Ethnic Online
Introduction
Ethnic Online is a media platform dedicated to promoting successful Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs, executives, and individuals making significant contributions in their respective fields. However, their outdated website, built on WIX, was not effectively showcasing their mission. After consulting with Leonard Webb, the CEO, Zion Webmedia reimagined their digital platform. Here’s how we transformed their website and provided ongoing maintenance and social media management to elevate their online presence.
Client Background
Ethnic Online celebrates the achievements of ethnic communities by highlighting the success stories of entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals in high-paying roles. As the go-to platform for inspiring stories from Black and Hispanic communities, it was crucial for them to have a modern and professional online presence to better engage their audience and provide easy access to their content.
Project Objectives
- Rebuild the website on WordPress to improve user experience and make it mobile-responsive.
- Ensure the website is easy to navigate, allowing users to search articles effortlessly.
- Implement an eCommerce integration for invoice-based payment processing.
- Provide ongoing website maintenance and social media management.
The Solution
After discussing Leonard Webb’s vision for Ethnic Online, we implemented the following key changes:
Key steps we took:
- Website Redesign: We migrated the website from WIX to WordPress, giving it a fresh, modern look. The new website is fully mobile-responsive, ensuring an optimal viewing experience across all devices.
- Improved Searchability: Users can now easily search and browse through the vast array of articles, making it simpler for the audience to discover content.
- Contact and Engagement: We added a streamlined web form, making it easy for users to get in touch with Ethnic Online for inquiries and collaborations.
- eCommerce Integration: We implemented an eCommerce system that allows users to process payments directly on the website by submitting invoice numbers, simplifying business transactions.
- Website Maintenance: To ensure the site remains functional and secure, we provided ongoing maintenance, including regular updates to all plugins and security measures.
- Social Media Management: We handled Facebook requests and maintained Ethnic Online’s social profiles, helping to boost their digital engagement.
Results
The revamped website and ongoing services resulted in significant improvements for Ethnic Online:
- Enhanced User Experience: The new mobile-responsive design provides a seamless experience for users on both desktop and mobile devices.
- Increased Engagement: With improved search functionality and a clear content structure, visitors can now easily explore articles and success stories.
- Simplified Payment Processing: The eCommerce feature allows users to make payments directly through the website, streamlining their invoicing system.
- Improved Social Media Presence: By managing their social media accounts, we’ve helped Ethnic Online stay engaged with their audience and respond to inquiries quickly.
- Consistent Website Performance: Regular plugin updates and maintenance have ensured that the website runs smoothly without any downtime.
