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What is Site Builder?

Learn about IU's tool for building websites in the WCMS

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.

Screenshot of page preview in the WCMS — Site Builder is a set of tools and templates for use in the WCMS, IU's enterprise web content management system.

Screenshot of Edit screen in the WCMS — Create and edit content in the WCMS using a forms-based interface. Build pages using a variety of content components—without having to code.

What you can do with Site Builder

Create structured web pages

Use page types such as Index Page, Card Grid Page, and Profile Page to structure information in a way that's easier for visitors to navigate and understand.
Build pages with components

Add content using components like Rich Text, Accordion, and Callout, which provide built-in layout and reduce the need for manual formatting.
Maintain consistency across your site

Apply IU-approved design and accessibility patterns automatically, helping your site stay aligned with university standards.
Keep content up to date

Create, update, and publish content through the WCMS, making it easier to maintain accurate information over time.

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

WCMS (Web Content Management System)

The system where you log in to create, edit, and publish your site
Site Builder

The page types and content components you use within the WCMS to build pages
Rivet

The design system behind the scenes that controls how your site looks
SiteKube

The 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