Why choose Stanford Web Services?
What sets us apart
Stanford Web Services is driven by a commitment to quality, compliance, and our clients. From policy to platform to long-term support, we help teams succeed whether by delivering the work directly or simply advising on the path ahead.
University standards compliance
Committed to meeting security, accessibility, privacy, and Stanford brand guidelines.
Robust solutions
Scalable delivery designed for performance, maintainability, and long-term resilience.
Easy-to-use platforms
Tools that balance simple editing experiences with standards your site needs behind the scenes.
Outstanding customer support
We bring a spirit of collaboration to every project and stay involved after launch, offering guidance, continuous improvement, and help when you need it.
Continuous support
We stay involved after launch with platform stewardship, guidance, and ongoing iteration.
Award-winning work
Thoughtful, high-performing experiences are shaped around university needs, audiences, and your vision.
In their own words
“SWS is creative, driven, thorough, and genuinely lovely to work with. They understand and embody the Stanford standards, from brand to accessibility, so you know your project is going to hit all the marks. We have built several high-stakes projects with SWS and have always been happy with the results.”
Alexis TrivisonnoDirector, Digital Strategy, Office of Development - Digital Strategy and Services “Technology grows in complexity year after year. With SWS on my team, I know I’ll be able to keep up with that complexity, to meet the goals set out to me by my leadership, and to ensure risk to the university is being managed. I work with SWS because they genuinely care about Stanford’s success, day in and day out.”
Linnea WilliamsDirector, Communications Technology, University Communications “Working with SWS is a dream. They listen, share their knowledge and insights generously, and deliver work that is beautiful and functional.”
Rebecca McClellanAssociate Director, Research Programs and Communications, Sarafan ChEM-H
Technical and UX consulting
Expertise you can leverage
Our team is invested in your success and here to help you plan what’s next.
User research
Understand your users, shape your content, and lay the groundwork for AI readiness — our UX researchers can support every step with thoughtful, designed-to-fit user research practice.
Digital strategy
Find the right path forward — and the plan to get there. Our digital strategists help Stanford teams evaluate platforms, build long-term roadmaps, and make the budget case to move projects from idea to approval.
Technical consulting
Expert advice grounded in a deep understanding of Stanford’s technical landscape. Our tech leads help teams navigate complexity, meet compliance requirements, and make the right technical decisions for their projects.
Your partners
The advantage of an in-house partner
Stanford is our home, too.
Stanford Web Services is not an outside vendor you have to bring up to speed — we’re already part of Stanford and know the policies, the people, and the projects happening around campus. We connect you with the right resources from day one and stay invested in your success from concept to launch and beyond.