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Website Strategy and Services

OUC supports Brown’s web presence through a range of services including web and content strategy guidance, policy consultation, information architecture, site building, accessibility recommendations, and analytics support.

Our services are available for official Brown academic and administrative websites. Costs range from free to fee-based, depending on the project type and scope. We take on new projects based on availability, and advance notice gives us the best chance to schedule your project. If you're interested in working with us on a project, please send an email to web@brown.edu

Our Services

Website Strategy and Planning

As part of our committment to sustain and enhance brown.edu, we offer expertise and services for: 

  • Content audits
  • Content strategy and planning
  • Information architecture
  • Planning new websites or rebuilding existing sites
  • User experience (UX)
  • Website analytics consulting

Content Development

OUC provides writing and visual content development services for official Brown websites. This fee-based service connects you directly with OUC's Marketing team to create strategic, audience-focused web content.

Start a Content Project with the Marketing Team

Site Building

We provide project management and staffing support to help build Drupal Cloud websites. Our site building services:

  • Leverage our understanding of Brown’s web presence.
  • Prioritize UX and Brown’s commitment to user-focused websites.
  • Build on collaboration with campus units begun during web strategy and planning activities.
  • Integrate prior web strategy and planning decisions, implementing content strategy and information architecture.

Web Accessibility Guidance

OUC has expertise in web accessibility and plays a key role in ensuring that users visiting Brown’s website have an equitable experience. If you need guidance with web accessibility for a Brown website, we can provide resources and direction through a consultation. Contact us at web@brown.edu for more information.