CMS websites
content management system
BRIEF: To develop a website for a new alumni association as a tool to generate interest in the association and to promote its events.
SOLUTION: We built a bog standard, easy to administer WordPress content management system, featuring a news blog, events calendar, linked enewsletter and galleries.
OUTCOME: It doesn’t go public till 28 February 2012, but we have high expectations.
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content management system
BRIEF: To build a new website that would be easy to update in-house, optimised for search engine rankings and built to the design specifications provided.
SOLUTION: We built a content management system website using WordPress, customising every page to feature a different background image, page background, and navigation colours as well as customised scrollbars in different colours. Keywords and descriptions have been carefully crafted individually for each page for search engine optomisation.
OUTCOME: A content management system website which is very easy to maintain.
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content management system
BRIEF: To create a website to show Amanda’s paintings and sculptures online, and to allow her to communicate and connect with people who are interested in her work and career through the website and social media.
SOLUTION: We designed a gallery-style website, with a blog and links to allow easy sharing on social media sites.
OUTCOME: Amanda now has an strong online presence and collectors are able to follow her career more easily.
Filed under CMS websites, Logo design, Optimization, Slideshows, Web design
content management system
BRIEF: To create a logo and website to showcase Louise’s jewellery.
SOLUTION: We designed a logo with a chain link theme and styled the website in gold and silver to match. We used a WordPress content management system for the website, with a slideshow of her work on the home page and three separate news categories to publish new work, industry news or provide examples of design processes.
OUTCOME: A website that makes it easy for potential clients to see what Louise can offer, enables Louise to administer the site, and enables potential clients to commission a piece more easily.
logo design
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content management system
BRIEF: To develop a new website to promote the Ceroc National Championships and provide a facility for on-line entries.
SOLUTION: We used a WordPress content management system incorporating secure forms for championship entries and spectator ticket purchases, to develop a website that is easy to administer.
OUTCOME: A website that has proven very effective in attracting entries to the event and facilitating the substantial administration involved.
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content management system
BRIEF: To develop a replacement website to showcase the dance school, attract visits, be highly ranked by search engines and be able to be administered in-house.
SOLUTION: We used a WordPress content management system to develop a website that is rich in features and easy to administer.
OUTCOME: The website and linked newsletter, are proving to be effective contributors to building student numbers, and providing useful information to dance students and others seeking dance lessons.
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content management system
BRIEF: To give ContactAbility a strong online presence by designing and developing a CMS website to replace the basic HTML website they had previously.
SOLUTION: We designed a website to showcase their services and client list. The website was built as a WordPress content management system and features a slideshow of client logos and success statements.
OUTCOME: A website that is easy to navigate, easy to edit and ranks very highly with search engines. It has received very positive feedback from ContactAbility and their clients.
“We feel like we finally exist online!”
Zoe Catchlove, Contactability
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content management system
BRIEF: To develop an effective, high Google ranking, easily manageable website for a new business venture.
SOLUTION: The website was built as a WordPress content management system utilising a number of free plug-in features including a gallery and slideshow, drop-down page navigation and calendar. The site is easily expandable by the client as the business grows.
OUTCOME: A website that achieved immediate front page Google ranking for a number of the client’s preferred keywords.
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content management system
BRIEF: To build a new website to the specifications of the design template which was provided, and to optimise for search engine rankings.
SOLUTION: We built a content management system website, with keywords and crafted descriptions.
OUTCOME: A content management system website appearing on the first page of Google and other search engines.
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content management system
BRIEF: To build an easily updatable website to capture the spirit of the St Patrick's Festival and provide an online store for banquet tickets.
SOLUTION: The new site’s slideshows were set up to display some artistic, fun images from the 2010 festival. Other features include a festival programme, an online store, a volunteers’ application form, a count-down to the festival, and an RSS feed from The Irish Times.
OUTCOME: A modern take on an historic festival and a website that is easy and efficient to administer.
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content management system
BRIEF: To build a website as a content management system that reflects the “busker festival vibe” and maintains consistency with existing brochures and other marketing material.
SOLUTION: We developed a site featuring an automated slideshow, images, profiles, festival programmes and animations, presented in colourful jagged picture boxes consistent with the festival brochure.
OUTCOME: An original, funky-looking website that is far easier and more economic to administer than its predecessor.
Filed under Animations, CMS websites, Slideshows
content management system
BRIEF: To redesign and rebuild an existing website as a content management system.
SOLUTION: We developed a site featuring an automated slideshow reflecting the active and people-oriented nature of the kart club. We also incorporated a variety of plugins including for a race calendar, eNewsletter, photo galleries, race results pages and driver profiles.
OUTCOME: A nice website that is easily managed by the club in-house.
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content management system
BRIEF: To redesign and rebuild build a poorly performing website and to optimise the content and bring the site to the first page of Google.
SOLUTION: We came up with a more contemporary design and rebuilt the website with carefully crafted copy for optimisation.
OUTCOME: A very happy customer with regular new business now coming through the website.
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content management system
BRIEF: To replace an existing site with a content management system incorporating most of the original design concepts, but reconfigured for search engine optimisation and for site maintenance flexibility.
SOLUTION: We structured the new site with many additional pages, created a subtle animation to liven it up, and utilised widgets, custom fields and free WordPress plug-ins to provide the required functionality.
OUTCOME: A website that is now easily updated in-house and that enjoys top search rankings for most of its keywords and phrases.
Filed under Animations, CMS websites, Optimization
logo and business card design
BRIEF: To design a logo for business cards/tags, and to design and build an easy-to-edit, and iPad-and-iPhone-compatible website to showcase Magnifiscent Flowers.
SOLUTION: We designed a distinctive tag for use for all the businesses’ stationery and adopted it as a design feature for the website.
OUTCOME: Clients can easily view examples of MagnifiScent Flowers, and Kirsten has an effective and easily maintainable website.
CMS website
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content management system
BRIEF: To create a website to showcase Mishka’s paintings and installations, and to give more information to collectors and galleries about her art career.
SOLUTION: We designed and built a gallery-style site, using a stylish slider to allow her work to be viewed, series by series.
OUTCOME: Mishka’s work is now always on show.
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content management system
BRIEF: First, to replace an existing site with a content management system incorporating a “contact Santa” blog, “count-down” to the parade and many other features, then recently, to build a new theme to reflect the client’s new corporate design characterisitcs.
SOLUTION: For stage one we utilised free WordPress plug-ins to provide the required functionality. For stage two we built a new theme to the specifications of the client’s designers.
OUTCOME: A website that is easily updated in-house as sponsors and volunteers climb aboard, anticipating the joys of Christmas.
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a highly featured CMS website
BRIEF: To replace an ineffective website with a content management system incorporating a calendar, on-line store, videos, photo gallery, newsletter, private members’ area and many other features; then optimise the site and lift it’s search rankings to page one for target key words.
SOLUTION: We created a highly functional site that is dancing it’s way to the top of the search rankings.
OUTCOME: A website that it is proving really effective.
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migration of two websites to a new CMS site
FaceBox pop-up image display
Brief: To migrate and integrate an established html site and a stand-alone blog into a new WordPress CMS site.
Solution: We set up the new site to replicate everything in two earlier sites then added a drop-down menu, previous / next links, Custom Google Search, and other features.
Outcome: An effective site maintainable in-house.
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content management system
Brief: After five years of providing comprehensive design and website services, encompassing business cards, flyers, magazine and newspaper advertising, simple TV commercials, outdoor banners, signage for annual expo events and an html website, we were commissioned to rebuild and expand the website as a WordPress content management system.
Solution: We recreated the former website with additional features including a mega menu, integrated registration forms, an advertising management system, a more advanced exhibitor only area, blog and RSS feeds from relevant sites. The site is optimised for visitor numbers and search rankings, and has Google Analytics installed for tracking.
Outcome: A happy client enjoying our solutions and services.
print advertising
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home page
Brief: To create a website with a business directory and “members only” area for the Association, whose members operate over 250 vessels around Sydney Harbour and along the coast.
Solution: We designed and built the site to enable the client to attend to updates without external input. We continue to host the site and to provide support services as required.
Outcome: A new portal for information flows between members and the public.
business directory
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website designed, built and hosted by the Design Web
Brief: To create a standards-compliant website for the New Zealand Prime Minister’s Chief Science Advisor under tight deadlines. Several special features were requested including a slideshow, navigation that would function without javascript enabled and a Google Custom Search function.
Solution: We designed and built the website as a Content Management System to enable the client to attend to the regular news releases and site updates in-house. We host the site and provide support services as required.
Outcome: An effective website attracting good visitor traffic.
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car magnet design
Brief: To develop and implement initiatives to grow Nathan’s business.
Solution: We designed and built a new optimised website with copy drafted around prospective search keywords. We created new business cards, and advertisements to help drive people to the website.
Outcome: The conversion of enquiries to jobs has been so successful that newspaper advertising was able to be discontinued.
business card design
content management system
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portfolio website using wordpress
Brief: To design, build and optimise a website to display Danielle’s copywriting work and for it to be able to be navigated with ease by busy advertising agency creative directors.
Solution: Using WordPress as a base, we created a site with many multi-media features to showcase her substantial portfolio and to reinforce the imaginative approach she takes to her mandates.
Outcome: The website has enabled Danielle to provide agencies and other potential clients with on-line access to her portfolio 24 seven.
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content management system
Brief: To develop a website to promote Stu’s “Prohibition Big Band” and get gigs.
Solution: We included photo galleries and audio and video links to present the big band and associated jazz bands in action. We also took initiatives to optimise the site for search engine rankings and generate visitor traffic.
Outcome: A significant increase in gigs and confirmation that interest in jazz is certainly alive and well in Auckland.
business card design
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