The Brief
CACHE designed the website, incorporating the new branding and creating a platform to showcase Finch & Partners’ work, global partnerships and positioning in their field. Our role was to turn the design into a fast, easy-to-use, CMS-driven website that matched the ambition of the rebrand.
Our Solutions
Design handover and development approach
Once the desktop and mobile designs were signed off, we began planning the build. We used our flexible blocks system to create the foundations of the site. The system consists of content blocks and templates that support easy content management and work seamlessly across modern desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
With the structure in place, we applied the design styling. Design features include a world clock displaying times in cities around the world relevant to the work of Finch & Partners, and accent lines that move as the user enters the homepage and scrolls down.
Easily updatable content
We built the site using Statamic, a robust, modern and easy-to-use content management system (CMS). This gives the Finch & Partners team control over their content and makes day-to-day edits simple while supporting more substantial updates when they are ready to evolve the site in line with future business plans.
Extensibility
We knew the client had plans to extend the site in the future and made sure the build would be ready for that by selecting the best tech for the job. As we now approach a second phase of work, we are confident the site is built for extensibility.
Integrations and infrastructure
Several integrations were required to meet the client’s needs:
Analytics: We recommended Matomo Cloud based on cookies and privacy. The client agreed, and we installed the tracking code.
Compliance: The client chose Termly as the solution for their legal notices, which we embedded into the site.
CRM: HubSpot was used as the client’s CRM, and we integrated it with the contact forms.
We also worked closely with Finch & Partners’ technology partner to configure their server environment ahead of launch.
Adaptable Timelines
To support key moments in Finch & Partners calendar, they required us to make some adjustments to the timeline. We maintained regular contact with the team throughout to ensure continuity and a smooth project delivery.
Results
We successfully delivered a brand new, CMS-driven website that brings the Finch & Partners brand to life and has been positively received. Polished, flexible and easy to manage, it gives the team a long-term platform to showcase their work.
You can see the website here. If you’d like to learn more about how we create showcase sites such as this one, please get in touch.
