Enhance Engagement and Scientific Collaboration with UNOLS
UNOLS, a leader in oceanographic research, needed a website that better reflected its mission and engaged its community of scientists. They partnered with Inclind for a front-end refresh and a critical Drupal 10 upgrade, ensuring long-term security, performance, and modern functionality. Together, we redesigned the homepage, streamlined navigation, and enhanced storytelling to showcase UNOLS’s research. The result is a stable, user-friendly platform that supports collaboration and strengthens scientific communication.
The Challenge:
Outdated Homepage Design
Over time, the website misrepresented UNOLS's cutting-edge oceanographic research. The outdated homepage failed to reflect its dynamic work, reducing its online impact.
Legacy Drupal Platform
The site was still running on an older version of Drupal, which posed risks around security, maintainability, and long-term support. Without an upgrade, performance and scalability would remain limited.
Budget Constraints
With limited resources, Inclind and UNOLS needed to craft a refresh strategy that maximized impact without overextending the budget. Every improvement had to deliver a measurable return on investment.
Content Management Difficulties
Content managers struggled to maintain style consistency. Outdated tools and rigid design elements made updates complex, limiting the ability to keep the site polished and current.
Our Solution:
Drupal 10 Upgrade
Inclind migrated the site to Drupal 10, ensuring a secure, modern, and future-proof CMS. This upgrade improved stability, extended the lifecycle of the platform, and ensured compatibility with the latest modules and integrations.
Homepage Redesign
We introduced a fresh design aesthetic that turned the homepage into a lively narrative platform. The redesign modernized UNOLS’s digital storytelling, giving them a homepage that reflects the scope and impact of their research.
Enhanced Calls-to-Action
CTAs were strategically placed around priority content to guide users and boost engagement, ensuring audiences interact with the information most important to UNOLS.
Interactive Visuals
We integrated animated data visualizations to present complex scientific information in an accessible and engaging way, helping users connect more deeply with UNOLS’s mission.
Content Management Improvements
To empower content editors, we integrated CKEditor Bootstrap Templates. This update allows managers to insert images, text, and layouts quickly while maintaining consistent style and design quality.
The Result:
The refresh and Drupal 10 upgrade delivered significant improvements, solidifying UNOLS’s site as a central hub for oceanographic research.
- Future-proof foundation with Drupal 10 for improved security and flexibility.
- Modern homepage showcasing UNOLS’s research and story in a compelling way.
- Mobile-friendly design providing seamless access across devices.
- Better tools for content managers, ensuring updates are faster and consistent.
The result: a site that is visually engaging, technically sound, and built to support UNOLS’s mission well into the future.
Looking Forward
The refreshed UNOLS site continues to foster engagement and collaboration. Inclind remains committed to ongoing support, ensuring the new features and design are fully leveraged. Our support team monitors performance, making necessary tweaks to optimize functionality and user experience.
Looking ahead, we work closely with UNOLS to chart future enhancements and long-term plans. Exploring advanced tools and features could enhance data-driven decisions, aligning with UNOLS's needs as they evolve.
This project is the start of a sustained partnership. Inclind views each client relationship as a mutual growth opportunity, focusing on long-term collaboration beyond just deployment.
By focusing on lasting collaboration and client success, Inclind remains a strategic partner for UNOLS. Together, we're not only maintaining current achievements but expanding them, driving further digital improvements in the field of oceanographic research.
Here are snapshots we took along our journey together.