Consolidate multiple websites – This is how we Streamlined Good Shepherds Online Presence

In 2017, Good Shepherd had 14 seperate microsites dedicated to different programs being run within the organisation.

Customer Testimonial:

Slant Agency is incredible! They took on a huge challenge to redevelop and consolidate 14+ single websites and created an amazing client focused website for Good Shepherd. Their ability to think outside the square and create a custom solution that exceeded all of our expectations was phenomenal. The entire team at Slant are superb! Their expertise and passion for each client and project is the best that I have ever seen. They are so great to work with. Their ability to adapt and overdeliver, particularly during so many new covid work-arounds was so admirable – I cannot recommend them more and will continue to work with them in the future!

Marina Loncaric

Digital Marketing coordinator – Good Shepherd AU

Summary:

The journey of consolidating 14 websites into one for Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand was an exhilarating adventure. Through client research, prototyping, brand integration, CMS selection, development, and feature-rich implementation, we built a website that exceeded expectations. It’s a testament to the power of collaboration, creativity, and dedication to creating exceptional digital experiences. We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Good Shepherd’s mission and look forward to many more success stories together.

At our agency, we love taking on challenging projects that have a significant impact on our clients’ digital presence. When Good Shepherd Australia and New Zealand approached us to consolidate multiple websites into one primary site, we knew it was a monumental task. In this blog post, we’re excited to share how we worked closely with Good Shepherd to achieve this goal and deliver an exceptional website that exceeded expectations.

- - Understanding User Needs: Our first step was to conduct thorough client research, diving deep into the needs and expectations of Good Shepherd’s target audience. By creating detailed personas and experience maps, we gained valuable insights that guided our decision-making throughout the entire project. Our focus was on improving the overall user experience and ensuring the website would resonate with Good Shepherd’s diverse audience.
- - Prototyping and Validation: To bring our ideas to life, we developed several prototypes ranging from low to high fidelity. Each prototype was carefully crafted, taking into account the specific requirements and feedback we received from Good Shepherd and their clients. Through a series of validation exercises, we fine-tuned the design until it was approved and validated by real clients. Their input was invaluable in shaping the final user interface.
- - Maintaining Brand Consistency: One of the challenges we faced was implementing Good Shepherd’s new brand on the consolidated website without compromising the user experience. We worked closely with their team to strike the right balance, ensuring that the brand elements seamlessly integrated into the design while maintaining a user-friendly interface. Regular re-testing with clients and users helped us refine the final UI designs, ensuring they were validated and aligned with stakeholder expectations.
- - Selecting the Ideal CMS Solution: A critical aspect of the project was choosing the most suitable CMS solution for Good Shepherd’s new website. To assist them in making an informed decision, we conducted a thorough technology assessment, weighing factors such as scalability, security, and ease of content management. With careful consideration, we helped Good Shepherd select a CMS solution that aligned perfectly with their requirements and set the stage for a successful website rebuild.
- - Web Development and Feature-rich Tools: With an incredibly tight timeline of just two months, our talented team dove headfirst into the development phase. Leveraging our expertise and passion for cutting-edge technologies, we crafted a feature-rich website solution for Good Shepherd. The final product boasted an impressive array of tools, including a Service Locator, Multilingual support, Accessibility tools, Dynamic Content, Boolean Search for site information and documents, a Resources Module, a Job Board, and a Teams Module. Each tool was carefully integrated to enhance the user experience and provide a comprehensive platform for Good Shepherd’s audience.
- - Successful Launch and Stakeholder Satisfaction: We take immense pride in delivering projects that meet stakeholder expectations, and the Good Shepherd website was no exception. With diligent planning, meticulous execution, and effective collaboration, we successfully launched the consolidated website on time. Good Shepherd was thrilled with the outcome, and we were overjoyed to witness their vision come to life.