XIST developed a bilingual easy to manage website using the WordPress content management system. Site requirements included;
Using open source and commercial software XIST was able to quickly and efficiently create a user-friendly website.
XIST researched online video standards and best practices. Using the results from the research phase of the project XIST converted existing videos on DVD to web appropriate formats.
Challenges met include:
XIST configured the open source software, DSpace (http://dspace.org), for a university library that required an institutional digital repository.
This open source digital repository solution was customized for the libraries’ purposes, including developing a graphical user interface to reflect the look and feel of the library’s web site UI.
XIST developed a series of product videos for use on a commercial web site and to integrate with an internet marketing campaign. The videos were shot on location in London and Ottawa. Work included storyboard design, video photography, audio/video editing, and internet marketing through various social networking and Web 2.0 sites including Youtube and wikipedia.
XIST created a visualization of historical data using the SIMILE Timeline Widget with Drupal views.
The project included configuring the SIMLILE Widget and Drupal to run on a local webserver, without internet access.
XIST provided a broad range of Internet development skills related to graphic design, HTML development, and JavaScript programming of web page templates for several of the Natural Resources Canada web and Intranet sites, including the Issues and Topics Natural Hazards site, Earth Sciences Sector, and the International Projects site, among others.
XIST redesigned a web site for a Canadian builder of world-class rowing shells and single racing sculls. The project included a broad range of integrated services:
XIST developed a new web site for an accounting and bookkeeping company. The site has been tremendously successful in generating leads and expanding sales. Services included:
XIST created a website for a small knowledge based company. We scoped the project, created templates, and implemented the site using the WordPress CMS.
For a federal organization, XIST completed a site review that included surveying users, reviewing departmental communications strategy, conducting stakeholder interviews, and analyzing site statistics. The outcome was the creation of a revised information architecture with content and services recommendations to reposition the site for emerging needs.