Our WebsitesCreating a new, innovative website for your Council

At Market Creations Agency, we deliver comprehensive website solutions for local governments through our CouncilConnect platform.

With over 105+ subscribers, 180+ active websites, and 12+ years as WA's leading local government authority website provider, our process is proven and refined.

 

Discovery and Planning

We begin by understanding your specific needs and objectives. Every CouncilConnect website is individually constructed to meet the unique requirements of your local government, ensuring it serves both residents and visitors effectively.

Design Phase

Our designers create modern, visually appealing layouts that:

  • Reflect your area's unique character and brand identity
  • Incorporate responsive design for all devices
  • Focus on intuitive user experience and accessibility
  • Maximise appearance, performance and functionality

Development & Implementation

Our development team builds your website using our secure Spark CMS platform, featuring:

  • User-friendly content management tools
  • Mobile responsive frameworks fully compliant with modern standards
  • Integration capabilities with third-party services
  • Built-in accessibility controls and features

Module Integration

Choose from 100+ available website modules to enhance functionality:

  • Events Calendar for showcasing community activities
  • Near Me mapping features for local attractions
  • Integration with numerous third-party platforms and payment gateways like IntraMaps, Mailchimp and EWay
  • Integration with various ERP systems like TechOne and ReadyTech

Ongoing Support & Maintenance

Our relationship continues after launch with:

  • Regular and worry-free backups
  • Ongoing technical support
  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Monthly website analytics reporting
  • Security updates and monitoring

Website Style Guide

To ensure a consistent and professional user experience we can provide clients with a Website Style Guide. Our team will take your existing brand and develop a consistent tone of voice, look, and feel for your website. The guide covers key elements including website colours, typefaces, button styles, image dimensions and more. Delivered in an easy-to-read format, it also includes explanations of how to manage each element.

Mobile-first design approach

With a significant increase in mobile users, ensuring your website is fully responsive is essential. A refresh guarantees that your site adapts seamlessly to various screen sizes, providing an optimal viewing experience on smartphones and tablets.     

Technology Updates

The digital landscape evolves rapidly. Updating your website with the latest technologies ensures it remains secure, fast, and compatible with modern browsers and devices. It enhances performance, reduces loading times, and improves user experience, which is crucial for keeping visitors engaged and satisfied.

Design Trends

An outdated design can make your website look unprofessional and deter visitors. A modern, aesthetically pleasing design not only attracts attention but also improves usability. Enhanced navigation, intuitive layouts, and accessible features ensure visitors can find information quickly, boosting their overall experience.

Same content with a new lookWebsite Refresh

Refreshing your website every few years delivers significant value to your council and your community.

A modernised site enhances user experience by integrating the latest technologies, ensuring faster load times, robust security, and seamless mobile responsiveness. It also revitalises your brand by aligning with current design trends while reinforcing your council's identity. 

An updated website makes it easier for residents to find essential information while improving search engine performance and increasing your visibility. Regular updates ensure your digital presence remains a trusted resource that effectively meets the evolving needs of your community.

All your websites in one placeWhat is a multi-site?

As a CouncilConnect subscriber, we can develop additional websites for your organisation as multi-site extensions to your existing website infrastructure meaning all can have a similar look and brand but have their own unique design, menu and site navigation, SEO, analytics, and domain name.

Examples of multi-sites

City of Vincent Library Shire of Dardanup Leisure Centre Shire of Perenjori Tourism City of Busselton Airport Town of Port Hedland Matt Dann Cinema

Multi-sites offer several strategic advantages, including bundling all annual hosting, support, and maintenance costs into a single subscription fee.

Multi-site website feature in Spark CMS allows all websites to be hosted in the one CMS and hosting environment, with the ability to content share from your CouncilConnect site to a multi-site streamlined. It also means staff only have one content management system to learn!

Market Creations Team