Rebuilding website for Wisconsin capitol

Madison had long relied on its own developers to manage their website. Over time, the site became overly complex and difficult to sustain. The City needed an experienced partner in web development, accessibility, and best practices to lead a comprehensive rebuild and ensure long-term maintainability.

Drawing on years of experience supporting government clients, our team worked closely with Madison to design a more sustainable website. We began with a full audit of the existing build, then created a plan to simplify the architecture, remove unnecessary elements, and prioritize essential functionality.

A defining aspect of this project was our partnership with Madison’s internal development team. The City wanted its developers directly involved, both to learn from our process and to take full ownership after launch. We guided the team through best practices in build planning, migration strategy, layout and theming, and CMS configuration.

Pairing with a client’s team required clear coordination. We established a joint Jira board, dedicated Slack channel, and weekly project check-ins to ensure alignment and keep the project moving smoothly.