{"id":6372,"date":"2025-03-26T15:59:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T15:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techplace.gr\/portfolio\/northsailing-2\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T14:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T12:50:13","slug":"northsailing-2","status":"publish","type":"portfolio","link":"https:\/\/techplace.gr\/en\/portfolio\/northsailing-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Northsailing.gr"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main challenge was to create a modern website to present the company Northsailing, aimed at targeted presentation of the services and the ability to make bookings for the cruises they offer. A detailed recording of the needs and aesthetics of the company was made, and a unique and user-friendly website was created: <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Web Design &amp; User Experience<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Layout design based on a nautical concept (sailing\/yachting)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strategic placement of CTA (&#8220;Check availability &amp; Book&#8221;) in a visible spot, with sticky block for conversions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full-width responsive banners with aerial photos for high visual impact and brand trust enhancement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo gallery with thumbnail previews below the main banner for visual navigation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of branded typography &amp; colours (navy blue + white) for cohesive identity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interactive elements (accordion FAQs) to reduce content overload and improve mobile experience<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Navigation &amp; Information Architecture<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom menu with dropdown and icons for each service (Bareboat, Day Cruise, Flotilla, etc.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Map with clickable bases (Kavala, Thassos, Volos, Ionian) for local SEO and ease of choice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal linking of pages with \u201cYou may also like\u201d for improved internal linking &amp; time on site<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Content &amp; SEO<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO-friendly product description with optimized headings, keywords, and bullet points (USP, highlights)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structured content blocks: Description, date\/location info, package selection option<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQ section with expandable fields based on keyword research (e.g. what&#8217;s included, cancellations, etc.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footnotes and rich content (icons, short descriptions) under each service<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile Optimization<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully responsive design with optimized loading for all devices<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vertical scroll UX with call-to-action sections embedded vertically in the content<br \/>Forms &amp; Conversion Funnels<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u03a6\u03cc\u03c1\u03bc\u03b5\u03c2 &amp; Conversion Funnels<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact form in the footer with fields for name\/email\/message<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newsletter signup with GDPR consent<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticky &#8220;Book Now&#8221; button linked to booking platform <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Additional Features (Back-end \/ CMS)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to manage offers &amp; updates via CMS (e.g. \u201cNews &amp; Events\u201d)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multilingual support (EN\/GR toggle)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Booking platform integration without redirect<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Visit the project <a href=\"https:\/\/northsailing.gr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">northsailing.gr<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The main challenge was to create a modern website to present the company Northsailing, aimed at targeted presentation of the services and the ability to make bookings for the cruises they offer. 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