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Case Study
"From the first contact, Bunker Digital was responsive, analytical, and extremely helpful. The new website was up and running in just a few days—a five-star service!"
Successfully transitioned hosting to a local provider, ensuring improved communication and time-zone alignment
Redesigned an outdated website, modernising its appearance and enhancing performance
Preserved the existing URL structure to avoid SEO issues and maintain user familiarity
Employed a custom script to accurately migrate hundreds of pages and assets
Chose a distinctive typography pairing (Yeseva One and Josefin Sans) to reflect the historical essence
Before and after images demonstrate the significant transformation in design and functionality
Pentrich Revolution Group’s website had long outlived its design and technological capabilities. Not only was it riddled with bugs and navigation issues, but it was also built on an outdated custom platform. The need for a hosting migration became urgent after the demise of their previous US-based partner. However, our initial review quickly revealed that simply moving the site would not suffice. The website required a complete redesign to meet modern standards while preserving its rich historical context.
The original site’s structure was haphazard, lacking a clear hierarchy, yet it housed a large number of pages and multimedia assets crucial to the organisation’s mission. To ensure minimal disruption in user experience and to avoid any negative impact on search engine indexing, we opted to retain a similar URL structure. This approach allowed the committee to navigate the new website with the same familiarity as before, ensuring a smooth transition.
One of the key challenges was the migration of hundreds of pages along with their associated images and videos. With limited access to the original assets due to the outdated custom build, we turned to technology for a solution. We utilised Screaming Frog to crawl the entire website, identifying every file and folder. Following this, we developed a custom script that fetched each page and downloaded all assets, preserving the original folder and file structure. This technical approach ensured a seamless migration, allowing the new website to reference all assets using the same relative paths as before.
Our primary goal was to bring the website into the 21st century without stripping away its historical character. The redesign focused on improving page load speeds, enhancing security, and delivering a more intuitive user experience. We maintained the content’s integrity while applying modern design principles that make the site both visually appealing and highly functional.
A significant part of the redesign was choosing typography that captured the organisation’s historical essence. After careful consideration, we selected a pairing of Yeseva One for headings and Josefin Sans for body text. This combination provided a distinctive look that honoured the past while offering clarity and readability for modern audiences.
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The newly redesigned website now operates on a local hosting platform, ensuring better communication and faster load times. The modernised design not only enhances user engagement but also supports the organisation’s mission by making it easier for volunteers and visitors to access essential information.
