Six independent websites. Different structures, navigation, terminology and content. And behind each one, separate hosting and maintenance requirements. 

Consolidating these into one was far from a simple copy-and-paste job. Each development needed to keep its own identity and web address, while becoming part of a consistent, connected experience.

There was also a substantial amount of content to migrate: 978 articles, alongside other pages and metadata. Every existing URL needed to be accounted for, with redirects in place to help protect search visibility.  

And accessibility was non-negotiable. The new website had to meet WCAG 2.1 AA and New Zealand Government accessibility standards, including requirements for keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility.

We designed and developed a unified Silverstripe website, bringing all six developments into one CMS while retaining their individual web addresses.

Key features include:

• Unified design system and navigation creating a consistent experience across all six developments.

• Centralised CMS with reusable page templates, role-based permissions and content approval workflows.

• Cloud hosting with security, monitoring and back-up provisions.

• Multi-domain setup allowing each development to retain its existing web address within the shared platform.
• Development and neighbourhood pages making it easier to explore communities, find available homes and understand the buying process.
• Automated content migration transferring approximately 978 news articles, along with existing pages and metadata.
• Accessibility-focused design and testing incorporating WCAG 2.1 AA requirements, screen reader testing and keyboard-only navigation.
• SEO redirects mapping legacy URLs to their new locations to help protect search visibility.
• Campaign Monitor integration enabling visitors to sign up for local updates.
• GA4 and Looker Studio reporting providing centralised analytics and insights into individual development performance.