Redesign of Websites

Complete redesign of 3 main association sites from mapping content from old sites all the way through deployment which were our first Azure assets.

Context

Complete redesign and rebuild of three main public-facing association websites, migrating from legacy on-premises infrastructure to Azure-hosted web applications.

Architectural Decisions

OrchardCMS chosen as the content management platform for its flexibility and .NET ecosystem integration.
Azure Web Applications selected for hosting to improve performance, scalability, and reduce infrastructure management overhead.
Content mapping from old sites to new was a significant planning effort.

Challenges

Mapping and migrating content from three legacy websites to the new platform.
Coordinating with multiple stakeholders across departments for content review and approval.
Ensuring SEO continuity during the migration.
First Azure deployment for the organization, requiring new deployment processes and procedures.

Outcomes

Successfully launched three redesigned websites on Azure.
Improved site performance and user experience.
Established the organization's first Azure-hosted web applications, paving the way for future cloud migrations.
Reduced infrastructure maintenance burden by moving from on-premises to managed cloud hosting.

My Role

Lead Developer responsible for architecture, design, and implementation. Coordinated content migration with department stakeholders. Managed the Azure deployment process.

Notes

These were the association's first assets hosted on Azure, marking a significant milestone in the organization's cloud adoption journey.