Starter Kits
Managed open-source sites, ready to launch.
Bring your own WordPress or Drupal site, create a new one from scratch, or start with a pre-built kit. Every option includes managed hosting, accessibility checking, and automatic updates.
Your site, your platform, our infrastructure.
Already have a WordPress or Drupal site? Bring it. Starting fresh? Pick a pre-built kit and launch in minutes. Either way, you get managed hosting, built-in accessibility checking, AI authoring tools, and a prebuilt component library.
13 starter kits across two platforms give departments, colleges, and agencies a head start — without sacrificing governance or compliance.
13
Starter kits available
2
Platforms: WordPress & Drupal
WCAG AA
Accessibility from day one
5 min
Average launch time
WordPress
WordPress Starter Kits
Five purpose-built WordPress kits powered by Kadence, The Events Calendar, and the full Accorbis component library.
Full Feature WordPress
The complete platform — news, events, directory, Kadence editor, and full content management in one deployment.
News Center WordPress
Standalone news publishing optimized for high-traffic institutional communications and multimedia storytelling.
Directory WordPress
Faculty and staff directory with filterable views, profile pages, and department-level management.
Alumni WordPress
Alumni engagement, community building, event promotion, and donor cultivation for advancement offices.
Event Management WordPress
Event scheduling, registration, engagement tracking, and calendar integration from small seminars to large conferences.
Drupal
Drupal Starter Kits
Nine Drupal kits — including a streamlined “Basic” entry-level option — built on Layout Builder with enterprise-grade content workflows.
Basic Drupal
Streamlined Olivero-based starter for quick launches. Minimal complexity, maximum polish.
Full Feature Drupal
Complete platform with all content types, views, taxonomies, and integrations for complex institutional needs.
Web Portal Drupal
Portal and intranet solution with role-based dashboards, personalized content, and secure internal communications.
Alumni Drupal
Alumni community and engagement with class directories, event promotion, and giving integration.
Department Drupal
Departmental sites with brand consistency, faculty profiles, and centralized governance.
City Drupal
Municipal government platform for resident services, public transparency, and civic engagement.
News Center Drupal
Standalone news publishing with editorial workflows, multimedia content, and syndication channels.
Event Management Drupal
Event management and scheduling with registration, engagement tracking, and analytics.
Directory Drupal
Employee and contact directory with Views-powered filtering and organizational structure.
Every kit includes
- Drag-and-drop visual editor
- Fully responsive design
- WCAG AA accessible
- AI authoring tools
- Managed hosting
- Automatic updates
- Prebuilt component library
- User permissions & roles
- Mega menu & navigation
- Breadcrumbs & sidebars
- Footer management
- Built-in accessibility checker
Don’t see what you need?
We build custom starter kits for institutions with unique requirements. Bring your wireframes, your content model, or just your goals — we’ll handle the rest.
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