Adobe Express is a free website creation tool that is available to UMSL students through their Adobe accounts. It can also be used to create flyers and other visual content, similar to Canva.
ArcGIS StoryMaps allows you to create engaging and interactive online exhibits including text, media, and maps. Access to this tool is available to UMSL students via ArcGIS Pro Online. An in-depth practice guide available through ESRI helps users to get acquainted with the software and learn by doing.
In addition to its many other uses, Canva can be used to create simple websites that can be published directly from the Canva app or embedded in other platforms.
Elfsight is a tool for adding widgets to websites. It is a paid service but offers the creation of one widget for free. No coding experience is required. It can work with a number of platforms including Google Sites (see video) and Canva sites (click here).
Google Sites creates simple sites and offers an easy connection with other Google applications. In addition to the tutorial on the right, a more in-depth tutorial can be found here, and a tutorial on embedding Canva templates can be found here.
Medium is a tool specifically for making a blogging website. While other website tools (like WordPress for example) have the capability to create both a standard site and an online blog, Medium is a great choice if you are looking only to create a blog.
Omeka Classic is a web publishing platform for sharing digital collections and creating media-rich online exhibits. The Classic version is geared toward individual projects and educators. Another version, Omeka S, is geared toward larger institutions.
Omeka S is an online publishing tool for sharing cultural heritage collections on a digital platform. Users can create collections of items to exhibit to the public.
Scalar is a tool for creating a webpage that is like an online book. An easy to follow workshop is available through their website. Click here for example projects using Scalar.
Weebly offers customizable designs and useful tools for making a site to suit your unique needs. It also has the ability to serve as a a platform for an online store.
Similar to Weebly, Wix can be used for making standard websites or sites that serve as online stores. It is most ideal for creating sites for businesses.
WordPress is used for websites (like the one you’re on now!) and for blogging. It offers different aesthetic themes and helpful layout tools for customizing your site.
