School website integrations with third-party services

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. Vlog school websites are built … Continued

Advice for Changing School Website Provider

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

The advantages of using wordpress for your school website

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

Absolute vs. Relative Hyperlinks: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the different ways to create links on the web is essential for anyone involved in managing a school website. Two concepts you’ll encounter are absolute hyperlinks and relative hyperlinks. While both achieve the goal of hyperlinking one web page to another, they function slightly differently and one method can save you a headache if … Continued

Introducing Our New Vacancies Plugin

We’re thrilled to announce a fantastic new feature for all our realsmart school websites customers: the realsmart Vacancies Plugin! We understand the challenges schools face in attracting and managing applications for open positions, and this plugin is designed to make that process smoother, more efficient, and more effective than ever before. Why a Dedicated Vacancies … Continued

How to create a sitemap on your school website

Why build a sitemap on your school website? Getting your website seen by search engines (like Google) can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. This is where a sitemap comes in – it’s a super important, though often an overlooked part of managing your website. Think of a sitemap not just as … Continued

Our offer, Welcome Back!

As we enter a new academic year we thought it would be best to put together a small blog post that highlights what is new, what we offer and any useful advice that we can offer to make your life a little easier in the world of school digital services! Firstly we hope you are … Continued

Our Top-Notch Website Support for Schools

Maintaining a school website can be a time-consuming task, often leading to hidden costs and technical headaches. We understand these challenges and provide excellent website support tailored to the needs of schools. Here’s why RealSmart stands out: No Hidden Costs One of the most significant concerns for schools is budgeting. realsmart offers transparent pricing with … Continued

Primary School Websites: Essential communication

Why Having a Beautiful Primary School Website is Essential to Communicate Effectively With Parents A well-designed primary school website is essential for building strong relationships between schools and parents. By providing easy access to important information, such as school events, curriculum details, and policies, schools can keep parents informed and involved in their child’s education. … Continued

The Anatomy of a School Website

School websites have evolved from being a simple platform to display contact information to now serve a myriad of purposes. From statutory Ofsted information that must be published in order to ensure your website is compliant, to a key information directory for all your stakeholders. School websites are living and breathing and as such, can … Continued