Getting Started with Domain of Own’s Own

• First, sign up for your free Domains account
• Next, explore our resources to see what is possible with the wide range of tools available through Domains hosting 
• Then, use our decision tree to help you decide which platform best suits your needs

Feature	WordPress	PressBooks	Omeka	Scalar	Mukurtu
This application is best for..	Getting up and running with a site that can host and feature lots of content	Writing a monograph-like series of pieces and pages connected through hierarchical navigation	Publishing collections with standards-based metadata or creating narratives based on digital collections	Creating narratives based on digital collections or sharing nonlinear narratives	Publishing cultural heritage collections
Does this application support hosting a blog?	Yes	No	No	No	No
What types of media can this application support?	Includes:  Text Images Audio Video	Includes: Text Images Audio Video	Includes: TextImages Audio Video	Includes: Text Images Audio Video Maps (KML)	Includes: Text Images Audio Video
How does this application structure digital content?	Content in context and conversation with each other	Content in context and conversation with each other	Individual items and their options for arrangement and display	Content in context and conversation with each other	Individual items and their options for arrangement and display
What types of projects can be built in this application?	Multimedia Book Portfolio Blog Exhibit	Multimedia Book Exhibit	Portfolio(?) Exhibit	Multimedia Book Exhibit	Portfolio(?) Exhibit
Does this application allow you to enter detailed information (metadata) for media items?	Minimal	Minimal	Yes	Yes	Yes
Can outside media (embedded content) be included in this application?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Does this application have plugins that extend its functionality?	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No

 

• When you are ready, schedule a consultation with the Domains support team during office hours by emailing LIBdomains-admin@o365lists.upenn.edu. 
• If you are a student, take our custom Canvas course to help you navigate the terms and agreements  
• Faculty, staff, and students should also review our Service Agreements (you must send a signed copy to LIBdomains-admin@o365lists.upenn.edu before building a new project)
  
  
• Finally, start building! You will find answers to many of your questions on this site, but you can also contact the support team for help during office hours or at  LIBdomains-admin@o365lists.upenn.edu (note we typically respond within 24 hours between 9am and 5pm Eastern)