BuffsCreate: Own Your Digital Identity
In today鈥檚 world, we live鈥攁nd learn鈥攐nline. But most digital platforms are controlled by corporations, limiting how we represent ourselves and share our work. changes that.
Built on the 鈥淒omain of One鈥檚 Own鈥 initiative, empowers you to take ownership of your digital presence. Whether you鈥檙e a student, researcher, artist, or educator, you can build a personalized website to showcase your academic, professional, or creative work鈥攃ompletely on your terms.
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What is BuffsCreate听
BuffsCreate gives all CU Boulder learners access to their own subdomain and web hosting space, where they can design and manage personal websites to showcase academic, research, professional, or creative work. Users can choose from a suite of open-source tools鈥攍ike WordPress, Omeka, Scalar, Drupal, or MediaWiki鈥攖o build custom digital projects that reflect their interests, goals, and identity.
Why Use BuffsCreate听
- Tell your story. Create a digital portfolio that evolves with your academic and professional journey.
- Showcase your work. Host research, writing, artwork, or reflections using tools like WordPress, Omeka, or Scalar.
- Build real-world skills. Learn essential digital and information literacies that set you apart in today鈥檚 job market.
- Control your narrative. Decide what you publish, how it looks, and who sees it鈥攏o algorithms, no ads.
- Think critically. Explore how identities are created, shared, and owned in digital spaces.
How听
BuffsCreate is free for all CU Boulder learners. In partnership with the University Libraries and the Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL), the platform offers server space, a personal subdomain, and access to open-source tools.
Getting started is easy:
- Visit
- Register for your domain
- Choose your tools and start creating
- Need help? or contact Amanda McAndrew