CMS websites

Rocket Science

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 to include many additional pages, added an animation to liven up the site, 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 is rapidly improving in search rankings.


Filed under CMS websites, Optimization

Mishka Borowski

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.


Filed under Branding, CMS websites, Optimization, Slideshows, Web design

Auckland Farmers Santa Parade

content management system

BRIEF: To replace an existing site with a content management system incorporating a “contact Santa” blog, photo gallery, animations, “count-down” to the parade and many other features.

SOLUTION: We retained the former site’s main design features and utilised free WordPress plug-ins in providing the required functionality.

OUTCOME: A website that is now easily updated in-house as sponsors and volunteers climb aboard, in anticipation of the joys of Christmas.


Filed under CMS websites, Slideshows

Salsa Con Coco Dance School

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.


Filed under CMS websites, Drop-down menus, Online store, Optimization

Centre for Human Evolution, Adaption and Disease

migration of two websites to a new CMS site

http://evomedicine.org/projects/evolutionary-medicine-project/

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.


Filed under CMS websites, Drop-down menus, Slideshows

Commercial Vessel Association of NSW

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


Filed under CMS websites, Directories, Drop-down menus, Slideshows, Web design

Prime Minister’s Science Advisory Committee

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 J-Query 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.


Filed under CMS websites, Drop-down menus, Slideshows, Web design

Danielle Vieth Copywriter

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.


Filed under CMS websites, Portfolios, Slideshows, Web design

Prohibition Big Band

jazzy site

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


Filed under Business cards, CMS websites, Optimization, Web design, Website maintenance

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