@ -29,48 +20,10 @@
 # TACC: BRANDING
 ########################
 
-# LOOK INTO THIS SOLUTION.
-# from taccsite_cms.settings import TACC_BRANDING, UTEXAS_BRANDING, NSF_BRANDING
-
-TACC_BRANDING = [
-    "tacc",
-    "site_cms/img/org_logos/tacc-white.png",
-    "branding-tacc",
-    "https://www.tacc.utexas.edu/",
-    "_blank",
-    "TACC Logo",
-    "anonymous",
-    "True"
-]
-
-UTEXAS_BRANDING = [
-    "utexas",
-    "site_cms/img/org_logos/utaustin-white.png",
-    "branding-utaustin",
-    "https://www.utexas.edu/",
-    "_blank",
-    "University of Texas at Austin Logo",
-    "anonymous",
-    "True"
-]
-
-# NSF_BRANDING = [
-#     "nsf",
-#     "site_cms/img/org_logos/nsf-white.png",
-#     "branding-nsf",
-#     "https://www.nsf.gov/",
-#     "_blank",
-#     "NSF Logo",
-#     "anonymous",
-#     "True"
-# ]
-
-# BRANDING = [ TACC_BRANDING, UTEXAS_BRANDING, NSF_BRANDING ]
-BRANDING = [ TACC_BRANDING, UTEXAS_BRANDING ] # this matches prod 2022
-# BRANDING = [] # prod 2022 hides bar via snippet CSS but should also do this
+BRANDING = False
 
 ########################
-# TACC: LOGOS
+# TACC: LOGO & FAVICON
 ########################
 
 LOGO = [
@@ -88,6 +41,14 @@
     "img_file_src": "demdata_cms/img/favicons/Favicon_64x64.svg"
 }
 
+########################
+# TACC: PORTAL
+########################
+
+INCLUDES_CORE_PORTAL = False
+INCLUDES_PORTAL_NAV = False
+INCLUDES_SEARCH_BAR = False
+
 ########################
 # TACC: CORE STYLES
 ########################
diff --git a/ecep_cms/src/taccsite_cms/custom_app_settings.py b/ecep_cms/src/taccsite_cms/custom_app_settings.py
index 084ea2dc..c831a4cf 100644
--- a/ecep_cms/src/taccsite_cms/custom_app_settings.py
+++ b/ecep_cms/src/taccsite_cms/custom_app_settings.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
     # ...
 
     ########################
-    # NEWS / BLOG
+    # DJANGOCMS_BLOG
     ########################
 
     # 'filer',              # already in Core
diff --git a/ecep_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py b/ecep_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
index 259ad69f..261c7ae8 100644
--- a/ecep_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
+++ b/ecep_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
@@ -2,29 +2,30 @@
 # TACC WMA CMS SITE:
 # *.ECEP.TACC.UTEXAS.EDU
 
-# FAQ: Some _VARIABLES are duplicated from settings.py (but prefixed with "_")
-#      because current infrastructure lacks ability to reference default values
-
 ########################
-# DJANGO CMS SETTINGS
+# DJANGO_CMS
 ########################
 
 CMS_TEMPLATES = (
     ('standard.html', 'Standard'),
     ('fullwidth.html', 'Full Width'),
-
-    ('guide.html', 'Guide'),
-    ('guides/getting_started.html', 'Guide: Getting Started'),
-    ('guides/data_transfer.html', 'Guide: Data Transfer'),
-    ('guides/data_transfer.globus.html', 'Guide: Globus Data Transfer'),
-    ('guides/portal_technology.html', 'Guide: Portal Technology Stack')
 )
 
+########################
+# TACC: SEARCH
+########################
+
+# Support Google search instead of Portal's Elasticsearch
+SEARCH_PATH = '/site-search' # cuz Portal Nginx config hijacks /search
+SEARCH_QUERY_PARAM_NAME = 'q' # as Google expects
+
 ########################
 # TACC: BRANDING
 ########################
 
-_NSF_BRANDING = [
+# NOTE: Variables NSF_BRANDING, TACC_BRANDING, and UTEXAS_BRANDING are duplicated from Core-CMS cuz current infrastructure lacks ability to reference default values.
+
+NSF_BRANDING = [
     "nsf",
     "site_cms/img/nsf-white.png",
     "branding-nsf",
@@ -35,7 +36,7 @@
     "True"
 ]
 
-_TACC_BRANDING = [
+TACC_BRANDING = [
     "tacc",
     "site_cms/img/tacc-white.png",
     "branding-tacc",
@@ -46,7 +47,7 @@
     "True"
 ]
 
-_UTEXAS_BRANDING = [
+UTEXAS_BRANDING = [
     "utexas",
     "site_cms/img/utaustin-white.png",
     "branding-utaustin",
@@ -57,10 +58,10 @@
     "True"
 ]
 
-BRANDING = [_NSF_BRANDING, _TACC_BRANDING, _UTEXAS_BRANDING]
+BRANDING = [ NSF_BRANDING, TACC_BRANDING, UTEXAS_BRANDING ]
 
 ########################
-# TACC: LOGOS
+# TACC: LOGO & FAVICON
 ########################
 
 LOGO = [
@@ -78,14 +79,6 @@
     "img_file_src": "ecep_cms/img/favicon.ico"
 }
 
-########################
-# TACC: SEARCH
-########################
-
-# Support Google search instead of Portal's Elasticsearch
-SEARCH_PATH = '/site-search' # cuz Portal Nginx config hijacks /search
-SEARCH_QUERY_PARAM_NAME = 'q' # as Google expects
-
 ########################
 # TACC: PORTAL
 ########################
@@ -95,15 +88,7 @@
 INCLUDES_SEARCH_BAR = True
 
 ########################
-# TACC: NEWS/BLOG
-########################
-
-# TACC settings
-TACC_BLOG_SHOW_CATEGORIES = False
-TACC_BLOG_SHOW_TAGS = False
-
-########################
-# NEWS / BLOG
+# DJANGOCMS_BLOG
 ########################
 
 # REQ: Assumes various "NEWS / BLOG" are installed via `custom_app_settings.py`
@@ -128,6 +113,13 @@
 # Miscellaneous settings
 BLOG_ENABLE_COMMENTS = False
 
+########################
+# DJANGOCMS_BLOG: TACC
+########################
+
+TACC_BLOG_SHOW_CATEGORIES = False
+TACC_BLOG_SHOW_TAGS = False
+
 ########################
 # TACC: CORE STYLES
 ########################
diff --git a/example_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py b/example_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
index 9154b792..2f424b2c 100644
--- a/example_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
+++ b/example_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 # *.PROJECT_DOMAIN.TACC.UTEXAS.EDU
 
 ########################
-# DJANGO (EMAIL)
+# DJANGO: EMAIL
 ########################
 
 # Set on server, NOT here
@@ -13,13 +13,16 @@
 # DEFAULT_FROM_EMAIL = "..."
 
 ########################
-# DJANGO CMS SETTINGS
+# DJANGO_CMS
 ########################
 
-CMS_TEMPLATES = (
-    ('standard.html', 'Standard'),
-    ('fullwidth.html', 'Full Width'),
-)
+# CMS_TEMPLATES = (
+#     ('standard.html', 'Standard'),
+#     ('fullwidth.html', 'Full Width'),
+
+#     ('guide.html', 'Guide'),
+#     ('guides/portal_technology.html', 'Guide: Portal Technology Stack'),
+# }
 
 ########################
 # TACC: BRANDING
@@ -41,7 +44,7 @@
 # BRANDING = [ TACC_BRANDING, UTEXAS_BRANDING, NSF_BRANDING, _CUSTOM_BRANDING ]
 
 ########################
-# TACC: LOGOS
+# TACC: LOGO & FAVICON
 ########################
 
 LOGO =  [
diff --git a/matcssi_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py b/matcssi_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
index 2126dc4b..dce03a14 100644
--- a/matcssi_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
+++ b/matcssi_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 # *.MISE.TACC.UTEXAS.EDU
 
 ########################
-# DJANGO (EMAIL)
+# DJANGO: EMAIL
 ########################
 
 # Set on server, NOT here
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
 # DEFAULT_FROM_EMAIL = "..."
 
 ########################
-# TACC: LOGOS
+# TACC: LOGO & FAVICON
 ########################
 
 LOGO = [
@@ -29,4 +29,4 @@
 
 FAVICON = {
     "img_file_src": "matcssi_cms/img/favicons/favicon.ico"
-}
\ No newline at end of file
+}
diff --git a/netsage_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py b/netsage_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
index a5b0f89b..a086cd39 100644
--- a/netsage_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
+++ b/netsage_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
@@ -1,37 +1,14 @@
 # CUSTOM SETTINGS VALUES.
-# TACC WMA CMS SITE:
+# TACC WMA (SAD) CMS SITE:
 # *.NETSAGE.TACC.UTEXAS.EDU
 
-########################
-# DJANGO (EMAIL)
-########################
-
-# Set on server, NOT here
-# https://tacc-main.atlassian.net/wiki/x/ZhVv
-# EMAIL_BACKEND = "..."
-# EMAIL_HOST = "..."
-# DEFAULT_FROM_EMAIL = "..."
-
-########################
-# DJANGO CMS SETTINGS
-########################
-
-CMS_TEMPLATES = (
-    ('standard.html', 'Standard'),
-    ('fullwidth.html', 'Full Width'),
-
-    ('guide.html', 'Guide'),
-    ('guides/getting_started.tam.html', 'Guide: Getting Started'),
-    ('guides/data_transfer.html', 'Guide: Data Transfer'),
-    ('guides/data_transfer.globus.html', 'Guide: Globus Data Transfer'),
-    ('guides/portal_technology.html', 'Guide: Portal Technology Stack'),
-)
-
 ########################
 # TACC: BRANDING
 ########################
 
-_NSF_BRANDING = [
+# NOTE: Variables NSF_BRANDING, TACC_BRANDING, and UTEXAS_BRANDING are duplicated from Core-CMS cuz current infrastructure lacks ability to reference default values.
+
+NSF_BRANDING = [
     "nsf",
     "site_cms/img/org_logos/nsf-white.png",
     "branding-nsf",
@@ -42,7 +19,7 @@
     "True"
 ]
 
-_TACC_BRANDING = [
+TACC_BRANDING = [
     "tacc",
     "site_cms/img/org_logos/tacc-white.png",
     "branding-tacc",
@@ -53,7 +30,7 @@
     "True"
 ]
 
-_UTEXAS_BRANDING = [
+UTEXAS_BRANDING = [
     "utexas",
     "site_cms/img/org_logos/utaustin-white.png",
     "branding-utaustin",
@@ -64,13 +41,13 @@
     "True"
 ]
 
-BRANDING = [_NSF_BRANDING, _TACC_BRANDING, _UTEXAS_BRANDING]
+BRANDING = [ NSF_BRANDING, TACC_BRANDING, UTEXAS_BRANDING ]
 
 ########################
-# TACC: LOGOS
+# TACC: LOGO & FAVICON
 ########################
 
-LOGO =  [
+LOGO = [
     "netsage",
     "netsage_cms/img/org_logos/netsage_logo_color.png",
     "",
@@ -89,7 +66,6 @@
 # TACC: PORTAL
 ########################
 
-# Does this CMS site have a portal?
 INCLUDES_CORE_PORTAL = False
 INCLUDES_PORTAL_NAV = False
 INCLUDES_SEARCH_BAR = False
diff --git a/tapisproject_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py b/tapisproject_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
index 92869456..7ac9db08 100644
--- a/tapisproject_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
+++ b/tapisproject_cms/src/taccsite_cms/settings_custom.py
@@ -1,15 +1,20 @@
 # CUSTOM SETTINGS VALUES.
-# TACC WMA CMS SITE:
-# *.TAPIS-PROJECT.ORG
+# TACC WMA (SAD) CMS SITE:
+# *.TAPISPROJECT.TACC.UTEXAS.EDU
 
-# FAQ: Some _VARIABLES are duplicated from settings.py (but prefixed with "_")
-#      because current infrastructure lacks ability to reference default values
+########################
+# DJANGO: AUTH
+########################
+
+AUTH_LDAP_SERVER_URI = "ldap://cluster.ldap.tacc.utexas.edu"
 
 ########################
 # TACC: BRANDING
 ########################
 
-_NSF_BRANDING = [
+# NOTE: Variables NSF_BRANDING, TACC_BRANDING, and UTEXAS_BRANDING are duplicated from Core-CMS cuz current infrastructure lacks ability to reference default values.
+
+NSF_BRANDING = [
     "nsf",
     "site_cms/img/org_logos/nsf-white.png",
     "branding-nsf",
@@ -20,7 +25,7 @@
     "True"
 ]
 
-_TACC_BRANDING = [
+TACC_BRANDING = [
     "tacc",
     "site_cms/img/org_logos/tacc-white.png",
     "branding-tacc",
@@ -31,7 +36,7 @@
     "True"
 ]
 
-_UTEXAS_BRANDING = [
+UTEXAS_BRANDING = [
     "utexas",
     "site_cms/img/org_logos/utaustin-white.png",
     "branding-utaustin",
@@ -53,13 +58,13 @@
     "True"
 ]
 
-BRANDING = [ _NSF_BRANDING, _TACC_BRANDING, _UTEXAS_BRANDING, UHAWAII_BRANDING ]
+BRANDING = [ NSF_BRANDING, TACC_BRANDING, UTEXAS_BRANDING, UHAWAII_BRANDING ]
 
 ########################
-# TACC: LOGOS
+# TACC: LOGO & FAVICON
 ########################
 
-LOGO =  [
+LOGO = [
     "tapis",
     "tapisproject_cms/img/org_logos/tapis-logo-navbar.png",
     "",
@@ -81,9 +86,3 @@
 INCLUDES_CORE_PORTAL = False
 INCLUDES_PORTAL_NAV = False
 INCLUDES_SEARCH_BAR = False
-
-########################
-# TACC: GOOGLE ANALYTICS
-########################
-
-GOOGLE_ANALYTICS_PROPERTY_ID = "G-5EQ8Y25ZTM"
diff --git a/tapisproject_cms/src/taccsite_custom/tapisproject_cms/static/tapisproject_cms/img/favicons/favicon.ico b/tapisproject_cms/src/taccsite_custom/tapisproject_cms/static/tapisproject_cms/img/favicons/favicon.ico
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