Streamlining Two Community Websites Into One Unified System
The Lake Whitney Ministerial Alliance and Whitney Food Bank served many of the same community members but operated separate websites with disconnected navigation and duplicated information. This project focused on consolidating both organizations into a single website structure that improved usability, reduced maintenance, and made community resources easier to find.
The Problem
Two separate websites with independent structures
Limited cross-navigation required users to leave one site to access the other
Users often had to restart their search when switching between sites
Content duplicated across both platforms
Inconsistent user experience depending on entry point
Overlap between the organizations created confusion about where information was located
BEFORE — Ministerial Alliance
Independent website structure
No direct connection to Food Bank services
Users navigated separate systems
BEFORE — Food Bank
Independent website structure
Duplicate information across organizations
Limited visibility into related resources
AFTER — Unified Website
One connected website structure
Shared navigation across organizations
Reduced duplicate content
Easier access to related services
Project Improvements
Unified Navigation
Shared Content Structure
Reduced Duplicate Content
Domain-Based Entry Points
Improved User Flow
Easier Maintenance
A New Community Events Hub
The consolidation project created entirely new shared resources that were not practical to maintain across two separate websites.
A centralized location for events, announcements, and community outreach shared across both organizations.
Community Events Hub
Centralized event management
Shared by both organizations
Reduced duplicate posting
Easier updates and maintenance
Why It Matters
Improved visibility for community programs
Consistent information across organizations
Easier navigation for visitors
Better long-term content management
Result
A connected content system that reflects how both organizations already work together while improving usability, maintenance, and access to community resources.
