WFU Web Hosting Options
| Feature | Adobe Spark Page | Google Sites | WakeSites (WordPress) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of Use | Simple | Simple to Intermediate | Intermediate to Advanced |
| What you can do | One scrolling page | Site with multiple pages and menu options | Endless possibilities! |
| Audience | Public | Public, or limit access to individuals or WFU Google Groups | Public |
| Drag & Drop Functionality | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Collaborative Editing | Yes, limited to one user at a time | Yes, multiple users can edit at once | Yes, limited to one user at a time |
| Updates & Maintenance | No | No | Yes, plugins and themes must be updated |
| Account Needed | WFU Adobe Account Required | Included with WFU Google Account | WakeSites account + WordPress site |
| Accessibility – Alt Text | Does NOT support alt text. Use captions instead. | Supports alt text | Supports alt text |
| Site Migration | None available | Transfer ownership to personal or WFU Google Account | Transfer ownership to Reclaim Hosting (user pays hosting costs) |
| Custom Domain Support | No | Yes | Yes |
| SEO | None | Limited | Advanced with plugins |
| Analytics | Simple | Detailed with Google Analytics | Detailed with Analytics plugin |
| Mobile-friendly | Yes | Yes | Yes, with mobile-ready theme |
| Media Storage & Access | No | No | Yes |
| Google Integration | No | Yes, integrates with Calendar, Drive, Forms, etc. | Yes, with plugins |
| Custom Development | No | No | Yes |
| Embed HTML | No | Yes | Yes |
| Personal (Non-Academic) Use | Yes | No | No |
| E-commerce | No | No | No |