If you need a WordPress website for your CAES or UGA Extension program, lab, blog, or outreach project, this article walks you through how to request and get started with support from the Office of Information Technology (OIT).
What OIT provides
OIT uses the WordPress website creation tool to provide site templates for use by CAES and UGA Extension faculty and staff, ensuring consistency and professionalism for our websites.
- We maintain the WordPress content management software, including all software updates and version upgrades.
- We create and provide CAES- and Extension-branded website themes, which have robust search, social sharing buttons, author biography pages, and more.
- We help with initial website set up, including site migration, if needed.
- We create user accounts and permissions for you and any collaborators.
- We provide handbooks, tutorials, and training.
What you’re responsible for
Web content managers are responsible for maintaining accurate, accessible, and up-to-date content on their WordPress sites in compliance with CAES, UGA, and federal requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Serving as the primary contact for site-related updates and questions
- Creating, updating, and reviewing web content
- Ensuring all content meets digital accessibility standards
- Completing required WordPress and accessibility training
- Posting and maintaining accessible documents and files
- Following CAES and UGA web, branding, and security policies
Read and bookmark the Content Management Handbook for more details.
How to request your site
Step-by-step instructions to request a new website via the CAES OIT Web Team Work Requests form.
To submit your request:
- Enter your name, email, and associated office/unit/department name
- Select Project Request
- Choose New website/blog under project type
- Answer all questions
- Indicate if your work has a deadline and provide that date
- Next, attach any files you think will assist with the project work (Word docs, images, screenshots, etc.)
- Finally, click the Submit button
Training and resources
All WordPress content managers must complete the Web Accessibility and WordPress 101 courses before publishing content to ensure your site meets WCAG and institutional standards. Sign up to get started.
Self-Paced Web Accessibility Course
This self-paced course is required for all new and existing CAES and UGA Extension website content managers. Web accessibility is a fundamental principle of fair access and equal opportunity.
WordPress 101 Course
During this required self-paced course, you will learn everything you need to know about requesting and setting up new websites, as well as how to edit your new or existing WordPress site.
Bookmark our handbooks for a valuable list of resources and best practices.
We also offer other training opportunities and have many WordPress posts on how to modify your website and manage its content.
Need help?
If you have any support issues or questions about your CAES or Extension WordPress site, contact the CAES Web Team at caesweb@uga.edu. We are here to help you!
Online Resource Management Policy
The Office of Information Technology adheres to the University of Georgia’s Online Resource Management Policy as outlined within the CAES Web Publishing Policy for all official CAES and UGA Extension websites.
