reweb

Reweb is a term encountered in digital contexts that can refer to several related activities centered on the web: reconstructing, reorganizing, or rehosting web content after changes to a site, framework, or archival project. There is no single universally accepted definition, and meanings differ by field and organization. In web archiving and digital preservation, reweb is sometimes used to describe restoring or re-publishing archived pages to a live or accessible state, or to recreating historical views of a site from preserved snapshots. In content management and site migration, reweb may denote restructuring of navigation, URL schemes, and templates to improve usability or compatibility with modern platforms while attempting to preserve links and search visibility. In development and operations, reweb can refer to re-implementing components to align with updated design systems, performance targets, or web standards.

Typical activities include auditing current URLs and assets, mapping legacy paths to new locations, migrating data and media, validating links and metadata, and testing for accessibility and performance. The term is used informally, so teams may assign different scopes—from minor refreshes to full rebuilds—depending on project goals. Reweb projects aim to balance continuity with modernization, minimize disruption for users, and retain historical or branding elements where appropriate.