Starting a New Website

If you are considering a new website for a research group, project, program or other university work:

• Start with Get on the Web to review NC State website options.
• Contact the CNR Communications Office before creating a new CNR website. We can help determine the best home for your content.
• Contact CNR IT for technical questions, advanced research projects and website setup.

University Requirements and Resources

NC State websites must follow university requirements for accessibility, branding and web publishing.

• Digital Accessibility — Accessibility requirements and resources.
• Website Accessibility — Guidance for accessible web content.
• Get on the Web — Website platforms, hosting and other options.
• NC State Brand — University brand standards.

Faculty Websites

• CNR provides WordPress websites for faculty using the NC State theme.
• Contact CNR IT for setup and available options.
• Review Get on the Web for other NC State-supported website options.

Research and Project Websites

• Contact the CNR Communications Office before creating a separate research or project website.
• We can help determine whether you need a new site or whether the content can be added to an existing CNR website.
• Review Get on the Web for website platforms, hosting and other options.
• Include any development, hosting or other website costs in grant and project planning.

Student Websites

• Visit Get on the Web for NC State-supported options for personal websites, portfolios, class projects and student organizations.

Web Editor Training and Support

• Already have a website? Visit Web Editor Training and Support for WordPress training, accessibility resources, training videos and editor support.