The Dean’s Office is here to help make your lab’s online presence seamless, secure, and aligned with UC Davis branding. We offer comprehensive services to transition your existing lab website—whether it’s on WordPress, Squarespace, or another platform—into SiteFarm, the official UC Davis campus web platform.
By migrating to SiteFarm, you’ll ensure your website remains secure, accessible, and aligned with modern web standards while retaining complete control over ongoing updates.
What We Offer
Full-Service Website Migration
- Platform transition: We’ll move your site to SiteFarm, ensuring a smooth transition.
- Initial site audit: Our team will evaluate your current website and provide recommendations for reorganizing content where appropriate.
- Content reorganization and design: We will collaborate with you through initial iterations of your new site for an optimized layout and design.
- Access setup: We’ll provide access to your SiteFarm site for you and your lab members.
Post-Migration Support
- URL redirects: We’ll handle taking down your old site and set up redirects so no bookmarks or links are lost.
- Ongoing troubleshooting: Though you will be able to maintain your site yourself, we are available to answer questions and resolve any issues once you begin using your new site.
Custom Lab Logos
- Faculty using SiteFarm can request an official lab logo that is in line with UC Davis branding. These logos can also be used in presentations, publications, and other lab materials.
Why SiteFarm?
Moving your lab website to SiteFarm offers a host of benefits:
- Security and accessibility: Stay up-to-date with the latest web safety, security, and accessibility standards.
- Consistent branding: Align with UC Davis’s professional look and feel while maintaining your lab’s unique identity.
- Reliable access: Avoid getting locked out of your site—SiteFarm ensures continuity regardless of staff or student turnover.
- User-friendly management: Easily update and maintain your site once it’s live, with tools designed for simplicity and flexibility.
What You Manage
While we handle the heavy lifting during migration, your lab retains ownership of the website’s ongoing maintenance, including regular updates and content posting. This ensures your site remains dynamic and reflective of your lab’s achievements.
Get Started Today
Ready to enhance your lab’s online presence? Email cbswebedits@ucdavis.edu to begin your transition to SiteFarm and elevate your website’s functionality, security, and style.
Together, we’ll create a site that reflects the excellence of your lab and its research while ensuring it meets the highest standards of safety, accessibility, and usability.