Welcome to the User Guide!
This guide provides information, instructions, and additional knowledge about the Stanford Sites platform. Use this guide to learn about how to request and manage a Stanford Site, how to build and design content, launch your website, and more.
Get Started with a Stanford Site
Depending on your needs, we have different ways for you to get started with Stanford Sites. Learn about our service options and tools within Stanford Sites to help you request and manage your website.
Get Acquainted with Stanford Sites
Whether you're a Drupal veteran or new to site building, take time to get familiar with Stanford Sites. Walkthrough the terminology we use, common site building tasks, and other resources for working with Stanford Sites.
Essentials of Building and Designing
Stanford Sites combines the advantages of Drupal with a streamlined and simplified user experience provided by Stanford Web Services. We hope it will allow you to build and design your website quickly, with little to no training required.
Basic Page
Basic Pages are where you will add the majority of your site's content. Learn how to create a basic content page.
Add content in Basic Page
Learn how you can add and lay out your content using different Paragraph tools.
Site Organization & Menus
Learn how to manage the navigation, menu structure, logo options, global alerts, and more.
Text Area Paragraph
Learn about one of the most flexible tools you have with Text Area Paragraph. It provides a variety of typography, image and link styles for your content.
Analytics Tools
Stanford Sites provides support for many third-party marketing and analytics tools, including social media sharing, Google Analytics and more.
Create content
Paragraphs are the tools to help you create content on your website! Create, organize and order your content in multiple ways.
Image Gallery
Organize and display galleries of photos throughout your site. Up to 30 images can be displayed with the Image Gallery.
Essentials for a Successful Launch
Launching a website is exciting... and at times, stressful. You can make sure your site is launch-ready by reviewing our checklist and logistics that will support a successful launch.
Have Feedback?
Please share your experience and thoughts on Stanford Sites.
Submit a feedback formFound a bug?
Report a bug you've encountered on Stanford Sites.
Submit a bug reportCan't find something?
Tell us what you're looking for or how the user guide can better support you.
Request more content
Need "Hands-On" Support?
Stanford Web Services can provide additional support and consultation. If you have questions about moving an existing site or adopting our Stanford Sites Drupal Platform, you can book an appointment for office hours or submit a consultation request.
Drupal resources at Stanford
Stanford has a very active and engaged Drupal community, and many centrally offered and community created resources that might help you.
More website services
Stanford Web Services offers a variety of ways to partner with you — if you’re hoping for more assistance with building your website, visual design, customizations, sitemap building, and more.