SolarWorld USA

Category:
Energy

Website:
solarworld-usa.com (closed)

Technology:
Sitecore

Overview

Our work with SolarWorld USA began with an urgent phone call on a Friday afternoon with a critical need—stabilizing a downed Sitecore XM site and getting their digital presence back online. Their internal developer who was unqualified to work on Sitecore, brought down the site and then quit, walking out of the building. No joke.

Once we restored functionality, we focused on long-term stability by performing multiple Sitecore upgrades, ensuring a more secure and optimized platform. As part of our ongoing improvements, we also transitioned their hosting, providing a more reliable and scalable infrastructure to support their growing business.

Beyond stabilization, we helped SolarWorld enhance its digital tools, including updating its partner portal to improve user experience. We also built an entire eCommerce site for partners, allowing them to browse and purchase products easily. To ensure ongoing performance, we performed code refactoring, optimizing the site for speed, efficiency, and maintainability. Through these efforts, we transformed SolarWorld’s web presence into a stable, scalable, and business-driven platform.

Highlights

  • Sitecore XM – Took over maintenance of their Sitecore platform, allowing SolarWorld USA to eventually manage content and enhance user engagement.

  • GeoLocation – Integrated location-based services to provide users with region-specific content and product availability.

  • Multiple Sitecore Upgrades – Performed essential platform upgrades to improve security, performance, and long-term stability.

  • Updated Hosting – Transitioned to a more reliable hosting environment, ensuring better uptime, speed, and meeting budget restrictions.

  • Partner Portal Rewrite – Rebuilt the partner portal to enhance functionality, usability, and overall user experience for SolarWorld’s business network.

  • eCommerce Site – Developed a dedicated eCommerce platform, enabling partners to browse and purchase solar products such at t-shirts, hats, door hangers, and other marketing materials they could co-brand..

  • Code Refactoring – Optimized and cleaned up existing code to improve site performance, maintainability, and long-term reliability.

  • ActiveCampaign – Integrated marketing automation to streamline email campaigns and improve customer engagement.

  • SEO Microsites – Developed targeted microsites to improve search rankings and drive organic traffic for specific products and markets.

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