Client:
Christianity Renewed
Industry:
Publishing, Books & Religious Education
Location:
Australia
Technologies Used:
Joomla 5, Cassiopeia Child Template
Website Type:
Joomla Website Rebuild & Redesign
Client Since:
2016
Live Website:
Project Overview: Christianity Renewed
Christianity Renewed is an educational website dedicated to sharing a series of books exploring Christian history, biblical teachings and the relationship between Christianity and the Bahá'à Faith.
The client first came to The ICT Shak in 2019 for website hosting, bringing an existing Joomla 3 website that had originally been developed by another provider.
The website was relatively basic, using a standard Joomla template with minimal customisation. Although it served its original purpose, the ageing Joomla 3 platform had become a concern as security requirements and website technology continued to evolve.
With Joomla 3 no longer supported, we recommended rebuilding the website on Joomla 5. This also provided an opportunity to significantly improve its appearance and presentation while retaining the client's existing content.
Our Solution
Rather than attempting a direct upgrade of the existing Joomla 3 installation, we determined that a fresh Joomla 5 build would provide a cleaner and more practical solution.
We created a new Joomla 5 website using a child template based on Cassiopeia, Joomla's standard frontend template.
This approach allowed us to customise the website's appearance without the additional complexity and cost of developing a completely bespoke template. Using a child template also helps keep design customisations separate from the core template, making future maintenance more manageable.
We transferred the existing website content into the new installation, preserving the client's established educational material while giving the website a completely refreshed appearance.
The redesign focused on creating a more contemporary presentation for the books, educational resources and supporting content.
The result is a modern Joomla 5 website that looks significantly different from its predecessor, without requiring an entirely custom-built template or unnecessary changes to the existing content.
For a client who originally came to us for hosting in 2019, the project demonstrates how ongoing website support can evolve into a practical redevelopment when technology and security requirements change.
What We Delivered
- Complete Joomla 3 to Joomla 5 website rebuild
- Fresh Joomla 5 installation rather than an in-place upgrade
- Website redesign using the Cassiopeia template
- Custom Cassiopeia child template for design modifications
- Migration of existing website content
- Refreshed visual presentation and page layouts
- Retention of the client's established educational resources
- Replacement of the unsupported Joomla 3 platform
- More maintainable website structure for future updates
- Continued hosting and website support
Key Features
- Modern Joomla 5 Platform – Replacing the unsupported Joomla 3 installation provides a more current foundation for ongoing website maintenance and security updates.
- Cassiopeia Child Template – Using Joomla's native Cassiopeia template with a child template allowed us to create a fresh design without developing an entirely bespoke template.
- Fresh Installation Approach – Rebuilding the website in a clean Joomla 5 installation avoided carrying forward unnecessary elements of the older website.
- Existing Content Preserved – The client's established books, educational information and supporting content were retained and transferred to the new website.
- Refreshed Website Design – A significant visual improvement transformed the appearance of the original basic Joomla website while keeping its established purpose and content.
- Long-Term Client Support – Having provided hosting since 2019, The ICT Shak was able to identify an appropriate upgrade path and help the client move to a modern Joomla platform.
Ready to Upgrade Your Joomla Website?
Still running Joomla 3 or an older Joomla website?
An upgrade does not always mean modifying your existing installation or investing in a completely custom design. Sometimes a fresh Joomla build using a modern, supported template is the most practical approach.
At The ICT Shak, we assess your existing website, content and requirements to recommend an upgrade or rebuild strategy that makes sense for your business.
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