UBCMS: Building and Caring for Your Site

Documentation for our university Web teams, to help build and manage your sites using our content management system. If you are new to the UBCMS, check out our self-paced training.

  • Getting Started with a UBCMS Website
    7/3/23
    Find out what is included in a UB Content Management System (UBCMS) website, how to request a site for your department or organization and how to request the creation of specialized individual accounts for you and your Web team.
  • UBCMS Basics
    3/20/23
  • Components Library
    12/18/24
    Detailed instructions and live examples for each UBCMS component.
  • Features Library
    6/3/24
    Enhance your site with these UBCMS features.
  • Shared Content Catalog
    5/22/25
    A collection of authoritative content for use on your websites.
  • Templates Library
    2/5/25
    Building a great site starts with a good foundation. Find the best starting point for your pages.
  • Advanced Topics
    1/10/23
    These features require advanced skill sets and strategic guidance.
  • Site Administration and Stewardship
    2/3/23
    To stay effective, every UBCMS site's owner should regularly review their business strategy and site performance measures, and every page needs an assigned manager, appropriate subject matter experts, an established timetable for regular review, performance measures, and a workflow for any updates.
  • For Developers
    1/21/22
    Support for our UBCMS developers.
  • UBCMS Help Forms
    5/8/25
    Save time by starting your support request online and we'll connect you as quickly as we can to your answer.
  • UB Web Governance and Related Policies
    2/17/17
    Read policies about creating and maintaining websites at UB.