Case Study: Hanover County Economic Development boosts business attraction and retention with Whittington Consulting's website redesign

Hanover County Economic Development adds WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility and 11-language support with Whittington Consulting

Hanover County Economic Development, a primary driver of business growth in Central Virginia, faced a challenge where its successful website had outgrown its original structure due to an expanding volume of content. This created a gap between the department's real-world effectiveness and its digital presence, risking its competitive perception. They engaged Whittington Consulting for a strategic website redesign to re-evaluate the information architecture, modernize the design, and implement a more flexible content management system.

Whittington Consulting delivered a custom WordPress website with a reorganized, intuitive structure and a modern design that adhered to the county's brand. The solution included a robust toolkit for site selectors with integrated property search tools and a commitment to accessibility with WCAG 2.1 AA compliance and multi-language support. The result for Hanover County was a confident digital presence that enhanced credibility, streamlined the decision-making process for businesses, and provided a flexible foundation for future growth, solidifying its reputation as a premier business destination.