Company
The ANU project was centered around the development of an intuitive and user-friendly Content Management System, ensuring ease of content updates and management. A significant focus was placed on designing a new look and feel for the website, ensuring consistent visual language throughout. This consistency was achieved through fixed styles in templates, uniform fonts, formatting, icons, images, and layout techniques. The website was designed to be fluid, ensuring compatibility with both computers and portable devices, and enhancing device rendering. Emphasis was also placed on scalability, allowing for the addition of open/free plug-ins, and ensuring a clear separation of content and application. The design ensured no content or data, including images like headers and logos, was embedded in the application code.
Media tool compatibility was a key feature, with the website supporting various tools and plug-ins, such as videos, galleries, and discussion tools for publications and news. Performance optimization ensured minimal loading times, while special attention to accessibility features allowed users, including the visually impaired, to interact effectively with the site. Proactive user interaction was facilitated through features like integrated calendar functionality for events and alert banners. The website was designed to be consistent across all major browsers, and robust security features were integrated, including encrypted login pages, activity logs, and SSL certification. Search Engine Optimization was a significant component, with various search functions and automated SEO functionalities. The platform also provided user permissions, and data integration capabilities, and was integrated with Content Analytics Tools for monitoring and site traffic analysis.
Project Size
The project involved the development and maintenance of a website for Africa Nazarene University. The scope encompassed various functionalities, from basic website design to advanced features like search engine optimization, security measures, and accessibility features for special category users.
Physical Complexity
- The website was designed to be intuitive and user-friendly with a Content Management System (CMS).
- It was made compatible across various devices, including computers and phablets.
- The site integrated large amounts of data, layers of mapping, and thousands of policy documents.
- It catered to a diverse user base, including visually impaired and partially sighted users.
- The website was compatible across major browsers such as Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Opera.
Methods/Technology
In the Africa Nazarene University project, we utilized a range of advanced technologies and methodologies, such as:
- The website was developed using a CMS, with WordPress being the preferred choice.
- It incorporated various plugins and tools for functionalities like discussion tools, calendar of events, and content analytics.
- The site had search engine optimization (SEO) features, both on-page and off-page.
- Security measures included encrypted login pages, SSL certificates, password-protected pages, and built-in security features to restrict unauthorized access.
- The website was developed using open-source content management software.
These methods and technologies are in direct alignment with the requirements for the Competition Authority’s project, particularly in areas like website security, SEO, and user experience.
Key Activities
Key activities in the Africa Nazarene University project included:
- Designed a new look and feel for the website following the ANU branding guidelines.
- Ensured a consistent visual language on the site.
- Adapted the new design to various components of the site, including the homepage, sections, subsections, and specific templates.
- Implemented accessibility features for special category users.
- Integrated various functionalities like search engines, SEO, content analytics tools, and security measures.
- Collaborated with the marketing department for project implementation.
- Delivered a physical demonstration/presentation of the proposed solutions.
- Ensured the website was developed within the stipulated time frame of 4 weeks.
- Handled both backend and frontend issues as they arose.
- Ensured a smooth transition post-development.
- Raised invoices post successful implementation.
These activities demonstrate our ability to deliver a comprehensive, secure, and user-centric web solution, mirroring the technical requirements and objectives set by this. Our success in the Africa Nazarene University project is a testament to our expertise and positions us as a strong candidate for the Competition Authority’s project, showcasing our capability to deliver sophisticated digital solutions tailored to specific client needs.