This Web section provides guidance and resources for the UAB community looking to build and maintain a website.
General Web Support
Use if you have an existing UAB Joomla site and need help troubleshooting an issue or have a general how-to question.
New Website Request
Use if you need a brand new site separate from one that doesn’t currently exist. Learn more about our two CMS options.
Website Edit
Use if you have an existing UAB site and need brief content edits or a photo swapped out.
Website Build Request
Use to request support on the following services:
- Full website rebuild (for pre-existing sites)
- New website build (a brand new site)
- Rebuild a page/section on an existing site
- Reconfigure site navigation/content organization
Did You Know?
We have a Digital Accessibility website for UAB's Web user community to learn how to build and maintain websites in an accessible way. Learn how to stay compliant on your UAB digital tools ahead of the Department of Justice's April 2026 deadline for the new accessibility requirements (ADA Title II).
View UAB's Digital Accessibilty SiteOpens an external link.
Joomla vs. WordPress
We currently offer two main content management systems for UAB websites — Joomla and WordPress. Learn which one will work best for your needs.
| Purpose | Joomla Learn More: Joomla | WordPress Learn More: Wordpress |
|---|---|---|
| For official schools, colleges, departments, and admin units | Yes | No |
| For faculty research, labs, and grants | No | Yes |
| For centers* | Yes | Yes |
| Ideal for blog capabilities | No | Yes |
| uab.edu/_________ | Yes | No |
| sites.uab.edu/__________ | No | Yes |
| UAB-provided support | Yes | No |
| CampusPress support | Yes | |
| UAB-provided training | Yes | |
| Fee-for-Service options | Yes | Yes |
| Web Governance (Acquia Optimize) | Yes | No |
| Conference website** | No | No |
| Event listings*** | No | No |
* Centers must be board-approved (see the Provost’s Centers website opens a new website and UAB Research’s Centers site opens a new website); for all other centers, email
** Blackthorn.io - Email
*** Campus Calendar
Web Build Requirements and Resources
Use these resources when designing and planning for your new UAB website.
Dragon Scale Design System Web Branding Guidelines Research Website Branding Guidelines Digital Accessibility Website Opens an external link.
Related Digital Tools
Web Domains & Shortened URLs
Do you have a UAB website but need to purchase a separate domain? Or are you looking to generate a link shortener to use for marketing materials?