WordPress Website and Digital Strategy for News Outlet
Services Covered:

Industry
Publishing
Duration
29 months
Budget
Confidential
Start Date
1 June 2018
Team Size
6-10
Engagement Model
Nearshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
71/100
Good
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Client
Confidential
Project Summary
A UK news outlet engaged Q agency to build a WordPress-based website and provide digital strategy so the publication could expand into guidance and learning in the financial space. Q agency delivered a functional, SEO-optimized, easily editable CMS and continues to provide strategic consulting and data-driven optimization using Google Analytics. Since launch (engagement began June 2018), internal stakeholders have seen strong increases in organic traffic and report smooth collaboration and high-quality communication.
Key Challenges
- Editorial strength in news but a gap in guidance/learning content
- Need to create a site to explore learning in the financial space
- Requirement for an easily editable, SEO-optimized CMS to support ongoing editorial updates
Project Deliverables
- Functional WordPress website
- Editorial CMS for regularly updated content
- SEO optimization
- Google Analytics integration and ongoing data-driven optimization
- Site taxonomy restructure
Project Solution
Q agency built a functional website on WordPress that the client can regularly update with editorial content. The vendor implemented SEO best practices and restructured the site taxonomy to improve findability. They integrated Google Analytics and provide ongoing, data-driven optimization and strategic consulting. The engagement is ongoing and the client works with a six-person vendor team.
Project Outcome
- 40% month-over-month growth in organic traffic after taxonomy changes
- Improved editorial findability following taxonomy restructure
- Consistently met sprint goals and reliable delivery
- Strong project management and communication resulting in smooth collaboration
Platforms
CMS
Web
Tech Stack
WordPress
Google Analytics
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Since the launch of the site, internal stakeholders have seen an impressive monthly increase in organic traffic. The process of working with Q agency has been smooth and seamless, as the team offers a high degree of communication, professionalism, and expertise.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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