Fox Cities Magazine
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About the Project
Fox Cities Magazine, a long-standing regional publication, partnered with Stellar Blue to modernize their website after years of content accumulation and outdated infrastructure. The goal was to refresh the user experience, streamline site performance, and introduce more opportunities for advertisers—all while preserving the magazine’s local identity and digital archive. With a collaborative client relationship and a clear vision, Stellar Blue delivered a brand-new website that’s fast, functional, and future-friendly.
Web Design
Client Pain Points
The project began with several key challenges:
- An outdated website with years of old content, including events, articles, and recipes.
- Slow performance and aging plugins that limited usability and responsiveness.
These issues created an experience that no longer reflected the magazine’s quality or regional relevance and made site management cumbersome.
Stellar Blue’s Solution
To meet these challenges, Stellar Blue provided a comprehensive solution:
- Developed an entirely new website from the ground up, optimized for speed and responsiveness.
- Cleaned and organized legacy content, archiving what was outdated and streamlining what remained.
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Integrated updated plugins for essential site functions, including:
- A digital magazine reader
- Dynamic event calendar
- Enhanced image uploader
- Custom advertising widget zones
- Collaborated closely with the client—who came prepared with examples and ideas—to ensure the design hit the mark.
The process was interactive and enjoyable, with ongoing iteration that helped the team align on layout, content flow, and advertising opportunities.
Project Results
The Stellar Blue Impact
While specific performance metrics are still pending post-launch, early qualitative feedback and internal assessment reveal:
The new website positions Fox Cities Magazine to better serve readers, attract advertisers, and streamline content management for years to come.
Let’s Start Your Project
Stellar Blue helped Fox Cities Magazine move beyond outdated systems and build a high-performance website ready for the next era of digital publishing. The team’s flexibility, technical expertise, and collaborative approach resulted in a website that’s clean, compelling, and capable of growing with the publication.
Are you a publisher looking to refresh your digital platform? Stellar Blue can help transform legacy content into a modern, monetizable website that performs with purpose.