SENTINEL
Services we provide:
- Discovery
- Strategy
- UX/UI design
- Website development
- Kentico implementation
About Sentinel
Sentinel is one of the largest employee benefits providers in the Northeast with 4,000+ clients and more than 250,000 plan participants. Sentinel partnered with SilverTech for their website redesign to accentuate their competitive advantages to other providers and strengthen brand messaging and company culture online. Additionally, they wanted to highlight Sentinel as a one-stop-shop benefits provider for employers and employees. Sentinel sought SilverTech’s expertise to create an experience geared towards the individual including storytelling elements through iconography, lifestyle-type imagery, and testimonials on their website.
The Process
Sentinel chose SilverTech’s recommendation of Kentico for several reasons. What appealed most to them was the easy-to-use interface for content editors, the ability to tag content clearly and effectively for multiple user groups, varied ability levels/place in the sales funnel, and the platform’s marketing automation abilities. Since the main goal of this website redesign was to create lead generation, the power and customizable functionality of the Kentico CMS coupled with the easy-to-use personalization and marketing automation features was a no brainer for Sentinel.
The Challenges
SilverTech faced several challenges throughout working on this project. One of the pains of Sentinel’s old site was that the homepage was difficult to use, asking users to act before understanding who Sentinel is. The new website clearly communicates the Sentinel brand before asking users to act. Another challenge that SilverTech faced was placing educational materials and related resources in a location and manner on the website that would be the most beneficial to users. This would make it easy for users to find information on their own and eliminate the need for Sentinel to send users direct links to the information. Sentinel loves the new website and SilverTech was able to address all the challenges of the old website.
RESULTS
Digital Marketing Services Backed with Empathy
1/29/25
Empathetic Website Development
In today’s digital landscape, creating a website that resonates with its audience is more important than ever. This is where empathetic design comes into play. Empathetic design is a well-established concept that emphasizes understanding users of a website by anticipating their needs, preferences, and pain points. As we dive deeper into the world of web design and development, we must also consider another critical aspect: the experience of content managers and marketers who maintain these sites.
Understanding Empathetic Design
Empathetic design focuses on the end user, crafting experiences that are intuitive and user-friendly. It’s about designing for the audience that will be interacting with the website. This approach ensures that the navigation is seamless, the content is engaging, and the overall user journey is smooth. In a world where user experience can make or break a brand, empathetic design is not just a bonus; it is a necessity.
The Bigger Picture: Content Managers and Marketers
While the focus on users is vital, it’s equally important to consider those behind the scenes—content managers and marketers. These individuals are responsible for keeping the website up to date, engaging visitors, and analyzing performance metrics. However, many web development agencies overlook their needs during a project, leading to frustration and inefficiencies.
This is where we need to shift our perspective. Empathetic design must extend beyond just the user experience to encompass the workflows of the teams managing the website. After all, a beautiful website is only as effective as its ease of management.
SilverTech’s Approach: Empathetic Development
At SilverTech, we believe in a holistic approach to web development—what we like to call empathetic development. Our strategists take the time to understand how our clients operate in their day-to-day jobs. We engage with teams to learn about their skill sets, preferences, and challenges. This insight allows us to tailor our development process to ensure that managing content is as straightforward and efficient as possible.
By integrating tools and features that align with a team’s existing workflows, we enable marketers and content managers to do their jobs more effectively. This not only boosts productivity but also enhances job satisfaction, as teams can focus on strategy and creativity rather than grappling with cumbersome website processes.
Conclusion
Empathetic website development is about more than just the end user; it’s about fostering an environment where both users and content managers thrive. By prioritizing the needs of all stakeholders, we can create websites that not only look good but also function seamlessly for everyone involved. At SilverTech, we are committed to this philosophy, ensuring that our clients are empowered to succeed in their digital endeavors.
