Steps to a successful Web presence
- Formulate a plan:
- Gather resources for the website.
- Determine goals and objectives.
- Gather, outline and organize your content.
- Develop your navigation.
- Initiate an official website request by submitting the project request form.
- WVU Tech does not currently host individual student organization sites or dedicated faculty pages.
- Attend an initial Web development meeting with WVU Tech's web manager.
- Attend CleanSlate training or watch CleanSlate Video Tutorials.
- Create Web pages from a template and integrate content.
- Content must be submitted to the University Relations team before any website or webpage will be built.
- The design is built and reviewed by stakeholders and approved by all parties.
- The individual making the request or the respective department is responsible for maintaining current information on the site.
- Stay informed of current Web standards, follow accessibility guidelines and use best practices.
Know that your website is your front door to the world 24/7/365. Content is king. It requires regular maintenance and attention. Understand that embarking on a site design or redesign will be as much work for you as it is for our staff — if not more. Our staff will work side by side with your group to create an on-brand, accessible, mobile-friendly website.