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Website Challenges Confronting Higher Education
Through our experience we have discovered some common pain points of higher education websites:
Legacy Systems
One of the biggest headaches is probably dealing with those pesky legacy content management systems. They're often clunky, hard to manage, and not very user-friendly. On top of that, they might not offer the flexibility or features that you need to provide a great user experience or generate and manage content efficiently.
Website Navigation
A common issue is that your website might be a bit of a labyrinth. With so many departments, faculties, and services, it's challenging to organize information in a way that's easy for visitors to navigate. Users getting lost on your website and struggling to find what they need can lead to a frustrating experience.
Mobile Responsiveness
We're in the smartphone era, but maybe your website isn't. If your site isn't optimized for mobile devices, you're missing out on a big chunk of potential traffic. Your students, faculty, and prospective students are all using their phones to access information on the go, and if your site isn't up to par, they might just bounce off.
Consistency and Branding
Your website is the face of your institution in the digital world. If there's a lack of visual consistency or branding across your site, it can create a disjointed experience for users and doesn't reflect well on your institution's image.
Content Management
Keeping your site updated with fresh and relevant content can be a mammoth task. Without efficient content management systems, this can become a time-consuming and resource-intensive process.
Compliance Issues
Ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and data security regulations is a significant challenge for universities and colleges when it comes to their websites. Compliance standards, particularly those related to accessibility (ADA) and third-party vendor risk (HECVAT), are complex and constantly evolving. Keeping up with these changes and implementing them across all web content can be a daunting task. Additionally, HECVAT compliance poses complexities in terms of conducting risk assessments, implementing robust security measures, and ongoing monitoring. Investing in the right tools and expertise is crucial to address these compliance challenges and safeguard sensitive data.
Website Navigation
A common issue is that your website might be a bit of a labyrinth. With so many departments, faculties, and services, it's challenging to organize information in a way that's easy for visitors to navigate. Users getting lost on your website and struggling to find what they need can lead to a frustrating experience.
Mobile Responsiveness
We're in the smartphone era, but maybe your website isn't. If your site isn't optimized for mobile devices, you're missing out on a big chunk of potential traffic. Your students, faculty, and prospective students are all using their phones to access information on the go, and if your site isn't up to par, they might just bounce off.
Consistency and Branding
Your website is the face of your institution in the digital world. If there's a lack of visual consistency or branding across your site, it can create a disjointed experience for users and doesn't reflect well on your institution's image.
Content Management
Keeping your site updated with fresh and relevant content can be a mammoth task. Without efficient content management systems, this can become a time-consuming and resource-intensive process.
Compliance Issues
Ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and data security regulations is a significant challenge for universities and colleges when it comes to their websites. Compliance standards, particularly those related to accessibility (ADA) and third-party vendor risk (HECVAT), are complex and constantly evolving. Keeping up with these changes and implementing them across all web content can be a daunting task. Additionally, HECVAT compliance poses complexities in terms of conducting risk assessments, implementing robust security measures, and ongoing monitoring. Investing in the right tools and expertise is crucial to address these compliance challenges and safeguard sensitive data.
How Are We Helping Out?
Step 1: Problem Identification
Our experts will carry out a comprehensive assessment to understand your current architecture, systems and the core issues to pinpoint your needs.
Step 2: Plan for Success
We will create a thorough roadmap based on the identified needs. Thanks to our expertise, we will leverage data-driven insights to make informed design and technology choices that best fit your situation and vision.
Step 3: Website Creation
Once in agreement, our extensive team of multinational experts will execute the plan, preparing your institution, your website, and your operations for maximum success.
Case Study: Iowa Valley's Journey
Witness the captivating journey of Iowa Valley Community College District as they partnered with eWay Corp to create a visually stunning higher education website that attracts and engages prospective students.
Make a Positive Impact on the Lives of Students
What educational websites really need?
Here are the essentials:
User-Friendly CMS
You deserve a modern and intuitive Content Management System (CMS) like Drupal or WordPress that will improve the overall site’s functionality.
Our team will be the right fit, like for our previous clients.
In 2021 our team successfully migrated Naropa University’s old website to WordPress. After the migration, Naropa University experienced an increase of 12% in enrollment for the Fall 2021 semester.
Mobile Optimization
Recent studies show that about 43.2% of all higher ed website traffic now comes from mobile devices. So, it's crucial to have a mobile-friendly website. Our Eway Corp experts will ensure that your site is optimized for seamless mobile experiences, capturing the attention of your mobile-savvy audience.
Streamlined Navigation
Organizing vast amounts of information can be a challenge, but we'll help you create a user-friendly website with streamlined navigation.
Great search functionalities so visitors will appreciate finding what they need quickly and effortlessly.
Strong Branding
Consistency is key in building a strong brand. Our Eway Corp experts will work closely with you to ensure your website reflects your institution's brand and ethos at every click. Together, we'll create a cohesive and engaging online presence.
Effective Analytics
Understanding your website's performance is crucial. We'll implement effective analytics tools like Google Analytics to track key metrics such as session duration and bounce rate. With valuable insights obtained from Google Analytics 4, we can continuously optimize your website for better results.
Integration of Third-Party Systems
Higher education institutions often rely on various third-party systems, such as student information systems, learning management systems, and event management platforms. Integrating these systems seamlessly with the website can be a technical challenge and require ongoing maintenance and updates.
Mobile Optimization
Recent studies show that about 43.2% of all higher ed website traffic now comes from mobile devices. So, it's crucial to have a mobile-friendly website. Our Eway Corp experts will ensure that your site is optimized for seamless mobile experiences, capturing the attention of your mobile-savvy audience.
Streamlined Navigation
Organizing vast amounts of information can be a challenge, but we'll help you create a user-friendly website with streamlined navigation.
Great search functionalities so visitors will appreciate finding what they need quickly and effortlessly.
Strong Branding
Consistency is key in building a strong brand. Our Eway Corp experts will work closely with you to ensure your website reflects your institution's brand and ethos at every click. Together, we'll create a cohesive and engaging online presence.
Effective Analytics
Understanding your website's performance is crucial. We'll implement effective analytics tools like Google Analytics to track key metrics such as session duration and bounce rate. With valuable insights obtained from Google Analytics 4, we can continuously optimize your website for better results.
Integration of Third-Party Systems
Higher education institutions often rely on various third-party systems, such as student information systems, learning management systems, and event management platforms. Integrating these systems seamlessly with the website can be a technical challenge and require ongoing maintenance and updates.
Our Solutions
At eWay Corp, we understand the challenges and opportunities that higher education institutions face on their journey toward success. As a trusted web development agency, we bring fresh perspectives and advanced skill sets to the table and help our clients to meet their needs.
Whether you're a small or large university, we offer flexible options like WordPress, powerful solutions like Drupal, or closed-source alternatives like Cascade. Trust our expertise to guide you towards the perfect solution for your unique needs.
With our expertise in serving higher education clients, we help institutions worldwide address complex challenges - whether it's developing a robust website or implementing scalable and integrated software solutions, or optimizing IT services and capabilities, we are dedicated to helping higher education institutions thrive.
Our Core Values
Community Contribution & Engagement
At eWay Corp, we want to make sure we make a difference with our work.
Accountability Through Integrity & Transparency
Our commitment to transparency, honesty, and accountability means we will always have hard conversations first but always keep your best interest at heart.
Happy Employees, Happy Clients
We focus on employee well-being by creating a motivated, passionate team that consistently produces high-quality work, for satisfied clients.
Constantly Delivering Amazing Results
Our Quality Assurance team is consistently exceeding expectations with our meticulous attention to detail and innovative approach.
Mutual Respect, Diversity, & Inclusion
Having a global team and removing all stereotype barriers allows us to leverage the top talent to benefit our clients.
Constantly Delivering Amazing Results
Our Quality Assurance team is consistently exceeding expectations with our meticulous attention to detail and innovative approach.
Mutual Respect, Diversity, & Inclusion
Having a global team and removing all stereotype barriers allows us to leverage the top talent to benefit our clients.
Why Choose Us?
Why should you pick us as your partner?
Unparalleled Expertise
Our team of skilled professionals remains committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and technologies, ensuring that we provide cutting-edge solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Complete Transparency
Open communication, honesty, and peace of mind – that's our promise at eWay Corp. From project details to progress updates, we keep you fully informed at every step, fostering trust and successful collaborations.
Dedicated Support
We're passionate about your success and committed to being there every step of the way. With our responsive, proactive team, you'll receive personalized attention and prompt resolution of any challenges or concerns.
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