I have done quite a few website redesigns over the past decade or so. When taking on a new project, I suggest to customers that they utilize a content management system (CMS). The ease of updating content (versus traditional code editing) is a huge winner for clients.
My favorite web CMS platforms are WordPress, Google Sites and DNN. See the benefits of each
here.
The Project:
This project was for a local home builder looking to modernize and expand their online presence.
Out With the Old:
The old site was something I designed a while back using MS Expression Web (html 4, CSS and JavaScript). It was functional, but not very easy to update.
BEFORE REDESIGN - HTML4
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Website before being redesigned. |
In With the New:
For the new website I opted for Google Sites (, with embedded Google Drive documents, Picasa Web albums and YouTube videos.
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Google Sites for local home builder after redesign. |
Let me know what you think using comment section below. - LAJ