Do you want to create a new website on umaryland.edu? The first step to a successful website is having a plan for your website. This ensures that your website sends the right message and reaches the right audiences. If you need help planning or building your website, you can always reach out to communicationsweb@umaryland.edu.
Plan Your Website
2025 Web Redesign Transition
New website templates are being introduced for 2025. Not all information in the UMB Website Manual has been updated yet, and may still refer to the pre-2025 templates.
Identify Your Audience
Knowing who your audience is will help shape the design, tone, and content of your website.
Find Your AudienceSetting Goals For Your Website
Defining your goals ensures your website supports both your office’s needs and your users’ expectations.
Set Your GoalsCreating Your Website Structure
Once you’ve defined your audience and goals, the next step is to organize your content in a way that’s easy to navigate, search-friendly, and meaningful to your users.
Create Your Website's StructureContact
Communications and Public Affairs Web Team
Communications and Public Affairs
220 Arch St.
13th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201