Website Design & Development
Silicon South
Silicon South (SiSo) is a not-for-profit entity that aims to raise the recognition, ambition and capabilities of the people and companies in the Digital, Creative and Tech sector in Dorset.
As part of their growing success and to meet the aims of the organisation, SiSo required an update to their existing website. The project had two key aims; firstly to showcase the digital sector across Dorset and secondly, to evolve from principally delivering publicly-funded programmes, to becoming a body that can host a network driven by the local sector wanting to develop their own goals but also wanting Dorset to become nationally known as a centre of digital excellence.
Our Response
The new website needed to serve various user groups, including the creative, digital, and tech community, as well as business owners seeking reliable partners or sector information in Dorset.
The new WordPress site with WooCommerce includes:
- A searchable supporter database
- An interactive business map
- Jobs and contracts boards
The directory showcases Dorset companies/agencies, displaying only fully-paid members. An interactive map shows business locations.
Members create accounts to be featured. Paid members can edit details, post news/jobs, and manage memberships.
The site features news and events pages, with content posted by SiSo or members. The contracts and jobs sections highlight project briefs and available jobs, posted by directory-listed members.
Results
The site uses data feeds, with Silicon South managing generic pages and most content auto-generated through the database and directory.
The directory now has over 100 companies listed on the site with additional non paid supporters who have created accounts. Silicon Souths’ pledge and ambition is to do all they can to make sure Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Dorset’s Digital, Creative & Tech (DCT) Sector is still very much on top in April 2021 and the site and directory have contributed to the ongoing success of SiSo.
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