The City of Conroe is set to launch a new and improved website after over a decade's stagnation in its digital presence. Slated to go live on May 20, the revamped website, which works smoothly on mobile devices, aims to provide a user-friendly experience for the community. In a move to overhaul the archaic platform, the city contracted Revize, a Michigan-based company with a local office in Conroe, for $49,500, as per the Houston Chronicle.
With the new site, city officials are confident in its potential to connect more effectively with residents. Communication and Public Information Officer Andrew Yousse plans to quickly and inform citizens with a website that sheds the generic government feel. “Our goal is to inform our citizens with quicker, timelier information that they need to know,” Yousse expressed in a session with the city council reported by the Houston Chronicle. The site is set to feature a staggering 537 pages and more than 1,074 images and graphics.
Following a competitive selection process involving 11 submissions, Revize was chosen for the redesign that will not only make the site visually appealing but also enhance the overall navigation. Repeat visits to the website should be pleasantly familiar, as the site is designed with an emphasis on audience-based navigation and a new internal search system to efficiently tailor user experience. Additionally, a calendar and news section will provide a steady flow of event information and updates, keeping the citizens of Conroe abreast of local affairs.
Conroe's city council understands the importance of keeping digital content up to date. Councilman Harry Hardman underscored the vitality of current content, stating that "The lifeblood of any website is content. It has to be fresh, it has to be updated and it has to be relevant to what is going on," in a statement obtained by the Houston Chronicle. The city reports having designated staff from each department to ensure information remains fresh on the new platform.
The excitement for the new website is palpable within the city's administration. Conroe's commitment to digital progress is clear as it steps forward into a more user-focused and accessible online front. Citizens eagerly awaiting the improved digital experience can mark their calendars for 10:00 am on May 20th, when the website is scheduled to launch. More details on the upcoming site can be found on Conroe Today, where Andrew Yousse's vision for a platform representing the unique identity of Conroe, Texas is outlined.
