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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.

General Web Support Form Opens an external link.

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.

New Site Request Form Opens an external link.

Website Edit

Use if you have an existing UAB site and need brief content edits or a photo swapped out.

Site Edit Form Opens an external link.

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

Site Build Request FormOpens an external link.

 

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.

PurposeJoomla
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for specific questions or requests.

** Blackthorn.io - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

*** 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?

Domain Name Registration  Friendly URLs & Link Tracking

Feedback/Need Help?

Can't find what you need? Do you have suggestions for items to add to our brand and communications toolkit? Email marketing@uab.edu, and we'll connect you with the right Marketing & Communications team member.

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