How do I properly archive and retain old webpages/sites?

There are two simple ways to retain an old webpage/site:

1. Before making the changes, download a copy of the page/site and file it chronologically with any previous changes/updates.
2. If your website is capable of it, enable version control. This will track the different revisions as you update content and enables you to pull up previous versions when needed.

Note: Be sure to also capture any important embedded content or downloadable files that are part of the page.

Please refer to our resource on Saving Webpages for Retention and Holds for more detail.

If your page is the official location of policy, procedure, or program descriptions you can contact the University Archivist, John Bolcer for information on how to transfer these websites to the University Archives for permanent preservation.