Gustavus, Alaska
Client Since: 2009 Population: 550
When looking to revamp its website, Gustavus, Alaska, had one goal in mind: provide enough useful and engaging content for residents without overwhelming them. Despite being a small town, the staff understood the importance of giving their community a modernized website.
Gustavus's old website felt cluttered and presented too much information on the homepage. This left residents in an endless loop of scrolling and clicking to find what they needed. Visually, the site was outdated. Though it featured a gorgeous Alaskan mountain panoramic, everything else lacked color, and overall just felt bland. On the backend, staff felt updating the site was confusing and wanted to make it more user friendly for everyone. They also wanted to include an email notification feature to reach better and engage its residents.
Since the city already had partnered with Municode for its codification services and online code hosting, they partnered with us again to design them a new and modernized municipal website. The website now utilizes a non-scrolling layout with a simple mega menu and two hot links for announcements and upcoming meetings. This makes the homepage uncluttered and allows for the visual design to take the forefront. All the photos featured on the site were taken by a local photographer, showcasing Gustavus's natural beauty. With a user-friendly Content Management System, keeping the site fresh and up to date has never been easier. If staff still needs assistance, a dashboard with tutorials or Municode support is there to help. One of the features the city is most excited about is the email subscriptions, allowing residents to receive pertinent updates directly into their inboxes. Gustavus, Alaska, now has a modern and stunning website that serves its community in big ways for a small town.
►Visit Their Meeting & Agenda Portal
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► Visit Their Website and See the Stunning Photos of The City's Natural Beauty
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► Navigate Through Their Online Code
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