Sept.info, a Swiss slow journalism publication, returned to Rollin to redesign their website after outgrowing their initial platform. The publication's expanding content library and evolving editorial requirements called for a refreshed visual identity and technical capabilities that could support their diverse multimedia formats and growing audience.
Platforms:
Web, Mobile, Desktop, Tablet
Deliverables:
Website, CMS, Web Design
Tech stack:
Craft CMS
Understanding the challenge
The project required migrating from Craft CMS 2 to version 5 while maintaining daily publishing workflows for articles, and adding audiomooks, podcasts, and flipbook PDF readers. Performance optimization became essential given heavy multimedia loads across all devices. Print mook readers could also benefit from QR code functionality linking physical publications to corresponding audiomook content.
Finding the right solution
Rollin rebuilt Sept.info on Craft CMS 5 with modular architecture, providing the flexibility needed for the publication's diverse content types. The visual design features bold contrasts and dark tones suited to slow journalism, organizing navigation by consumption method: reading, listening, watching, series, and shop. Strategic subscription prompts integrate with existing Chargebee and Stripe infrastructure, while internal linking surfaces related content to encourage deeper engagement.
Delivering outstanding results
Editorial teams maintain complete publishing autonomy while the updated visual design distinguishes Sept.info from conventional news platforms. Despite continuous content expansion, the architecture sustains stable performance and an optimized speed. By combining streamlined subscription flows with enhanced user experience, that improvement generated measurable growth in conversion rates. Future development will include augmented reality to enrich the reading experience.
Independent Content Publishing
Distinctive Visual Design
Maintained Performance with Growth
Higher Subscription Rates
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