Project Scope

The ConnexU/BXL Website caters for the following user groups; Young Persons, Employers, Educators, Parents and Brokers. The key aims of the project were to initially update the current interface design to: aid navigation, improve usability, attract the correct target audience, and migrate the database information into an updated development environment.

What We Did

Based on user feedback and technical capabilities this was then followed by the implementation of advanced Website functionality and features.

Deployment was fully project managed with a staged approach. All stakeholders were identified and the process managed to fit their needs and the project objectives. Training and support we part of the solution.

Services Deployed

Brand development

• Graphic design
• Image sourcing

Website Development

• Design
• Content Management system development
• User management system
• Image optimisation facility
• Newsletter management
• Scalable solution for future expansion
• Website/Email Hosting

Support

• Helpdesk support
• Technical Support
• Training

Project Management

• Specifications & Documentation
• Stage & Resource Planning
• Risk & Issue management
• Quality Assurance

Five Rivers .NET Hosting platform

• The Website is hosted on our Windows based Website hosting services

Domain research and Procurement

• Five Rivers are authorised Nominet domain registrars

Emails

• Email setup and management via our in house technical support team

Project Management

Planning & ensure successful delivery of all project requirements based on a PRINCE2/waterfall methodology.
This included:

• Specifications & Documentation
• Stage & Resource Planning - including a clear staged approach:
• Planning (Information architecture)
• Design (Imagery, Interface, and corporate standards)
• Development
• Data Migration
• Implementation & testing ( CMS & Front End, Accessibility & Web Standards, Usability, Technical & Functions, Database)
• Risk & Issue Management
• Quality Assurance

Consultancy

• Planned and ad-hoc consultancy at client site location
• Understanding existing CMS & system to enable full support to already established user groups
• Assisting in defining deliverables, including future considerations
• Recommendations for improvement including technological and user focussed functions
• Updating project brief and direction
• Attending training workshops and assisting in promoting the product improvements

• Defining a clear program of work and project schedule.
• All key deliverables were defined and using a PRINCE2 methodology stage based approach, and then deployed successfully.
• Training was provided on site for key stakeholders and user groups
• In depth step by step user guide and manuals were developed for the 4 key users and the website administrators
• Regular update meeting were scheduled with Project manager and stakeholders

Technical

• As part of support SLA - support was provided by the Five Rivers Helpdesk on 08458380755 and www.fiverivers.net/support . This incorporated technical issues including domains, email and hosting.
• An agreed 6 week period was set to allow for full user and stakeholder testing.
• Data Migration was one of the key initial project requirements.
• Existing data was stored in an open source MySQL database for both the Website content and actual vacancy based information.
• Five Rivers followed a systematic process based on our existing methodologies.
• Specific project constraints were implemented to comply with the data protection required for the confidential public sector data.
• Further recommendations on usability and relevance of updated data were implemented based on user feedback and updated project requirements.

What They Said

Five Rivers have worked very closely with us to develop a complex website that satisfied a range of customers. They are always very accommodating and respond promptly and efficiently to requests and development issues. Five Rivers are a pleasure to deal with and we would not hesitate to recommend them to other organisations.
Mel Smith
Project Manager

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