PROGESS AND RENEWAL
More information is being added as the year progresses. And news and event information are updated continually.
• We’ve organized and named material with users in mind. We wanted to meet the expectations and needs of as many users as possible. To find out how and where content should be displayed, we consulted Members, applicants, the public, teachers, and civil servants, along with APEGA volunteers, staff, and management. • Content is easy to read. Instead of moving material from the old site, we took this opportunity to rethink and rewrite the content itself. You’ll find shorter sentences and paragraphs, and more plain language, bullets, and subheads than before. • Our new search engine helps you quickly find the information you need. Search results will keep getting better as more visitors use the search engine. • Information for potential applicants has been simplified and consolidated. Previously, we had a separate website for applicants, along with information on the site itself. Now, apega.ca is clearly the first stop in the application process. We also made some behind-the-scenes changes to the web- site, including the use of a content management system for quick and easy updates. We think we’re off to a great start. And we look forward to getting even better.
CHANGING IT UP
Our old website, designed nearly a decade ago, was showing its age. The new site provides a look and user experience that meets the standard you’re accustomed to elsewhere on the Internet. You’ll notice a clean, simple design, with clearer navigation bars at the top of every page and a detailed footer menu at the bottom. Each web page has sidebars to further break out content. After you’ve done some clicking around, we think you’ll agree that the entire website experience is much better than it was before.
THE MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS
• The new website is designed for all platforms. It’s easy to navigate on your phone, tablet, laptop, and computer. Content is cleanly, simply, and consistently displayed on all pages for all browsers.
MEMBER COMMENTS
“Looks modern and professional, and I believe it's easier to navigate to the things you need to find. Search function works great and I think it's nice to have the events prominently displayed on the front page.” “Attractive and seamless to navigate. Serves as an excellent repository of information and resources.” “This is an important example of innovation and continuous development.”
LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK Is there something you can’t find? Is there other feedback you’d like to give us? Whatever your experience, let us know. Email webmaster@apega.ca
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