Website Options
Compare features, costs, and platforms to select the best option for your new website.
| Features | Self-Service Websites |
On-Campus Support |
University Preferred Vendor Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| What is it good for? | |||
| What is it good for? | Ideal for websites with relatively simple content and functional needs, utilizes a pre-built UChicago template | Small to medium websites created with pre-built UChicago templates to accommodate the most common content needs | Working with an external preferred vendor, custom development provides advanced design and functionality needs that comply with UChicago web policies and brand guidelines |
| Voices platform powered by Wordpress CMS | Voices platform powered by Wordpress CMS | May vary by vendor | |
| Cost | |||
| Cost | Free | $$ | $$$ |
| Hosting | |||
| Hosting | Free | Free | External Hosting Provider ($) |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Who can build? | |||
| Who can build? | Self-Service | UChicago Creative | Preapproved Vendor |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Formidable Forms | Formidable Forms | Unlimited options, may vary with vendor | |
| Online support; TechBar in-person support | Provided by UChicago Creative on a per-project basis | Negotiable with vendor | |
| Learn More | Learn More | Learn More | |
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There are a number of options to choose from at all budget levels. The self-service option is free to use, while the cost or on-campus and preferred vendor support varies based on the size and complexity of the website project.
The technical management of custom websites varies, but it is recommended to work closely with the custom web development vendor to ensure the site is being maintained according to UChicago policies and standards. Self-service and on-campus supported websites are managed and hosted centrally; custom websites are typically managed by the web development vendor. ITS does not assume responsibility for content—the authors of web pages are responsible for the content of their pages.
View the best practices for selecting a domain name and complete the domain request form.
The UChicago website registry is critical to ensure a secure environment, and protect from vulnerabilities and cyber attacks. ITS can also update on critical upgrades to make sure the website is secure and protected.