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What is Site Builder?
Site Builder FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Site Builder.
Overview
Site Builder is a set of tools and templates used within Indiana University's Web Content Management System (WCMS).
The WCMS is IU's enterprise platform for creating and managing websites. Within this system, Site Builder provides structured page types and pre-designed components that allow units to create web pages using a forms-based interface.
If you've used the WCMS or the IU Web Framework before, many aspects of Site Builder will feel familiar. It builds on the same underlying system, while providing a more structured, streamlined way to create content.
Key services explained
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WCMS (Web Content Management System)The system where you log in to create, edit, and publish your site
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Site BuilderThe page types and content components you use within the WCMS to build pages
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RivetThe design system behind the scenes that controls how your site looks
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SiteKubeThe hosting service that makes your site available on the web
How it works
- You access your site through the WCMS
- You create and manage content using Site Builder page types and components
- Your site uses Rivet code and styles
- When published, your site is made available on the web through SiteKube
Do
- Use for informational websites, such as department, program, or service sites
- Use for marketing and recruitment content
- Use for content that will be maintained long term
Don't
- Use for custom web applications or tools that require complex functionality
- Use for highly customized design or behavior outside established patterns
- Use for content that isn't meant to be maintained over time