{"id":14362,"date":"2024-03-15T15:22:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T15:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoolstatus.com\/blog\/3-kinds-of-content-that-improve-school-website-engagement"},"modified":"2024-10-10T20:58:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T20:58:50","slug":"3-kinds-of-content-that-improve-school-website-engagement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolstatus.com\/blog\/3-kinds-of-content-that-improve-school-website-engagement","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Your School Website to Boost Family Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In the past, school websites primarily served as a basic directory, offering little more than contact information and a calendar of events. If you were lucky, the information might even be up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But today, schools have a huge opportunity to use their websites for far more than just the basics. While staff directories and event calendars remain important, a strategic approach to website content can greatly enhance engagement with families, staff, and the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enter the Web Content Rule of Thirds<\/strong><\/a>\u2014a balanced strategy that ensures your school website isn\u2019t just functional but engaging and inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Core Content: Your Website’s Standard Plays<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before diving into the content rule of thirds, it\u2019s crucial that schools get the basics right. These “standard plays” form the foundation of any successful school website<\/a> and should be readily accessible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n