When an education platform serves millions of users across an entire state, every detail matters. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) needed to transform how they deliver critical information to students, parents, and educators while coordinating content from multiple departments. And they wanted to look good doing it.
Their solution required custom development at every level, from sophisticated approval systems to specialized functionality for everything from press releases to school nutrition information.
GaDOE’s website had grown to over 2,000 pages over a decade, with content scattered across departments and platforms. School districts couldn’t easily find essential resources. Parents struggled to access information about their children’s education. Staff members needed technical expertise just to make basic updates. Luckily, they had come to the right place.
Beneath the Surface Lay Even Deeper Technical Challenges:
Our team of web wizards developed comprehensive solutions that would serve every stakeholder in Georgia’s education community. Here’s how we brought it all together:
Most websites combine where content is managed with how it’s displayed, like a car where the engine and body are permanently connected. We built something more sophisticated: a headless architecture that separates these functions. The content management system (built on WordPress) handles all the backend tasks independently, while a custom-built Next.js frontend delivers that content to users.
Connected by GraphQL, This Separation Means:
Press releases are vital for communicating with Georgia’s education community, but they need to be easy to create and consistently professional. We built a custom post type (CPT) – think of it as a specialized template system. This allows any authorized user to publish polished announcements that maintain the GaDOE brand.
Our Automated Backend Handles All the Complex Distribution Work:
With a hundred-plus content creators across departments, GaDOE needed a system to maintain order without creating backlogs and bottlenecks. We developed a sophisticated content workflow system that’s powerful enough for administrators but intuitive for everyday users.
This Approval System Empowers Teams While Maintaining Strict Governance:
Every department at GaDOE has unique design needs and requirements. They turned to our custom web design services to craft and maintain a cohesive user experience for all.
This Modular Development Strategy Delivered Specialized Functionality Where It Matters Most:
A state education website serves everyone: students, parents, educators, and the entire Georgia community. We developed distinct user pathways that guide each audience to their needed resources while maintaining a consistent, professional experience:
Our custom-built frameworks optimized how GaDOE manages and delivers content. What used to require technical expertise and hours of work now happens with a few clicks. From press releases to grant allocations, each piece of content flows through purpose-built systems that ensure consistency and simplicity. The results speak for themselves:
The new platform solves today’s challenges and prepares for tomorrow’s opportunities. Whether you’re looking to enhance your analytics capabilities, improve your content discovery through professional SEO campaigns, or integrate with emerging technologies, this foundation is built to grow with your needs.
Ready to breathe life back into your website? Let’s talk about building your new digital abode.