Specifications include, but are not limited to: The purpose of the Village Website Design and Replacement project is to update the Villagewebsite with a new design and website content information architecture that supports easynavigation to key services, content management system (CMS), and updated content. 1 Project Goals The primary goal of this project is to replace the current website with a new and improved website. The new website will be easier for users to navigate, more efficient for Village staff to manage, and provide a wide variety of services to the citizens of the Village of Oak Lawn. The Vendor will provide the Village with an information ready, turn-key website that Village staff can immediately begin to migrate information into. Short Term Goals 1. Improve the tools that support updating the website, i.e. content management system (CMS). 2. Improve the information architecture that supports easy navigation of the site to key Village services. 3. Redesign the website with a new look and feel supporting the branding efforts of the Village and reflecting the diverse make up and vision of the citizens of the Village. Long Term Goals 1. Improve the timeliness of content published to the website. 2. Expand the services the Village offers to citizens on the website. 3. Enable updating the look and feel of the website on an as-needed basis. 4. Expand the amount of information the Village publishes on the website. 5. Ensure easy accessibility and navigational user experience, encouraging citizens to return. 6. Reflect the values and character of the Village both visually and informationally. 3(A)2 Project Objectives 1. Redesign the information architecture of the Village's website. 2. Replace the website CMS software. 3. Implement electronic workflow for all proposed web postings for approval and promotion. 4. Redesign the look and feel of the website. 5. Implement a new URL. 6. Update and implement website technology management policy and best practices a. Identify and formalize content contributors from each department who will ensure that all content is accurate and up to date
