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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80+ Design Awards
Finalsite's design team is the most decorated in the industry, receiving recognition for their work with public, international and independent schools.
Easy to Use CMS
We believe that stunning design and simple content management go hand-in-hand. No HTML or CSS skill is required to build beautiful pages in seconds.
A Scientific and Personal Approach
We've refined out deployment process over 20 years, launching 300+ websites each year — so we have it down to a science.
Accessible Design
Accessibility has lead us to simpler, more elegant and usable solutions for everyone, whether ADA compliance is at the top of your list or not.
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.
![Three people sitting on a couch pointing at a laptop on a table]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552932175/finalsite/tigbmxbyr62s30oqy5cz/ApplyYourselfEp24Header.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552932175/finalsite/tigbmxbyr62s30oqy5cz/ApplyYourselfEp24Header.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552932175/finalsite/tigbmxbyr62s30oqy5cz/ApplyYourselfEp24Header.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552932175/finalsite/tigbmxbyr62s30oqy5cz/ApplyYourselfEp24Header.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1552932175/finalsite/tigbmxbyr62s30oqy5cz/ApplyYourselfEp24Header.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552932175/finalsite/tigbmxbyr62s30oqy5cz/ApplyYourselfEp24Header.png","width":2000}])
Andrew Martin
Will Gay, Director of Communications and Marketing at Riverside Presbyterian School in Jacksonville, Florida, joins Tim on Episode 24 of Apply Yourself to discuss mobile web design and how Riverside improved applications and admissions through SEO and PPC advertising.
![Great Mobile Design Blog Header]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1552400042/finalsite/xsqgdbknn0wvlgmjverq/GreatMobileDesignBlogHeader.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1552400042/finalsite/xsqgdbknn0wvlgmjverq/GreatMobileDesignBlogHeader.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1552400042/finalsite/xsqgdbknn0wvlgmjverq/GreatMobileDesignBlogHeader.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1552400042/finalsite/xsqgdbknn0wvlgmjverq/GreatMobileDesignBlogHeader.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1552400042/finalsite/xsqgdbknn0wvlgmjverq/GreatMobileDesignBlogHeader.png","width":1560}])
Julianne Hamilton
There are a lot of unique and important factors to consider when designing a mobile-first website. Here are five examples of schools with fantastic mobile websites created by our experienced designers who keep these considerations in mind when designing all of our websites.
![multi-language website in iphone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551970345/finalsite/azqavshc1pvh446zupan/iphone-duallanguag.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551970345/finalsite/azqavshc1pvh446zupan/iphone-duallanguag.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551970345/finalsite/azqavshc1pvh446zupan/iphone-duallanguag.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1551970345/finalsite/azqavshc1pvh446zupan/iphone-duallanguag.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1551970345/finalsite/azqavshc1pvh446zupan/iphone-duallanguag.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551970345/finalsite/azqavshc1pvh446zupan/iphone-duallanguag.jpg","width":1920}])
Debbie Eisenach
International schools communicate with a global audience. Having your school website in multiple languages can be critical. Take a look at how these schools created bilingual and multilingual websites.
![wilton public schools homepage in laptop on desk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1551710794/finalsite/ubxwlkuldenaf8pfasl7/wilton-ps-header.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1551710794/finalsite/ubxwlkuldenaf8pfasl7/wilton-ps-header.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1551710794/finalsite/ubxwlkuldenaf8pfasl7/wilton-ps-header.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1551710794/finalsite/ubxwlkuldenaf8pfasl7/wilton-ps-header.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1551710794/finalsite/ubxwlkuldenaf8pfasl7/wilton-ps-header.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1551710794/finalsite/ubxwlkuldenaf8pfasl7/wilton-ps-header.png","width":2000}])
Mia Major
Learn how Wilton Public Schools in CT sets the bar in school-to-home communications.
![Advanced Search mockup with ISB search results on a laptop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1549643533/finalsite/j3rvhuyd1lcagrfhe0ix/AdvancedSearchBlogHeader.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1549643533/finalsite/j3rvhuyd1lcagrfhe0ix/AdvancedSearchBlogHeader.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1549643533/finalsite/j3rvhuyd1lcagrfhe0ix/AdvancedSearchBlogHeader.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1549643533/finalsite/j3rvhuyd1lcagrfhe0ix/AdvancedSearchBlogHeader.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1549643533/finalsite/j3rvhuyd1lcagrfhe0ix/AdvancedSearchBlogHeader.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1549643533/finalsite/j3rvhuyd1lcagrfhe0ix/AdvancedSearchBlogHeader.png","width":2200}])
Andrew Martin
Google has created an entire generation of Internet users that expect a great search experience on your school website that's powerful, responsive, and efficient. Fortunately, we created Advanced Search to provide an ad-free, high-performing search experience to match your website visitor's expectations.
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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!
- On-Demand Webinar
- 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.
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
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