Digital Standards & Web Governance

Best practices, policies, and procedures for UNA's digital presence

Page Structure: Primary, Secondary, & Tertiary Pages

UNA's website is organized using a standard three-tiered page structure—Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Pages—to support clear hierarchy, intuitive navigation, and a cohesive, user-centered experience. Each tier serves a distinct purpose, guiding users from broad exploration to detailed information and task completion.

1. Primary Pages - Marketing Oriented

Purpose

High-visibility recruitment pages designed to attract prospective students, answer essential questions, and guide users through major decision points that support enrollment and brand visibility.

Primary Audiences

Examples

Homepage, Admissions pages, Find a Program, Academic Program Pages, Cost & Aid, Visit

Content Style

Marketing-oriented and student-centered—persuasive, outcomes-focused, written in clear plain language, supported by consistent templates, and strengthened by strong calls to action.

2. Secondary Pages - Student Supportive

Purpose

Provide supporting context, resources, and information that help users understand UNA's academic offerings, organizational structure, and student services. These pages guide users to deeper details and connect them to related programs, offices, and next steps.

Primary Audiences

Examples

College landing pages, department pages, centers and institutes, student support unit pages (e.g., Student Success Center)

Content Style

Clear, scannable, and informational—concise text, strong section headings, bulleted lists, and prominent calls to action (e.g., "Schedule an Appointment," "Explore Programs").

3. Tertiary Pages - Students and Employees

Purpose

Deliver operational, administrative, or compliance-related information that supports essential university processes. These pages help users complete tasks, understand requirements, and access accurate institutional details.

Primary Audiences

Examples

Human Resources, President's Office, Registrar, policies and procedures, forms and deadlines, compliance content, operational units such as Procurement and Facilities.

Content Style

Short, factual, and directive—plain language, task-based instructions, step-by-step formatting, and clearly labeled sections. Content prioritizes accuracy, clarity, and ease of completion, without marketing language.