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Seamless Redesign and Upgrade of a City Council's Corporate Website
A smooth transition from Umbraco 7 to 13 for Gloucester City Council's website, focusing on improved usability, accessibility, and content management.
This Council sought to redesign and upgrade its corporate website, which houses thousands of pages of content for residents, businesses, and visitors. The website had to be revamped to meet the latest accessibility standards, enhance usability, and support a range of digital needs. Key objectives included improving functionality while ensuring all content remains easily accessible to a diverse audience.
Key Challenges
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Usability Improvements:
Creating an intuitive suite of page templates, a custom header/footer and an event booking system.
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Accessibility Compliance:
Conducting a comprehensive evaluation to ensure all pages comply with up-to-date accessibility standards and guidelines.
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Custom Development:
Enhancing the standard ‘Feedback’ module to fit the Council's specific requirements, improving user engagement.
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The transition to Umbraco 13 empowered the Council with full control over its content. Previously, editing pages was labour-intensive and required development work; now, content can be easily modified and rearranged using pre-defined content sections, maintaining accessibility standards. The new system streamlines content management and improves operational efficiency, aligning the website with the evolving digital needs of users.