Case Study: University of Alabama Refreshes Four Sites with The Nine

University of Alabama refreshes 4 sites in 2026 with The Nine

The University of Alabama needed to refresh four of its distinct websites to feel modern while strictly adhering to its official WordPress framework, which was maintained for brand consistency, accessibility, and long-term maintainability. The challenge for vendor The Nine was to update these sites for a contemporary look and feel without breaking the existing constraints of the university's central communications system.

The Nine successfully migrated, redesigned, and launched all four sites within the required framework. The solution involved implementing new design patterns and visual treatments while ensuring the sites were fully compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards. The Nine achieved a seamless content migration with no loss of data, preserved layout consistency, and delivered a new platform that required no learning curve for the university's editors.

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