Expected duration: 3 - 4 weeks ISKCON Swindon Website Development
1. Project Overview
The goal is to design and develop a professional, user-friendly, and fully functional website for ISKCON Swindon using WordPress. The website will provide essential information, showcase activities, and facilitate online engagement with the community. Content updates and management will be done easily via an admin panel.
2. Key Requirements
Platform:
WordPress CMS (Content Management System).
Use of suitable, lightweight, and responsive themes for rapid development.
Plugins integration for functionality enhancements.
Features & Pages:
a. Home Page
Dynamic welcome banner with rotating images.
Highlights of key sections (About Us, Events, Activities, Gallery).
A dedicated area for News and Upcoming Events previews.
Quick links to important pages (Donations, Calendar, Contact Us).
b. About Us
Overview of ISKCON Swindon's mission, vision, and community goals.
A section for the history of ISKCON and the Swindon center.
Information about Srila Prabhupada and local spiritual leadership.
c. Activities
List of regular programs, including Sunday Feast, Children's Classes, Kirtan Sessions, and Spiritual Workshops.
Calendar integration for activity scheduling.
d. Services
Information on offered services, such as: Sunday Morning Program Weekly Kirtan Bhagavad Gita Classes Food for Life Program Festivals and Celebrations Volunteer Opportunities.
e. Donations
Payment gateway integration for online donations (PayPal/Stripe).
Section for donor acknowledgment and options for one-time or recurring contributions.
Simple donation form with options to specify purpose (e.g., general donation, festivals, prasadam distribution).
f. Gallery
Image and video gallery to showcase temple programs, events, and festivals.
Plugin for easy image upload and management through the admin panel.
g. News & Upcoming Events
Dynamic blog/news section for updates, announcements, and event highlights.
Event calendar integration to display upcoming events in a user-friendly format.
Capability to add recurring and one-off events.
h. Contact Us
Contact form with name, email, phone, and message fields.
Google Maps integration to show temple location.
Display of contact details (phone number, email, and social media links).
Admin Panel
User-friendly backend for content management:
Add/Edit/Delete news, events, and images.
Manage donation records and forms.
Update page content with ease.
Role-based access for administrators and editors.
Design Requirements
Clean, modern, and responsive design optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
Consistent branding with ISKCON standards (colors, logo placement, fonts).
Fast loading speed and SEO-friendly structure.
Hosting Services
Provide hosting setup and support with reliable hosting providers.
SSL certificate for security.
Website backup and maintenance options.
3. Development Process
Phase 1: Planning & Design
Define the sitemap and finalize the website structure.
Create wireframes/mockups for key pages.
Confirm theme selection and branding.
Phase 2: Development
WordPress setup and theme/plugin installation.
Customization of pages and sections.
Integration of plugins for events, news, gallery, and donations.
Admin panel configuration.
Phase 3: Testing & Deployment
Thorough testing for responsiveness, speed, and functionality.
Content upload and review.
Deployment to the hosting server.
Provide basic admin training for content management.
4. Timeline
Rapid Development Goal: 3-4 weeks end-to-end delivery.
Timeline can be adjusted based on feedback and approval stages.
5. Deliverables
Fully functional WordPress website.
Admin panel access for content management.
Hosting setup and SSL configuration.
Basic user manual/training for admin management.
6. Budget
To be determined based on specific hosting requirements and plugin choices.
7. Maintenance & Support
Optional ongoing maintenance package:
Regular backups and updates.
Monitoring for security and performance.
Assistance with content updates (as needed).
Some details/content can be taken from below sites: https://www.newvrindaban.com/ https://iskconreading.org/
Contact for Discussion: If this aligns with your requirements, we can schedule a meeting to finalize details and move forward with the project development.
