Design

The design of the SIEJ website is crafted to offer a professional and informative appearance, ensuring easy access for both journalists and the general public:

• Modern and Clean Look: Utilizing a color palette that reflects nature and the environment, with a minimalistic and professional design.
• Intuitive Navigation: A navigation structure that allows visitors to easily find information about articles, activities, and member profiles.

System Used

Drupal 9 was chosen as the CMS platform due to its flexibility and ability to manage dynamic and diverse content. Key features implemented include:

• Page Builder: A page builder feature that enables the SIEJ team to easily create and organize pages using drag-and-drop functionality without requiring deep technical knowledge.
• Article Management: A content management system that allows journalists to efficiently publish, edit, and archive articles.
• Banner Management: A banner management module that allows for the placement and management of promotional banners or important information across different parts of the site.
• Member Directory: A directory containing profiles of SIEJ members, enabling visitors to search and find environmental journalists by name, region, or area of expertise.
• Member Profile: A feature that allows each journalist to manage and update their personal information, profile photo, and work history.

Solutions Provided

We addressed various challenges in developing this website and provided effective solutions:

• Responsive Design: Ensuring the website displays optimally across various devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones, to provide a consistent and comfortable user experience.
• Data Security: Implementation of the latest security protocols to protect member data and other sensitive information.
• SEO Optimization: A comprehensive SEO strategy to improve the site's search engine ranking and attract more visitors.

Additional Features

We also added several additional features to enhance functionality and user experience:

• Photo Gallery: A gallery showcasing photos from events and documentation of training, seminars, and workshops.
• Newsletter Subscription: A subscription feature that allows visitors to sign up for updates and the latest information from SIEJ.
• Digital Library: A directory of documents such as books, journals, research, and activity reports in PDF format that can be downloaded by website visitors.