Website Design & Digital Marketing for Schools, Colleges & Universities
ADA-compliant websites with role-based CMS, integrated student information systems, online giving platforms, and FERPA-compliant marketing automation. Built for K-12 schools, colleges, universities, and educational institutions.
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Schools and universities face unique digital challenges—from ADA lawsuits to outdated CMS systems. We specialize in solving these problems with compliant, scalable solutions.
ADA Accessibility Lawsuits
Non-compliant websites trigger OCR complaints and ADA lawsuits. Every page must meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, Section 508 requirements, and provide accessible PDFs, videos, and online forms for students with disabilities.
FERPA Privacy Violations
Student data exposure risks fines and sanctions. Marketing automation, CRM systems, and websites must comply with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) student privacy protections and secure data handling requirements.
Low Enrollment & Applications
Generic marketing doesn't attract qualified students. Strategic digital campaigns targeting prospective students, transfer students, graduate programs, and adult learners with personalized messaging increase enrollment applications.
Outdated CMS & No Role Controls
Legacy content management systems lack role-based permissions for departments, faculty, athletics, admissions, and administration. Modern CMS with granular access controls prevents unauthorized content publishing and maintains brand consistency.
Ineffective Fundraising Platforms
Disjointed giving systems frustrate donors. Integrated online donation platforms with campaign management, recurring gifts, employer matching, alumni directories, and donor recognition portals maximize fundraising revenue and engagement.
Poor Mobile Experience
Students expect mobile-first design. Desktop-only websites with broken responsive layouts, slow loading times, and non-mobile-optimized forms lose prospective students to competitors with better mobile experiences.
Educational Website Design & Marketing Services
Comprehensive digital services for K-12 schools, colleges, and universities. From ADA-compliant websites to enrollment marketing and fundraising platforms.
ADA-Compliant Website Design
WCAG 2.2 Level AA and Section 508 compliant web design. Accessible navigation, alt text for images, keyboard navigation, screen reader optimization, accessible PDFs, captions for videos, color contrast compliance, and regular accessibility audits.
Role-Based CMS Implementation
Content management systems with granular role permissions: department editors, faculty contributors, athletics staff, admissions content managers, alumni relations, IT administrators. WordPress, Drupal, or proprietary educational CMS with workflow approval systems.
Faculty & Staff Directory Systems
Searchable staff directories with photos, contact information, office hours, department affiliations, academic credentials, course listings, research interests, and bio pages. Automated updates from HR systems like Workday, PeopleSoft, or Ellucian Banner.
Online Fundraising Platforms
Integrated giving solutions: one-time donations, recurring gifts, tribute giving, employer matching, pledge tracking, donor recognition walls, capital campaign pages, crowdfunding projects, and alumni fundraising dashboards powered by Blackbaud, GiveCampus, or custom platforms.
Student Recruitment Marketing
Enrollment marketing campaigns: Google Ads for prospective students, Facebook/Instagram advertising targeting high school seniors, email nurture sequences for inquiries, virtual tour landing pages, program showcase videos, and application funnel optimization.
SIS & LMS Integration
Student Information System integration with Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, Schoology, PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions. Single sign-on (SSO), course catalogs, academic calendars, and student portal connectivity.
Educational SEO Services
Local SEO for schools, program-specific keyword optimization ([college] nursing program, [university] MBA, best [city] private school), academic content marketing, scholarship page optimization, and Google Business Profile management for campus locations.
FERPA-Compliant Email Marketing
Secure email automation for prospective students, accepted students, current students, parents, faculty, staff, and alumni. Segmented campaigns, event invitations, newsletter distribution, emergency notifications, and enrollment drip sequences with FERPA-compliant data handling.
Event Management & Registration
Campus event systems: open house registration, admitted student days, alumni reunions, fundraising galas, athletic events, academic conferences, continuing education workshops, webinar hosting, and virtual event platforms with Cvent, Eventbrite, or custom solutions.
WCAG 2.2 & Section 508 Accessibility Standards
Educational institutions face increasing ADA lawsuits and OCR complaints. We ensure every website element meets or exceeds accessibility requirements.
Technical Accessibility Implementation
- WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliance across all pages and documents
- Section 508 standards for federal funding compliance
- Keyboard navigation and focus indicators
- Screen reader optimization (JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver)
- Accessible forms with proper labels and error messages
- Color contrast ratios meeting 4.5:1 minimum standards
- Captions and transcripts for all video/audio content
- Accessible PDF remediation for syllabi and documents
Ongoing Compliance & Monitoring
- Quarterly accessibility audits using WAVE, Axe, and manual testing
- OCR (Office for Civil Rights) complaint response support
- Staff training on creating accessible content
- Accessibility statement and accommodation request forms
- Assistive technology testing across devices
- Third-party accessibility certification (Bureau of Internet Accessibility)
- Remediation of legacy content and historical documents
- ADA coordinator consultation and policy development
Educational Technology Platform Integration
Seamless integration with your existing SIS, LMS, CRM, fundraising, and communication platforms. We connect your website to the tools your institution already uses.
Student Information Systems (SIS)
PowerSchool
K-12 SIS integration
Infinite Campus
Student data sync
Ellucian Banner
Higher ed ERP system
PeopleSoft Campus
Oracle student system
Workday Student
Cloud SIS platform
Skyward
School management
Jenzabar
Private college SIS
Blackbaud Education
Independent school mgmt
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Canvas LMS
Course integration
Blackboard Learn
LMS connectivity
Moodle
Open source LMS
Schoology
K-12 LMS platform
Google Classroom
G Suite integration
D2L Brightspace
Learning platform
Edmodo
Educational network
Sakai
Collaboration tools
Admissions & Enrollment CRMs
Slate (Technolutions)
Admissions CRM
Salesforce Education
Student recruitment
TargetX
Higher ed CRM
Element451
AI-powered CRM
Fundraising & Advancement Platforms
Blackbaud Raiser's Edge
Donor management
GiveCampus
Online giving platform
Ellucian Advance
Advancement CRM
Kindful
Nonprofit fundraising
DonorPerfect
Donor database
Givebutter
Crowdfunding platform
Classy
Online fundraising
CauseVox
Peer-to-peer giving
Additional Integrations: SchoolMessenger (emergency notifications), ParentSquare (parent communication), Finalsite (school CMS), Veracross (independent schools), Gradelink (K-12), Populi (small colleges), OpenEduCat (open source), Campus Management, and custom API integrations.
Transform Your School's Digital Presence
From ADA-compliant websites to integrated fundraising platforms—we handle the technology so you can focus on education. Request a free accessibility audit and digital strategy consultation.
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