We create fast, flexible, and secure websites using the perfect Content Management System (CMS) for schools, Craft CMS, because managing your website shouldnât be a chore, and it shouldnât require a Computer Science degree!
Imagine if your website was so easy to manage that any member of your team could do it!?
With a clean and intuitive interface itâs easy for non-technical staff, like teachers or administrative personnel, to create or manage the content on your website.
Create custom pages, without technical assistance, by mixing and matching pre-defined content ââblocksâ to create new web pages to fit every need. Even better, your content is version-controlled, so you can see who changed what, and when, and restore previous versions if you need to.
With granular user permissions, and customisable roles, you decide who can create, edit or delete content on your website. Teachers, administrators, and marketing staff can each have different levels of access, ensuring content accuracy, oversight, and security. Itâs also possible to set up private ââportalsâ for students, parents, or teachers, for example. These portals could host personalised resources, assignments, or communications for parents, making it easy for everyone to stay connected, securely.
The intuitive and accessible interface makes Craft an excellent choice for schools. Even staff who may not be highly technical, will find it a joy to work with, helping you maintain an engaging web presence.
With Craftâs flexible content models, schools can have tailored content types for news pages, updates, class schedules, events, and more. We build the interface you need, we donât try and force you into a new way of working.
With the creation of dedicated sections for essential school information, including, curriculum, staff profiles, departments, facilities, events, etc., you will be able to organise content in a way thatâs easy for both staff to manage, and parents or students to navigate.
Craft is mobile-friendly by default and makes it easy for developers to create fully responsive websites. This ensures parents, students, and faculty can access information from any device, whether theyâre on a desktop or mobile.
Schools must often comply with accessibility standards, and Craftâs flexibility and accessibility features allows developers to implement accessibility best practices, from the start, ensuring the site is usable for everyone.
Schools often use a range of external platforms for grades, admissions, and virtual learning; we understand that. Fortunately, Craftâs unmatched flexibility allows it to integrate with many of these systems, streamlining workflows and ensuring data consistency across platforms.
With a rich plugin library, Craft allows you to add features like contact forms, galleries, eâcommerce integrations and much, much more!
Schools often have events like parent-teacher meetings, sports days, and open houses. Craft supports plugins like Events Calendar, which allow schools to display events dynamically and keep the school community informed.
Content editors can draft and schedule posts ahead of time, ensuring that upcoming events and announcements are visible well in advance.
Craftâs powerful search functionality can be customised to prioritise relevant results, making it easy for users to find the exact information theyâre looking for, whether thatâs a faculty bio, school policy, or event detail.
With built-in SEO tools, and an SEO-friendly structure, and plugins like SEOmatic, Craft helps schools optimise their content to appear in search results, which is especially helpful for reaching prospective families researching schools in the area.
Craft CMS is known for its High Security Standards and built-in security measures, including secure user authentication and protection from common vulnerabilities, which is essential for handling sensitive information.
As schools grow or require more functionality, Craft can scale effortlessly. Itâs flexibility means itâs suitable for everything from small private schools to large schools or colleges needing robust features and complex integrations.
Craft can support a blog or news section, helping schools share stories, student achievements, and faculty highlights, which strengthens community engagement.
Schools can leverage Craftâs email integration plugins to collect emails and share newsletters, ensuring the community stays informed and engaged.
Get in touch to arrange an informal chat to discuss your requirements, and the ways in which we can help.
No hard-sell, and no obligation! Just a quick chat to discuss the possibilitiesâŚ