Webspark is the ASU enterprise's Drupal-based content management system distribution supported by Enterprise Technology. Webspark offers turn-key, easy-to-use, web standards compliant, website building compatible with Arizona State University Rational Information Technology Environment (ASURITE) authentication. Features include slideshows, accordions, carousels, Integrated Search and Web Directory , ASU News, ASU Events and more.
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Webspark (Drupal CMS)
Webspark 2, available through Acquia Site Factory
Webspark 2 utilizes the new Drupal 10 framework, web standards, accessibility and enhanced user experience for all of ASU’s diverse audiences. Webspark 2 leverages advances in website development at ASU by using the Unity Design System.
We recommend that everyone considering the creation or spin-up of a new website, or migrating an old website from Drupal 9 to Drupal 10, use Webspark 2 via Site Factory available via ASU’s account at Acquia.
For added guidance regarding this effort, see asu.edu website tools, training and resources, join the ASU Slack web community for updates or reach out to get help.
How to spin up a free Acquia Site Builder account
Step 1
To build a website in Acquia, you need an Acquia Site Builder Membership. If you don’t have an Acquia Site Builder Membership, use the Request Acquia Site Builder Membership link below to complete the webform to request an account. Once your account has been provisioned, continue to step 2.
Request Acquia Site Builder Membership
Note: You have to be a current Arizona State University faculty or staff member to request membership. If you are a student or a vendor needing access, provide additional information in the field provided within the form.
Step 2
Once you have been granted Site Builder permissions, visit Acquia Site Factory Management Console. On the welcome page, click Log In With SAML and use your [email protected] email address to log in to Acquia Site Factory.
Step 3
You will be taken to the Acquia Site Factory dashboard. Select Sites to navigate to your Sites and Groups.
Step 4
Select the All My Groups dropdown to view all of the Groups that you belong to.
Step 5
You’ll see all the Groups you belong to and the Sites that are associated with each Group. Use the down arrow to see all the Groups that you are associated with. Click on the Group name above the list of sites in the Group that you want to create the new Site in.
If a site is not showing, it is likely contained within a Group that you need to be added to. If you have any Acquia Group related concerns, fill out the Acquia Group-related concerns form below.
Step 6
Once within a Group you are approved to administer, you should see the option to select Create A New Site in the upper right corner. Next, click that button.
Step 7
On the next page, type in a working name for your new Acquia site that will help identify it. Something short and relevant is best. Use all lower case with no punctuation. If the working name is available, you will receive a green check mark.
Step 8
Next select the Stack you would like the site added to and click on Create Site. Almost ALL sites will want to select Stack 1, which will provide the latest Webspark 2 Drupal experience.
Note: You will need Site Builder permissions and membership in at least one group to perform this action. If you have questions regarding which Stack to select, please reach out to us for support.
Reach out for general assistance
Step 9
It may take a few minutes to spin up a site.
Once you see the Site Creation Complete screen below, click the Acquia Site Factory Icon in the upper left corner to go back to the Acquia Site Factory dashboard.
Do not click on the “Go To Site” button provided as it currently is not bringing you to your site. We are working with Acquia to get it fixed.
Step 10
You’ll be taken back to your Acquia Site Factory Dashboard again. Select the All My Groups dropdown again to navigate to the Group that you added your new site to. Find your new site and click the Visit button. It may take a few minutes for your new site to appear.
Step 11
Next, if you are not already logged in in the upper right corner, instead of seeing your name, you will see Sign In. Click Sign In to login using your ASURITE.
For the Initial Configuration for your site, fill in the Basic Site Information. Fill in the Site name of the site to replace the Acquia site name in the header. Fill in an email address that you want associated with your site. Review that the Time Zone and Language are correct. Select Next.
Step 12
Base URL can be added later, but if you already have an approved subdomain, add it to the Base URL and select Next.
Step 13
Parent unit information is applicable if you are a sub unit and have a parent unit for your department or school. You may enter it and click Next.
Step 14
Check Google Analytics box if you want to connect any external Google Analytics accounts you might have and click Next.
Step 15
Acquia Purger and ASU Governance defaults is informative about the defaults and how it is set up. Click the Submit button.
Step 16
Once your site is initialized, you will be brought to the Welcome to your new Webspark Site page. If governance was set up properly, when logged in, you will see ASU Themes and ASU Modules at the top of your screen.
If you need assistance, please reach out to Enterprise Technology for support.
Congratulations! You are now ready to add content to your site.
Visit the Enterprise Technology Web Services Video Tutorials page, where you can find a video tutorial for spinning up a new site on Acquia, additional Acquia Site Factory Dashboards support and training to add content to your site.
Visit Enterprise Technology Web Services ASU Site Builders Acquia FAQs page, where you can find information about Acquia Hosting, adding a new user to your Acquia group, and more.
If you want to access the Webspark 2 / Drupal 10 upstream via GitHub repositories, visit the GitHub ASU Web Platforms Webspark Mirror page.
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