School Web Design Strategies, Inspiration and Tools
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With 20+ years in school web design, we are proud to offer the tools, services and resources to help your school create a website that inspires prospective, current and former families, and empowers them to be a part of your one-of-a-kind online experience.
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From The Finalsite Blog
Dive into our library of blog posts of examples, strategies, tips and inspiration to help you improve your school's website.
![School website on laptop with person browswing on macbook]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1537281655/finalsite/kbcon32zwst55kgvntcm/Website-Navigation-New-Header.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1537281655/finalsite/kbcon32zwst55kgvntcm/Website-Navigation-New-Header.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1537281655/finalsite/kbcon32zwst55kgvntcm/Website-Navigation-New-Header.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1537281655/finalsite/kbcon32zwst55kgvntcm/Website-Navigation-New-Header.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1537281655/finalsite/kbcon32zwst55kgvntcm/Website-Navigation-New-Header.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1537281655/finalsite/kbcon32zwst55kgvntcm/Website-Navigation-New-Header.jpg","width":2200}])
Julianne Hamilton
A site’s navigation contains the tools we provide the user to move through the site, finding information and accomplishing tasks. Follow these seven steps to build an easy-to-use navigation on your school website.
![Shangahi American School website on imac with glasses keyboard and pens]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536959972/finalsite/jxnswkfauhiadtddhetu/3-intl-sites-header.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536959972/finalsite/jxnswkfauhiadtddhetu/3-intl-sites-header.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536959972/finalsite/jxnswkfauhiadtddhetu/3-intl-sites-header.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1536959972/finalsite/jxnswkfauhiadtddhetu/3-intl-sites-header.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1536959972/finalsite/jxnswkfauhiadtddhetu/3-intl-sites-header.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1536959972/finalsite/jxnswkfauhiadtddhetu/3-intl-sites-header.jpg","width":2200}])
Angelo Otterbein
These three international schools recently launched some impressive new websites. Be inspired by some of their features in this blog.
![colorful paintbrushes at work station]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536781242/finalsite/dphhrucydeu0apv6r88b/thom-masat-714289-unsplash.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536781242/finalsite/dphhrucydeu0apv6r88b/thom-masat-714289-unsplash.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536781242/finalsite/dphhrucydeu0apv6r88b/thom-masat-714289-unsplash.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1536781242/finalsite/dphhrucydeu0apv6r88b/thom-masat-714289-unsplash.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1536781242/finalsite/dphhrucydeu0apv6r88b/thom-masat-714289-unsplash.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1536781242/finalsite/dphhrucydeu0apv6r88b/thom-masat-714289-unsplash.jpg","width":2200}])
Mia Major
In this week's episode of Website Fixer Upper, I share the importance of "thank you" pages in the admissions funnel, and how to create one using Finalsite Composer.
![computer laptop with headphones, html and css book, notebook and pencil]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1536166373/finalsite/lzzunlre0tzcazdog8uz/website-design-millennials-header.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1536166373/finalsite/lzzunlre0tzcazdog8uz/website-design-millennials-header.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1536166373/finalsite/lzzunlre0tzcazdog8uz/website-design-millennials-header.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1536166373/finalsite/lzzunlre0tzcazdog8uz/website-design-millennials-header.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1536166373/finalsite/lzzunlre0tzcazdog8uz/website-design-millennials-header.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1536166373/finalsite/lzzunlre0tzcazdog8uz/website-design-millennials-header.jpg","width":2200}])
Angelo Otterbein
We've narrowed down thirteen dos and don'ts for designing a website that offers a unique and engaging user experience for millennial users.
![Inter-Community School Zurich Website on Laptop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1535386200/finalsite/jzgypjiz5q9eptfpzghj/ISC-Website-Header.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1535386200/finalsite/jzgypjiz5q9eptfpzghj/ISC-Website-Header.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1535386200/finalsite/jzgypjiz5q9eptfpzghj/ISC-Website-Header.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1535386200/finalsite/jzgypjiz5q9eptfpzghj/ISC-Website-Header.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1535386200/finalsite/jzgypjiz5q9eptfpzghj/ISC-Website-Header.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1535386200/finalsite/jzgypjiz5q9eptfpzghj/ISC-Website-Header.jpg","width":2200}])
Debbie Eisenach
The Inter-Community School of Zurich (ICS) has and continues to inspire not only their community, but also other international schools with their forward-thinking, cutting-edge marketing and communications. Be inspired by their website redesign story.
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Additional Resources
Blogs just don't cut it? We get it! That's why we have an entire library of additional resources on school web design you'll love!
- eBook
We re-vamped our popular Website Redesign Playbook for public schools and districts! Packed with case studies, best practices, tips, strategies, and more, this is your ultimate guide for the website redesign process.
- On-Demand Webinar
Learn the key elements of a website that attracts and converts picky millennial parents.
- On-Demand Webinar
Learn top tips and strategies from the team who launched an award winning site.
- eBook
Is it time for a redesign? Use The Website Redesign Playbook as your guide for success during the entire process.
- On-Demand Webinar
Learn top tips and strategies for a successful website redesign that improves communications.
- On-Demand Webinar
Learn what web design trends schools need to know about to stand out in 2018.
Find Inspiration From Our Recent Launches
See the work of our deployment and design teams in action with our most recent school website launches.
Download Finalsite’s Website Redesign Playbook
Is it time for a redesign? Use The Website Redesign Playbook as your guide for success during the entire process.