WakeSites is just one of the tools available to the Wake Forest community to build dynamic websites. Google Sites and Adobe Spark Page enable our users to create websites with simple drag-and-drop functionality. Check out this Comparison Table to determine which tool is right for your website presence.
Accessibility
Endeavor to reach the widest possible audience with digital content and websites that are accessible to people with a diverse range of hearing, movement, sight, and cognitive abilities.
Resources are available to assist you in learning more about accessibility and how to develop and create content that supports a broader spectrum of users.
Learn more about Technology Accessibility at accessibility.wfu.edu.
| Feature | Adobe Spark Page | Google Sites | WakeSites (WordPress) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | Simple | Simple to Intermediate | Intermediate to Advanced |
| What you can do | One scrolling page | Site with multiple pages and menu options | Endless possibilities! |
| Audience | Public | Public, or limit access to individuals or WFU Google Groups | Public |
| Drag & Drop Functionality | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Collaborative Editing | Yes, limited to one user at a time | Yes, multiple users can edit at once | Yes, limited to one user at a time |
| Updates & Maintenance | No | No | Yes, plugins and themes must be updated |
| Account Needed | WFU Adobe Account Required | Included with WFU Google Account | WakeSites account + WordPress site |
| Accessibility – Alt Text | Does NOT support alt text. Use captions instead. | Supports alt text | Supports alt text |
| Site Migration | None available | Transfer ownership to personal or WFU Google Account | Transfer ownership to Reclaim Hosting (user pays hosting costs) |
| Custom Domain Support | No | Yes | Yes |
| SEO | None | Limited | Advanced with plugins |
| Analytics | Simple | Detailed with Google Analytics | Detailed with Analytics plugin |
| Mobile-friendly | Yes | Yes | Yes, with mobile-ready theme |
| Media Storage & Access | No | No | Yes |
| Google Integration | No | Yes, integrates with Calendar, Drive, Forms, etc. | Yes, with plugins |
| Custom Development | No | No | Yes |
| Embed HTML | No | Yes | Yes |
| Personal (Non-Academic) Use | Yes | No | No |
| E-commerce | No | No | No |
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