Developed an Intranet Using WordPress
- Requirements Gathering
- UI/UX Storyboards
- Content Migration
- WordPress
Our approach
Aciron began the engagement by meeting with the client's key stakeholders to flesh out intranet requirements. Initially, the client expressed interest in building the intranet on Microsoft SharePoint. So, the Aciron consultants met with the key stakeholders to demonstrate the "out-of-the-box" capabilities of a SharePoint intranet. After seeing the demonstration, the client made it clear that design was the key goal of the initiative. Most importantly, there needed to be an accelerated timeline so that the intranet release could coincide with the release of the new public-facing website.
Based on these requirements, Aciron's team of consultants explained that custom development could be done on top of SharePoint to meet the client's unique design requirements. But, such customization could be extremely time-intensive. For this reason, as well as the client's accelerated timeline, Aciron recommended that the intranet be developed on a content management system. For example, like WordPress.
In other words, we could achieve a highly-customized design in the short time frame. WordPress is a user-friendly and intuitive content management system that has quick setup and development. Further, it had great flexibility for design customization. Thankfully, a new design is easily achieved by implementing a theme.
Solution
Aciron helped the client to develop a branded intranet on the WordPress platform. The intranet's sleek design ensures that it is consistent with the company's new branding. Most certainly, the layout was a continuation of the public-facing website. The chosen WordPress theme incorporates similar design elements to the corporate site. As a result, the intranet uses the company's new color scheme, redesigned logo, and custom font.
In conclusion, the intranet promotes internal communication by featuring company news and announcements. Similarly, it provided employees with an idea box to submit suggestions to corporate leadership. The intranet also features an HR hub where employees can find the information and resources they need.
Transform
Since implementing the new intranet, the client has been able to utilize the training we provided to easily manage and update the content of the site to ensure that users have access to relevant, up-to-date information. The client continues to expand the site using the page templates we created for them and is extremely pleased with the versatility and robustness of the WordPress platform.