Case Study: Otorohonga District Council's new website

We recently partnered with Otorohanga District Council to design and rebuild their main website, delivering a modern, user-friendly site. Their goal was simple: create a customer-focused, easy-to-navigate site with responsive functionality and accessible design. We’re proud to say that we not only exceeded their expectations but delivered the new website two weeks ahead of schedule, and within budget!

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WebShed implemented their purpose-built SaaS Content Management System (CMS) for Otorohanga District Council, designed specifically for local government needs. This CMS streamlined tasks, saved staff time, and improved user engagement. Built on the trusted SilverStripe platform, it allowed for quick implementation, providing the council with a flexible and cost-effective solution that was up and running quickly, delivering immediate and tangible benefits for both the community, and staff.

The stand-out features:

The new website offers a range of new features designed to enhance the customer experience:

• My Property Search
  To access property details like rates, consents, and more - all in one place with one simple search.
• Documents & Forms
  Advanced filtering and search, allowing the user to find all documents and forms quickly in one place.
• Latest News
  A fast, user-friendly news filter to make it easy to access all the latest news and be able to refine it quickly to get what you need.
• Popular Links
  Access to real-time most accessed links, and visible from any page.
• Do It Online
  Quick and convenient access to all online services, also from any page.
• Accessibility
  Meets accessibility standards, with fewer ‘clicks’ and features such as text-to-speech.

The Benefits:

The new backend features have significantly reduced the time staff spend managing content and documents, making website updates faster and easier than ever before. This has greatly improved efficiency for the council’s internal team, allowing them to focus on more important tasks.

What the team at ODC had to say: 

"WebShed’s customer service skills are second to none. Lee guided us through the process and made sure we were fully trained to manage our new website."

"Lee exceeded my expectations and created something truly remarkable. His professionalism and communication skills make WebShed a standout choice."

"When we saw the finished product, we were blown away. Lee brought our vision to life with a design that was visually stunning, intuitive, and user-friendly."

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If you’re a council looking to enhance your online presence and improve efficiency, our tailored council-specific CMS delivers! Let’s talk about how we can help you achieve the same success as Otorohonga.

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