School Web Design Strategies, Inspiration and Tools
80+ design awards don't just happen overnight — At Finalsite, you work with and learn from a team of school web design experts.
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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.
![Theme Design Mockup with iMac on desk with books]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1544451956/finalsite/uikh1ywcbzqks2j1twcc/ThemeDesignMockup.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1544451956/finalsite/uikh1ywcbzqks2j1twcc/ThemeDesignMockup.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1544451956/finalsite/uikh1ywcbzqks2j1twcc/ThemeDesignMockup.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1544451956/finalsite/uikh1ywcbzqks2j1twcc/ThemeDesignMockup.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1544451956/finalsite/uikh1ywcbzqks2j1twcc/ThemeDesignMockup.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1544451956/finalsite/uikh1ywcbzqks2j1twcc/ThemeDesignMockup.png","width":2200}])
Andrew Martin
Finalsite offers more than 30 Theme design websites created for schools working on a tight budget or timeline. To help inspire you, we’ve come up with five tips based on our recent launches to help you get the most out of your theme design websites.
![Macbook mockup with The American School in London website homepage]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1542636944/finalsite/rprqqqthenkvsaocxmq5/ASLBlogHeader.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1542636944/finalsite/rprqqqthenkvsaocxmq5/ASLBlogHeader.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1542636944/finalsite/rprqqqthenkvsaocxmq5/ASLBlogHeader.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1542636944/finalsite/rprqqqthenkvsaocxmq5/ASLBlogHeader.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1542636944/finalsite/rprqqqthenkvsaocxmq5/ASLBlogHeader.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1542636944/finalsite/rprqqqthenkvsaocxmq5/ASLBlogHeader.png","width":2200}])
Debbie Eisenach
The American School in London (ASL) continues to hold a leading reputation among international schools around the world with thousands of global daily site visitors. Learn how ASL updated their homepage to make use of images, interactive elements, and clear messaging to reflect their mission of an outstanding American education with a global perspective.
![How Private Schools "Compete with Free" with Northwest Catholic High School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1542744410/finalsite/iwcasyfchgqhzutjpn5n/element5-digital-352046-unsplash.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1542744410/finalsite/iwcasyfchgqhzutjpn5n/element5-digital-352046-unsplash.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1542744410/finalsite/iwcasyfchgqhzutjpn5n/element5-digital-352046-unsplash.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1542744410/finalsite/iwcasyfchgqhzutjpn5n/element5-digital-352046-unsplash.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1542744410/finalsite/iwcasyfchgqhzutjpn5n/element5-digital-352046-unsplash.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1542744410/finalsite/iwcasyfchgqhzutjpn5n/element5-digital-352046-unsplash.jpg","width":2200}])
Hadley Rosen
In this first installation of our blog series “Competing with Free,” we spoke to Northwest Catholic High School to learn how they stay competitive and successful when competition with public school is challenging as public education is perceived to be free.
![Campers walking in a line through a field of grass]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1541770853/finalsite/hxkmeuzps8fweqqsh5hv/SummerCampBlog.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1541770853/finalsite/hxkmeuzps8fweqqsh5hv/SummerCampBlog.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1541770853/finalsite/hxkmeuzps8fweqqsh5hv/SummerCampBlog.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1541770853/finalsite/hxkmeuzps8fweqqsh5hv/SummerCampBlog.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1541770853/finalsite/hxkmeuzps8fweqqsh5hv/SummerCampBlog.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1541770853/finalsite/hxkmeuzps8fweqqsh5hv/SummerCampBlog.png","width":2200}])
Andrew Martin
Now is the perfect time to get a head start on creating your perfect summer camp and programs website. To help get your creative juices flowing, we’ve come up with nine tips to help you along the website design and creation process.
![dry erase board with writing and sticky notes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1540819329/finalsite/u8y7wlezcdmpfxftr64f/timeline-header.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1540819329/finalsite/u8y7wlezcdmpfxftr64f/timeline-header.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1540819329/finalsite/u8y7wlezcdmpfxftr64f/timeline-header.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1540819329/finalsite/u8y7wlezcdmpfxftr64f/timeline-header.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1540819329/finalsite/u8y7wlezcdmpfxftr64f/timeline-header.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1540819329/finalsite/u8y7wlezcdmpfxftr64f/timeline-header.jpg","width":2200}])
Angelo Otterbein and Debbie Eisenach
The best time to start planning a summer website launch is now. Here’s the recommended timeline to ensure you launch your website by summertime.
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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.