FLUX, web partner for Potatoes South Africa for more than five years, has launched a revamped and upgraded website, creating a dynamic presence packed with goodness reflecting a passion for potatoes!
Dr Ben J Pieterse, Manager: Research and Development, said: “Potatoes South Africa (PSA) decided to upgrade its website to bring it in line with the new vision of the organisation. FLUX as our service provider did a very professional job of developing a new website. The website was presented for the first time at the National Congress of Potatoes South Africa in Bloemfontein and then to the Board of Directors of PSA. On both occasions it was met with very positive comments and everybody is eager to start surfing the website.”
FLUX project manager Tamsyn Kent says: “The existing site was ideal for migration to the FLUX new WebEasy .NET implementation. Besides great design and functionality this coding platform includes a wide range of powerful yet easy-to use implementations. Everything is supported by Microsoft through regular updates and new add on applications.”
One of the major features of the site is the volume of valuable information which benefits farmers, researchers and retailers as well as general visitors to the site. If you are looking for nutritional information, recipes or industry information, it is quick and easy to find.
In order to make this wealth of information easily accessible, the new website includes a comprehensive document store with an advanced search which classifies and stores documents systematically. The powerful, yet simple search feature allows visitors to find relevant content by keyword, sub-section, region or document type, facilitating the flow of knowledge throughout multiple forums.
Another key feature in the WebEasy.NET author’s view is the simple to use portlet tool which enables a web-author to create a portlet page on any of the website pages. Items added to portlet landing pages are automatically added to the relevant section, eliminating the need to duplicate workflow processes. A simple click and drag function enables portlets to be moved to different locations on a landing page.
Although a corporate site, the look and feel is fresh and exciting while being clean and functional. For the visitor, information is easily accessible and navigation is simple and efficient.
The website includes a detailed news room with informative articles, and is well worth a visit for anyone wanting to learn about any aspect of potatoes.
Time spent on www.potatoes.co.za guarantees a bumper content crop.