Zen Ex Machina creates a modern spin to the old fashioned business directory for the Gold Creek businesses in Nichols, Canberra
The Situation
ZXM was engaged to create a smart, modern and professional online business directory for the small businesses in the Gold Creek region. The key challenge was to ensure that it was not only easy to use but also provided cross-promotion of businesses to maximise the opportunity for customers to engage using mobile devices. ​
The Solution
ZXM focussed on a simple solution:
Responsive design – so that a single design would provide ease of use across mobile, tablet and desktop platforms without the need to build a specialised app.
WordPress CMS – ensuring the website could be rapidly developed at a low-cost.
Related links plugins – for cross-promotion of offerings.
Facebook integration – so that events could be managed through Facebook and more easily reach their audience through this social media channel.
The Results
The cross-promotion of businsses in their website has enabled each to leverage each others’ strengths and open up opportunities to their customers that were not possible in the physical world. This has increased walk-ins and improved visibility of all of the offerings of the Gold Creek village.
Showcase for local businesses
Improved exposure for small businesses without the expense.
Mobile optimised
Designed and developed to help customers find local businesses on any device.
Value Stream Mapping highlighted to business and the solution development team, where there was duplication and waste and where they could streamline the process and work in parallel to deliver the features faster.