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)