3 Top Notch Universities Sites Using WordPress
Martin Szigeti
Look at these three higher education websites using WordPress as their CMS. These sites prove that when you bring in the specialists, your imagination can run wild. Let’s dive in and see how creative you can get with WordPress. If you want to explore how WordPress can work for your institution, discover more about WordPress in Higher Education.
Stanford University
Stanford University is a perfect example if you have doubts about WordPress’s suitability for large institutions. Stanford uses WordPress to display all its campus information, programs, schools, and news.
Stanford’s sleek and modern design is user-friendly and easy to navigate. The site caters to a wide range of audiences, including prospective students, current students, faculty, and alumni, demonstrating how WordPress’s multisite capabilities allow multiple schools or departments to maintain brand consistency while offering unique, tailored content. To see how we retain similar consistency in multi-site environments, read our case study on Northeastern University.
What we liked
- Sleek and modern design
- Easy-to-navigate interface
- Well-organized layout
- Comprehensive resources for various audiences
- Inclusion of multimedia elements for enhanced engagement
- Regularly updated news section
- Integration of social media feeds for community engagement
- Responsive design for seamless browsing on different devices
Can be improved
- Limited customization options for users
- Some pages may feel overwhelming due to extensive content
- Occasional slow loading times, especially on mobile devices
- Accessibility features could be further improved
- Minimal interactive features beyond standard navigation
Rocky Mountain College of Art
If you think WordPress is outdated or lacks flair, think again. The Rocky Mountain College of Art’s website combines modern animations and interactivity to deliver a fresh and vibrant user experience, proving that WordPress can easily handle creative demands.
The use of multimedia throughout the site enhances the user experience, while each program is distinctly styled, maintaining consistency with the overall design. This is a perfect example of WordPress’s flexibility. Read more about why custom themes might be what your institution needs.
What we liked
- Visually appealing design
- Effective delivery of program information, events, and campus life details
- Excellent use of multimedia throughout the site
- Unique style for each program while maintaining overall design consistency
- Easy navigation and accessibility of information
Can be improved
- Limited accessibility features for users with disabilities
- Some pages may load slowly due to heavy multimedia content
- Lack of interactive features for student engagement
- Limited customization options for user preferences
- Potential difficulty in finding specific information due to the abundance of multimedia elements
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
Northeastern University’s website stands out for its professional design, responsive layout, and intuitive content organization.
This site was developed by 40Q using our FAS™ Block System. With a sleek and modern aesthetic, it exudes professionalism, reinforcing the institution’s credibility. The website’s responsiveness ensures a seamless user experience across devices, prioritizing accessibility and engagement. Its well-organized content makes navigation effortless, allowing visitors to find relevant information easily.
40Q collaboration wasn’t just about tech upgrades; it was a journey to reshape their digital story, equipping them with powerful tools to boost their online presence.
For this project, we collaborated closely with the Northeastern internal team, ensuring we comprehensively understood all the university’s needs and pain points. Working hand in hand, we developed a tailor-made theme based on their brand identity and functional requirements, aiming to enhance both user experience and website manageability.
Our efforts resulted in substantial time and cost savings, boosting the productivity of their internal team by reducing technical and development dependencies. This made producing new content faster and easier than ever before.
With 40Q, I was able to find a talented partner to help me deal with complex coding challenges while proactively proposing new solutions to make my agency project delightful.
Tim Albert- Director of Digital Strategy
Read the whole case by clicking here and learn how 40Q can help you to boost your digital presence.
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