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Attracting parents to school open evenings, parent-teacher events, and critical campus updates requires clear, immediate website communication. For schools looking to upgrade their digital presence or using realsmart school websites, setting up a website popup is the most effective way to capture attention the moment visitors land on your homepage. In fact, knowing how to … Continued
For schools, a functional, engaging website is essential for communicating with parents, students, and the wider community. But what seems like a simple service agreement with a school website provider can often turn into a financial nightmare due to hidden, unexpected charges. Many schools sign up for what appears to be a reasonable package, only … Continued
Introduction – Our Favorite Website Designs for Schools School websites are often the first impression of all stakeholders, especially prospective parents, has of an institution. Beyond being a statutory information repository, a great school website acts as a vibrant digital presence, reflecting the school’s values, mission, and unique culture. Our favorite website designs for schools … Continued
There are a plethora of third party services out there that can be integrated into your school website with all sorts of useful functionality. The aim of us here at realsmart is to ensure these services can be added into your school website as easily and as quickly as possible. Realsmart school websites are built … Continued
Your school website is your public facing presence that sets the tone for any visitors. It serves as a prospectus for prospective families, a communication hub for current parents, staff and students, and a key compliance tool for regulatory bodies such as Ofsted. This comprehensive guide outlines the critical elements required for designing a school … Continued
Changing your school’s website provider can feel like a daunting task, but with a clear plan and understanding of the key considerations, it can be a smooth and highly rewarding process. A new school website offers a chance to refresh your content, improve user experience, and ensure compliance with the latest DFE regulations. Your school … Continued
In the fast-paced world of school administration, getting information to parents quickly is a top priority. While traditional popups can sometimes feel intrusive, Boxzilla offers a “polite” alternative: the slide-in box. In fact, many find that a popup solution with Boxzilla is much less distracting for parents. Whether you need to announce a PE class … Continued
Schools are under increasing pressure from both phishing campaigns and the growing threat of data leaks. This is happening because attackers are using stolen or leaked credentials, cookies, and tokens to bypass security controls. We have seen an increase in attempted attacks over the past months so here is how to implement pro-active security measures … Continued
A school website is more than just an online brochure with lists of supporting doucments; it’s a vital communication hub for students, parents, staff and the wider community. Choosing the right platform is critical, and we’re here to champion WordPress and how we at realsmart leverage this platform. Why wordpress? WordPress is the world’s most … Continued
As we approach half term we thought it would be an ideal time to highlight the updates our team has produced over the past couple of months. We’ve devloped some fantastic plugins for our school websites along with plenty of improvements to the efficiency our sync services. Website news As well as general updates to … Continued
