Philadelphia Website Design + Development for Schools and Education

Accessibility for all students and parents, visibility so the website is easy to find, and currency so the website contains only updated, accurate school and community information are key aspects of website design for schools and education.

Websites for schools and education should be accessible and navigable for everyone, students, parents, and teachers alike. The navigation bar should be neatly organized so parents can find the information they need, whether that is a teacher’s email address or the date of an upcoming school or community event.

Think about how the website functions on smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, since that is how most online visitors access websites today.

In addition to being visible to parents and students already enrolled at a school, the website must also be visible to those considering enrollment. We can boost visibility with a combination of tried-and-true and creative SEO tactics, increasing monthly visitors and calls to action.

School and educational websites should be kept as up-to-date as possible at all times. Homepage information should be up to date and relevant to the current time; staff directories should list all current teachers and administrators; and only recent photos of the school, classrooms, students, and teachers should be used to accurately portray the school.

Educational websites should be well organized, easy for students and parents to navigate, and kept up to date with current event information. They should be visible to students and parents in the area, which we can help ensure.

Simple navigation is a key aspect of website design for schools and education, as is limiting access to only content, such as the school schedule and upcoming events, with a valid parent, student, or teacher login. The mobile version is just as important, if not more so, than the desktop version, since most students and parents use mobile devices for online searches.

School websites need certain pages, and we can include them all when designing and developing your site. See our Process

School websites need a homepage with clear navigation, recent news or announcements, and quick access to the most frequently visited pages on the site. Homepages should be eye-catching, readable, and represent schools.

School websites should also include staff directories, complete with high-quality photos and contact information, to build trust and facilitate communication between students’ parents. The staff directory page should be updated and accurate.

Many school websites have curriculum information, as well as details about academic programs, standardized testing, learning outcomes, and the teaching methods used at the school. Provide information about academic clubs, academic achievements, and extracurricular activities to show what it is like to be a student at that particular school.

From concerts to sporting events, schools of all levels have countless events throughout the school year. Adding a “Calendar” page with event information helps keep students and parents prepared for upcoming spirit days, scheduled days off, and other notable dates, and it’s always a good idea. This page must stay up to date to be effective.

Schools’ websites should prominently feature enrollment information and clear calls to action that allow parents to begin the enrollment process. If there are relevant admission requirements, tuition, or financial aid information, make sure it’s mentioned along with enrollment information.