What is SiteWorks?
u3a SiteWorks offers a website presence solution for u3as, Networks and Regions. SiteWorks is based WordPress, an industry standard platform for websites. It adds to WordPress by providing:
- A u3a branded look and feel basically like this website
- There are features to manage Interest Groups, Events and venues
- A managed supported service by a team of Trust volunteers that include site setup help from a supporter and a Help Desk.
To see examples of SiteWorks sites, including those local to you, look at https://oversights.u3asite.uk (opens in new tab). Look for sites with “u3asite.uk” in their URL.
Introduction Video
This 24 minute introduction is a little dated in that it references SiteBuilder, the Trust’s website offering before SiteWorks.
It explains what a SiteWorks WordPress site looks like and demonstrates how to edit it.
Use the central red button to play. Once playing, it can be viewed full screen using the icon at the lower right. To exit full screen use the icon again or press Escape.
To stop, press the Pause icon.
Use the slider to scroll through the talk.
Volume and subtitle setting are at the top.
Of historical interest
This video focuses on the 2024 migration from SiteBuilder but has historic interest.
In February 2024 Nick Talbott and Frances Kilburn hosted a Facebook u3a: Let’s Talk Tech meeting.
Key sections:
- 03:30 Project introduction and progress
- 07:30 Tour of sites and their SiteWorks features
- 15:30 Joining the programme and migration form SiteBuilder
- 28:50 Plugins
- 31:50 Future plans
- 35:40 Pioneer and Web Manager perspective (Frances)
- 51:30 Tips for Web Managers