How we helped Canadian Non-Profit Women Equality achieve improved functionality in Sitefinity
Industry:
- Non-Profit,
Activities:
- Sitefinity Consulting,
- Sitefinity Development,
- Sitefinity Audit,
Challenge
A Canadian educational institution was facing multiple challenges with their online platform. The issues ranged from technical bugs to user experience concerns. Key problems included:
- Website Navigation and Access Issues:
Users were frequently redirected to the login page when trying to access various links, leading to a poor user experience.
- Functional Bugs:
There were recurring bugs in key features like the Program Finder, which impacted the functionality and reliability of the platform.
- Design Inconsistencies:
The employer portal lacked a cohesive design, making it difficult for users to navigate and access necessary information efficiently.
- Performance and Security Concerns: The website was experiencing performance issues, and there were concerns about the security and stability of the platform, especially after updates and patches.
Solution
Our team tackled these challenges through a series of strategic steps, leveraging our expertise in Sitefinity and Azure cloud services:
Through these concerted efforts, we not only resolved the immediate issues faced by the client but also laid a foundation for a more robust, user-friendly, and secure online educational platform.
- Enhanced User Navigation:
We resolved the redirection issues by debugging and fixing link navigations, ensuring a smooth user experience.
- Bug Fixes and Feature Enhancements:
Addressed and resolved all identified bugs, especially in the Program Finder feature. This included fixing license list issues and enhancing filtering options.
- Design Overhaul:
Conducted a comprehensive design review of the Employer Portal, implementing a new skin design to improve user interface and consistency.
- Performance Optimization:
Worked on stabilizing the build and performance of the site, especially post-patch and update periods, ensuring both speed and security were up to standard.
- Continuous Monitoring and Updates:
Established a routine of regular checks, database restorations, and front-end fixes to maintain the platform's integrity and user satisfaction.
Through these concerted efforts, we not only resolved the immediate issues faced by the client but also laid a foundation for a more robust, user-friendly, and secure online educational platform.