Modernizing a Government Public Health Website with a Flexible Content Architecture and Enhanced Security

The organization manages an extensive and complex health data website that requires frequent updates, diverse content types, and flexible page layouts. With the upcoming deprecation of its legacy CMS platform, it faces risks related to security, content architecture flexibility, and maintainability. Additionally, the organization needs to empower its internal team with a user-friendly content management system that meets accessibility standards and integrates secure login solutions.

A large public health organization or research institution dedicated to disseminating health data, reports, and insights to clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and the general public.

• Successfully migrate the existing website to the latest version of the selected content management platform.
• Redesign and implement a flexible, component-based content architecture to support diverse content types and layouts, enabling non-technical staff to build and modify pages efficiently.
• Develop a comprehensive design system and component library to ensure visual consistency, accessibility compliance (e.g., WCAG 2.1), and future scalability.
• Integrate enhanced security measures, including secure authentication via Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions.
• Optimize for performance and scalability to handle increasing traffic and content volume.
• Enable the client to maintain full control over landing pages, content presentation, and resource promotion through a drag-and-drop interface.

• Component-based design system that allows building feature-rich pages with reusable, accessible UI components.
• Drag-and-drop page builder interface to facilitate quick and intuitive content creation and layout adjustments.
• Custom teaser modules capable of displaying different data depending on context, such as author names or publication titles.
• Support for diverse content types, including articles, reports, events, and multimedia resources.
• Implementation of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) compliance for all page elements and components.
• Role-based access control for content editing and site management.
• Predefined templates and customizable layouts to streamline content publishing.

• Single Sign-On (SSO) provider for secure user authentication.
• Analytics tools for traffic tracking, user interaction monitoring, and campaign analysis.
• Video platforms for embedded multimedia content, with cookies for view tracking and bandwidth optimization.
• Third-party tools for social sharing, feedback collection, and advertising personalization.

• Scalability to support increasing content volume and visitor numbers without performance degradation.
• Performance optimization to ensure fast page load times across devices.
• Security enhancements including secure endpoints, user authentication, and compliance with data privacy standards.
• Accessibility compliance, ensuring all pages meet WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Maintainability with well-documented codebase and modular architecture.

The migration and redesign will enable the client to deliver timely and accessible health information, increase user engagement, and strengthen its role as a trusted public health resource. Expected outcomes include improved site security, enhanced content flexibility, and a more intuitive user experience, positioning the organization as a leader in public health communication and data dissemination.