A round of applause for our October 2024 Site of the Month winners, who achieved exceptional digital transformations with Kentico! From educational hubs to professional service platforms, these sites have improved their digital presence to better engage users and achieve meaningful results. Discover how they’ve elevated their online presence with Kentico, creating lasting outcomes that will extend well beyond this fall season.
GoHawaii
GoHawaii, in collaboration with Korcomptenz, launched an enhanced digital platform powered by Kentico to support travel with cultural resources about Hawaii. The updated site features an intuitive, modern design with centralized access interactive maps, training, and newsletters. The registration process was simplified, with a single sign-on solution. Content managers can now efficiently update pages and maintain site structure. Kentico’s capabilities, including separate content and frontend logic, WYSIWYG widgets, efficient page creation, and integration with .NET Core, enhanced flexibility, maintainability, and scalability. The site also includes advanced search features, email integration via SendGrid, and comprehensive reporting tools, enabling data-driven decisions for administrators.
Sector: Travel and Hospitality
URL: https://agents.gohawaii.com
Implemented by: Korcomptenz
Bauder
Bauder, a leading international construction materials manufacturer, initially sought a site refresh, but IDHL recommended a full redesign on Xperience by Kentico to better meet their long-term goals. They wanted a platform that would grow with their digital ecosystem, providing regular updates, long-term support, and scalability for future expansion. Xperience by Kentico’s modern digital experience platform (DXP) aligns with this vision, offering faster performance, no need for upgrades, and integrated AI to enhance content management and marketing capabilities. The result is a forward-thinking site that strengthens customer engagement and reinforces Bauder’s leadership in the construction materials market.
Sector: Manufacturing
URL: www.bauder.co.uk
Implemented by: IDHL
K&K Insurance
Aon’s brand, K&K Insurance, an Indiana-based company known for its motorsports coverage, was ready to upgrade from their outdated Sharepoint and older Kentico setup to Xperience by Kentico. KyaMediac ollaborated closely with Kentico to ensure their approach, strategy, and coding adhered to both Kentico and Microsoft best practices. The result was a future-ready platform that includes accessibility features, search modules, increased speed, and improved content.
Sector: Banking, Investing, & Insurance
URL: www.kandkinsurance.com
Implemented by: KyaMedia
BDO Capital Advisors, LLC
BDO Capital Advisors, LLC partnered with BizStream to upgrade BDOcap.com from Kentico 12 to Xperience by Kentico. Using the Kentico Migration Tool, BizStream seamlessly transitioned the site for BDO Capital Advisors, a leading middle-market investment bank specializing in sell-side advisory, acquisition advisory, ESOP advisory, and capital raising. The move to Xperience by Kentico, powered by .NET 8 and ASP.NET Core on Microsoft Azure, enhanced the site's performance, reliability, and scalability, ensuring a future-proof digital presence.
Sector: Banking, Investing, & Insurance
URL: www.bdocap.com
Implemented by: BizStream
SACO Apartments
SACO Apartments needed a new site that would help them meet the needs of their extensive partner network and locations across the United Kingdom and Europe. They partnered with Crafted to create a fresh site with a unique brand identity using Kentico. The new SACO website was developed to replace the existing Umbraco site, using the Cove website, one of their brands, as a flexible template while giving SACO its own visual identity. The new site integrates with Mews PMS via API and iFrame, includes a content publishing workflow for editorial approval, and features custom tables and scheduled tasks to automate pricing imports from Mews.
Sector: Travel and Hospitality
URL: www.sacoapartments.com/en
Implemented by: Crafted
Registered Agent Solutions Inc
Lexitas Legal partnered with BlueModus to create a modern, high-performance website for their Registered Agent Services, Inc. (RASi) brand using Kentico. The project aimed to establish a streamlined digital presence for RASi, enhance technical performance, and improve content management. Key improvements included SEO optimization, seamless integration with existing tools, compliance with CCPA and ADA standards, and alignment with the Lexitas brand. Kentico's comprehensive features—MVC Core architecture, custom widget development, API-driven integrations, multi-site management, and built-in SEO and security—enabled a scalable, efficient solution that meets RASi’s current needs and supports future growth for their company.
Sector: Business Services, Law Firms, and Legal Services
URL: www.rasi.com
Implemented by: BlueModus
Play Their Way
The new Play Their Way website, led by the Children’s Coaching Collaborative, introduces coaches to a child-first coaching approach that prioritizes children's voices and choices in sports. They collaborated with Reading Room to create an inviting and accessible website with Kentico. The site required customizations, which led to the development of the 'Kitbag'—a solution to unify practices across the Coaching Platform, streamline content editing, and provide reusable components. The platform includes embedded audio from AudioBoom and MixCloud, an accessibility toolbar by Recite Me, Cloudflare for content delivery, and integrates tools like SendGrid and Mailtrap for email functionality.
Sector: Associations
URL: www.playtheirway.org
Implemented by: Reading Room
Legal Practice Board of Western Australia
The Legal Practice Board of Western Australia needed an improved website to serve their member base. With the help of 3 Degrees North, they implemented a new site with Kentico. The project involved developing a public-facing site and comprehensive member self-service experience, transforming content management and client interaction for the Board. It supports Western Australian legal practitioners by issuing annual practicing certificates and assisting the Supreme Court, while reducing reliance on technical staff for content updates. A new service hub allows members to access information and interact with the Board, and automated content updates from the CRM, including the member directory, streamline the experience. The widget-based content editing approach empowers staff to manage updates independently, creating a more efficient, user-friendly system.
Sector: Associations
URL: www.lpbwa.org.au
Implemented by: 3 Degrees North
Education Malaysia Global Services
Education Malaysia Global Services paired up with Orangesoft Sdn Bhd to refresh their platform with Kentico to create a revitalized digital experience for their students. The EMGS Hub provides a comprehensive platform for prospective students, showcasing student experiences, a community forum, and detailed course and institution information. Phase one focuses on communicating information to public users with easy content management for admins, while phase two introduces EMS features. The platform is designed for quick and efficient deployment—making it easier for their team to deliver campaigns and get results.
Sector: Education
URL: www.educationmalaysia.gov.my
Implemented by: Orangesoft Sdn Bhd
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