4-H Ontario

Solution

Sandbox began the 4-H website redesign project by conducting a thorough Digital Strategy phase. We met with multiple stakeholders including staff, volunteers, membership and board members to get opinions for 4-H’s dynamic audience. Our discovery also includes a review of web traffic statistics that was used to identify popular content as well as pages that could be removed or amalgamated due to limited interactions. Our team also worked with 4-H to gain a full understanding of their existing technical products and infrastructure, including their Raisers Edge Database, and the expectations for third-party integrations. Our in-house designer created a custom responsive design for the new www. 4-hontario.ca based on the aesthetic preference identified as part of our discovery. We ensured the design was user-centric, engaging and aligned with the established 4-H brand. Sandbox established a new information architecture that ensured frequently accessed information was in a prominent location but was also easily adaptable and responsive to audience demands. The new 4-H Ontario website was built in the WordPress Content Management System and now features online events, program registration and membership management capabilities. There is a secure Portal for Board members to access proprietary documents and materials. Sandbox also created a custom, interactive, dynamic map that provides a visually engaging geographical view of all of 4-H Ontario Associations. User can quickly identify their closest association, view the colour-coded map by region, and easily navigate to dedicated Association pages for more information.