Case Study
Overview:
The West Kootenay Regional Arts Council provides essential training, consultation, communication, and coordination services for local arts council efforts within the Columbia Basin. As a partner of Columbia Basin Trust, the council is also responsible for delivering the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance arts and culture funding program.
Faced with the challenge of managing two outdated websites, the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council approached Genex Marketing with the need to consolidate these sites into a single, streamlined platform. The goal was to create an information-rich website that would effectively serve the community while being user-friendly and easy to navigate.
Details:
After gaining a thorough understanding of the council’s goals and objectives, our team embarked on building a comprehensive website that would meet the needs of the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council and its diverse audience. Key technical components integrated into the site included:
- Events System: A robust system for managing and displaying upcoming arts and culture events within the Columbia Basin.
- Funding Portal: A dedicated portal for the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, enabling users to access information about arts and culture funding programs and submit applications.
- Membership Section: A secure area for council members to access exclusive resources, communicate with the council, and manage their membership.
- Donation Capability: The ability to take donations directly through the website, facilitating community support for the council’s ongoing efforts.
The new website was designed with a focus on organization and accessibility, ensuring that visitors can easily find the information they are looking for, whether they are seeking event details, funding opportunities, or ways to support the arts council.
Results:
The consolidation of the two older sites into one cohesive platform significantly improved the West Kootenay Regional Arts Council’s online presence. The new site not only streamlined the council’s digital operations but also enhanced the user experience, making it easier for visitors to engage with the council’s offerings. The technical features, such as the events system and funding portal, have become valuable tools for both the council and the community it serves.
My organization’s new Genex designed website went live today and we’re thrilled with the final product. More importantly, we had an incredibly smooth process in the lead-up to launch. In other web design processes, my team has had to repeat our needs multiple times and faced significant delays in production. In contrast, the Genex team immediately grasped the specifics our organization and what we were looking for. They were quick to respond to requests for edits, and delivered the site on time and within budget. Great team and great value!
Kallee LinsExecutive Director
