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Enhancing MASTS’ online presence with a robust, scalable Umbraco platform.

Transitioning from legacy infrastructure to deliver a high-performing, user-friendly resource for marine academics and organisations across Scotland.

Case study
Client MASTS (Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland)
Platform Rebuilt from Umbraco 4 to Umbraco 7
Services Website rebuild, resource map development, hosting and support
Sector Marine Science & Research
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A scalable Umbraco platform for Scotland's marine science community

Empowering Scotland's Marine Science Community MASTS (Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland) needed a complete overhaul of their digital presence to address severe performance and usability issues.

Their existing Umbraco site, developed by a previous agency, suffered from outdated technology and lack of support. Our mission was to rebuild the platform from scratch, delivering a powerful, scalable solution that met the needs of marine academics, researchers, and organisations across Scotland.

Challenges

  • Tight budget and timeline: Delivering a high-quality solution under budget and within a limited timeframe.
  • Complex requirements: Developing an advanced resource map with detailed filtering and visualisation tools.
Key features

Six features that rebuilt the platform.

Modern Umbraco CMS
Upgraded from a very old version 4 of Umbraco, providing a robust and scalable platform with modern features.
Resource map development
An extensive resource map letting users visualise marine sites across Scotland, with custom development to handle large datasets efficiently through a user-friendly interface.
Member registration system
A secure registration system integrated with the CMS to manage members and allow access to restricted areas.
Responsive design
A fully responsive website optimised for seamless use across devices, ensuring accessibility for all users.
Performance optimisation
Addressed existing performance bottlenecks, ensuring faster loading times and improved site stability.
Content migration and restructuring
Migrated all content while restructuring menus and navigation for a better user experience.
“Simon and his team delivered an exceptional website for MASTS, solving our performance issues and creating a user-friendly platform for our marine science community. The resource map has become an invaluable tool for researchers across Scotland.”
John Thompson · MASTS
Outcome

Outcome.

The MASTS website was transformed into a scalable and high-performing platform, delivering exceptional usability for researchers and organisations. Client Feedback: The client was overjoyed with the results, praising the usability improvements and the innovative Resource Map feature. Ongoing Success: We hosted and maintained the website for several years, ensuring its performance and reliability.

What can you expect?

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