Transforming the Digital Presence of the Town of Millville
The Challenge:
The Town of Millville's official website, initially designed and maintained by a Delaware state agency, had become outdated and no longer met the municipality's needs in terms of quality and support. The town required a significant website refresh to enhance usability, accessibility, and content organization to serve its community members better.
Our Solution:
SEO Optimization: Adhering to the latest SEO best practices, we ensured the Town of Millville's new website would rank higher in search engine results, driving more traffic and increasing visibility.
508 Compliance Testing: The website was rigorously tested for 508 compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA), ensuring it was accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
Content Audit and Reorganization: We conducted a comprehensive content audit to identify outdated or irrelevant information and then reorganized the website's content strategically to enhance accessibility for visitors.
Migration and Theme Framework: We successfully migrated all existing content from the old WordPress platform to the new one, using Generate Press as the theme framework. This significantly improved front-end performance, resulting in a faster and more responsive website.
Client Training: We provided comprehensive WordPress training to empower the Town of Millville to manage its website's content independently. This initiative aimed at facilitating daily updates and ensuring the website remained current and relevant to the community's needs.
The Result:
Enhanced Digital Engagement: The Town of Millville's new website has increased user engagement and community participation thanks to its improved performance, accessibility, and user-friendly design.
Increased Web Visibility: By implementing SEO best practices, the website now enjoys greater visibility in search engine results, contributing to increased traffic and community awareness.
Compliance Achievement: Successfully passed all tests for 508 compliance (WCAG 2.1 AA), ensuring the website is accessible to all users, regardless of their abilities.
Empowered Municipal Staff: Through our comprehensive client training program, the Town of Millville's staff are now well-equipped to manage the website's content, ensuring it remains an up-to-date and vital resource for the community.
Conclusion
Through collaborative conversations and planning, we have significantly enhanced the town's digital presence through strategic SEO practices, compliance testing, content reorganization, and empowering client training. This project mirrors our dedication to fostering long-term partnerships and achieving sustainable client growth.
Here are snapshots we took along our journey together.