Grandville DDA Elevates Communication with a Modern, Mobile-Friendly Website
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The Grandville Downtown Development Authority (DDA), a municipality organization dedicated to fostering growth and development in downtown Grandville, sought to improve their online presence. With their limited one-page presence on the City of Grandville website, they envisioned a dedicated website to enhance communication, promote events, and streamline their outreach.
Challenge
The Grandville DDA faced the challenge of creating a modern, mobile-friendly website that aligned with their vision. They needed a platform to better inform the community about their role, encourage participation in events, and highlight opportunities for involvement. Their primary goals were to create a user-friendly, easy-to-navigate website that would enhance engagement and support their mission.
Our Solution
VanDenBerg Web + Creative recommended building a custom WordPress website on a dedicated domain. This new site was designed to:
- Encourage community involvement with clear calls to action.
- Clearly describe the DDA’s mission and initiatives.
- Promote and support events with engaging content and user-friendly tools.
Key project elements included:
- Business Directory: A comprehensive listing of downtown businesses.
- Events Calendar: A dynamic tool to showcase upcoming events and simplify registrations.
- Custom Forms: Streamlined processes for inquiries and event participation.
- Multimedia Enhancements: Featuring new drone footage of downtown in peak summer to capture its vibrancy.
- Performance and Analytics Tools: High-speed page loading, sitemaps submitted to Google and Bing, and robust tracking with Google Analytics, Search Console, and Data Studio.
The bright, fun, and modern design reflected the energy of Grandville’s downtown, creating a visually engaging and intuitive user experience.
Results & Client Testimonial
While the website is still new, the Grandville DDA has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from stakeholders and the community. They’ve praised the site’s ease of use, visual appeal, and its ability to effectively communicate their mission and events. The DDA team noted the website’s significant improvement over their previous presence, highlighting how it aligns with their goals and vision.
“VanDenBerg Web Services took our ideas and turned them into a reality that exceeded our expectations. The new website captures the spirit of our downtown and makes it easier than ever to connect with the community.”
The Grandville DDA’s new website serves as a testament to how a well-designed online presence can enhance communication and engagement for local organizations. Ready to elevate your organization’s online presence? Let’s create something extraordinary together. Request a strategy call today!