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Custom CMS & Web Development for Independent News Publisher

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Website Development
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Industry
Industry

Publishing

Duration
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264 months

Budget
Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date
Start Date

1 January 2001

Team Size
Team Size

6-10

Engagement Model
Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

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75/100
Good

Project Capability Score (PCS) estimates how capable Realm Digital is of successfully delivering a project like this, based on its past experience, track record, and ability to handle similar work. Learn more about PCS

Client

Daily Maverick

map South Africa

Project Summary

Realm Digital provided custom software development services to an investigative journalism and independent news publisher. Over more than a decade they delivered web development, design, a bespoke CMS and a WordPress migration while providing strategic architectural advice. The client praised their technical skills, communication, and partnership approach and continues to engage them on a project basis as internal capabilities have grown.

Key Challenges

  • Lack of in-house technical development resources during startup
  • Need to outsource development and support publishing systems and CMS

Project Deliverables

  • Bespoke CMS
  • iPad publishing system
  • WordPress migration
  • News website features
  • Web development and design

Project Solution

Realm Digital provided custom software development and licensed a bespoke CMS. They developed iPad publishing systems, CMS components, and web features, later helping the client migrate to WordPress and build additional functionality for the news website. They provided strategic advice on architecture and systems, acted as the client’s long-term outsourced development partner, and are engaged on a project basis when in-house capacity or skills are insufficient.

Project Outcome

  • High-quality website with many visitors
  • Business growth at an affordable rate
  • Client developed in-house skills while retaining vendor for project work
  • Improved project management and a reliable partnership

Platforms

  • CMSCMS
  • MobileMobile
  • WebWeb

Tech Stack

  • iOSiOS
  • WordPressWordPress

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4star

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“For over 10 years, Realm Digital has successfully worked on the client’s projects. The team stands out for their deep understanding of the business’ needs, their technical skills, and commitment. They provide honest feedback and communicate well through meetings, chats, shared files, and emails.”

Styli Charalambous

Co-Founder & CEO

Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.

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