The web team provides guidance, support, and resources to help the UAB community create and maintain websites that are effective, accessible, and aligned with UAB brand standards. Whether you are planning a new site or updating an existing one, we’re here to help your digital presence succeed.
Web Support & Services
The following options are available to campus partners who need help creating or improving UAB websites.
General Web Support Opens an external link.
For questions about your Joomla or other UAB CMS website, troubleshooting assistance, platform guidance, or general web-related questions, our team is available to help clarify best practices and support your goals.
New Website Request Opens an external link.
If your unit needs a new website or a site separate from your existing one, we can walk you through our available CMS options (Joomla and WordPress) and help you determine the best platform for your needs.
Website Edit Opens an external link.
If your team has an existing UAB site and needs brief content updates, image replacements, or small corrections, we can assist with quick updates to keep your site accurate and current.
Website Build Request Opens an external link.
For more substantial digital needs, we can support the following:
- Full website rebuild (for pre-existing sites)
- New website build (a brand new site)
- Rebuild a page/section on an existing site
- Reconfigure site navigation/content organization
Did You Know?
We have a Digital Accessibility website for UAB's web user community to learn how to build and maintain websites in an accessible way. Learn how to stay compliant on your UAB digital tools ahead of the Department of Justice's April 2026 deadline for the new accessibility requirements (ADA Title II).
View UAB's Digital Accessibilty Site Opens an external link.
Joomla vs. WordPress
We currently offer two main content management systems for UAB websites — Joomla and WordPress. Learn which one will work best for your needs.
| Purpose | Joomla Learn More | WordPress Learn More |
|---|---|---|
| For official schools, colleges, departments, and admin units | Yes | No |
| For faculty research, labs, and grants | No | Yes |
| For centers* | Yes | Yes |
| Ideal for blog capabilities | No | Yes |
| uab.edu/_________ | Yes | No |
| sites.uab.edu/__________ | No | Yes |
| UAB-provided support | Yes | No |
| CampusPress support | Yes | |
| UAB-provided training | Yes | |
| Fee-for-Service options | Yes | Yes |
| Web Governance (Acquia Optimize) | Yes | No |
| Conference website** | No | No |
| Event listings*** | No | No |
* Centers must be board-approved (see the Provost’s Centers website opens a new website and UAB Research’s Centers site opens a new website); for all other centers, email
** Blackthorn.io - Email
*** Campus Calendar
Additional Resources
The following resources support planning, designing, and maintaining your UAB website.
Web Build Requirements and Resources
Essential tools and standards for building on-brand and accessible UAB websites:
Related Digital Tools
Helpful tools that support campus communication efforts:
Web Domains & Shortened URLs
Helpful tools that support campus communication efforts: