WebCitz started working with this client in 2008
- Client: Technical Engineering Specialists (website offline)
- Platform: Other
- Industry: Construction / Real Estate
- Services: Maintenance / Support
The Challenge
In 2009, the web was transitioning toward more modern standards, but many high-end service firms still relied on hand-coded HTML sites. TES faced a few specific challenges:
- Maintenance Agility: Because the site was built in static HTML/CSS, making updates to their service offerings (like adding DirecPC or new lighting control partners) required direct code manipulation rather than a simple CMS login.
- Display Compatibility: As noted on their site at the time, the web was still optimizing for “600 x 800 monitors” and legacy browsers like Netscape and Internet Explorer 8. Keeping the site looking professional across these older platforms was a constant task.
- Reflecting Innovation: Their services were cutting-edge – voice/data cabling, dish network integration, and window automation – so the website needed to remain clean and updated to prove their technical authority to affluent clients.
The WebCitz Solution
We provided a “Developer-on-Call” service, handling the technical heavy lifting so the TES team could focus on their complex field installations:
- HTML/CSS Refinements: We managed the core codebase of the website, performing manual updates to the HTML structure and CSS styling. This ensured that new press releases, such as their alliance with decorus Hospitality, were integrated seamlessly into the existing layout.
- Service Expansion Updates: As TES added new technical qualifications or affiliations, we updated the site’s navigation and service pages. This included highlighting their work in “HD TV Mirrors” and “Home Networks,” which were high-demand services for their residential and commercial clients.
- Asset Management: We handled the placement and optimization of images and technical PDF downloads (like their feature in Smart Home Magazine), ensuring that potential clients could easily access their credentials and media mentions.
- Browser & Layout Integrity: We ensured the site maintained its professional appearance across the varying screen resolutions and browsers of the era, preserving the visual hierarchy of their “Systems Integration” and “Technical Qualifications” sections.
The Result
Throughout 2009, Technical Engineering Specialists maintained a reliable and professional digital storefront. By trusting WebCitz to handle their HTML/CSS updates, they ensured that their website remained a current and accurate reflection of their high-tech services. Our work helped them bridge the gap between their complex engineering capabilities and their local market presence in Barrington, providing the technical consistency a firm of their caliber required.
