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Web Development March 26, 2025 4 min read

How RW Gate Transformed Their Online Presence with Blackjay

RW Gate project hero image

A professional, modern website is crucial in today’s competitive digital landscape, serving as the cornerstone of brand perception and customer engagement. Many businesses initially opt for internal or cost-effective solutions, unaware that these choices can inadvertently limit growth opportunities and diminish their brand’s reputation.

RW Gate, a recognized industry leader providing water control solutions, understood the necessity of evolving its digital presence to reflect its established reputation and forward-thinking vision. Recognizing this opportunity for enhancement, RW Gate partnered with Blackjay to strategically redesign their website and unlock their full online potential.

Challenges Faced by RW Gate

Prior to partnering with us, RW Gate’s existing website faced several challenges that limited its effectiveness and hindered user experience. While the site served its basic purpose, key elements critical to user engagement and brand recognition needed improvement. Specifically, RW Gate faced issues such as:

  • A contact form hidden from clear view, resulting in reduced user engagement and fewer customer inquiries.
  • The absence of a recognizable favicon, which diminished brand recall and professional perception.
  • An “About Us” section that provided limited insights, inadequately conveying RW Gate’s strong industry leadership and expertise.
  • Calls-to-action that were unclear and difficult for visitors to access, limiting opportunities for meaningful interactions.
  • A homepage and hero section not fully optimized for capturing visitor attention and clearly communicating value propositions.
  • Insufficient product information paired with suboptimal download experiences, frustrating potential customers.
  • Performance issues such as slow loading times, negatively impacting user satisfaction and search engine visibility.

Our Strategic Approach

Understanding the importance of aligning digital presence with business objectives, we began by gaining a comprehensive understanding of RW Gate’s vision, goals, and pain points. Blackjay prioritized close collaboration and frequent communication, ensuring that RW Gate was actively involved in every step of the redesign process.

The development approach was characterized by transparency and iterative feedback, allowing RW Gate to provide input and adjustments regularly. By incorporating RW Gate’s insights and refining the design iteratively, we ensured the resulting website would meet both immediate needs and long-term strategic objectives.

This strategic, collaborative method ensured that the final product was not only visually appealing and functional but truly representative of RW Gate’s brand identity and industry position.

Before & After Comparison

Before

Old RW Gate website screenshot 1 Old RW Gate website screenshot 2

After

New RW Gate website screenshot 1 New RW Gate website screenshot 2

Check out the result for yourself here.

Solutions and Enhancements Implemented

Through the website redesign, we successfully implemented several critical enhancements designed to optimize RW Gate’s user experience and strengthen their brand identity. Notably, the navigation structure was refined, breaking up the pages based on functionality, and expanding the amount of content on the website.

We redesigned the calls-to-action to ensure clarity and visibility, facilitating straightforward customer interactions and improved conversion rates. Additionally, the homepage’s hero section was reworked, immediately capturing visitor attention and clearly communicating RW Gate’s value propositions.

Individual product pages were built to deliver comprehensive and clear product information, complemented by dedicated, easy-to-use download links tailored to each product. This improvement significantly elevated the user experience, eliminating previously encountered frustrations.

Performance optimization was another key area of focus. Blackjay implemented measures to substantially enhance the website’s loading speeds, positively impacting both SEO rankings and user satisfaction. We also manage RW Gate’s Google Business account, ensuring business information remains accurate, current, and optimized for increased online visibility and credibility.

Impact and Client Response

The comprehensive enhancements delivered immediate positive results for RW Gate. User engagement significantly increased, with more visitors submitting inquiries through the prominently positioned contact form. RW Gate observed heightened customer interest and interaction, a clear indication that the redesigned website effectively resonated with their target audience.

RW Gate’s customers responded positively, confirming that the revamped digital presence aligned perfectly with RW Gate’s reputation as an industry leader. RW Gate highlighted the ease of maintaining and updating their new website, praising Blackjay’s solutions for streamlining internal workflows.

Ongoing Partnership and Maintenance

In today’s evolving digital landscape, the importance of ongoing website maintenance cannot be overstated. Regular updates, technical optimization, and consistent monitoring are essential to maintaining performance, security, and user satisfaction.

That’s why we have established an ongoing partnership for continued proactive support and site maintenance. We actively monitor RW Gate’s website, providing timely updates, security improvements, and performance optimizations as needed. This proactive approach ensures that RW Gate’s website remains modern, secure, and competitive, delivering sustained value over time and allowing RW Gate to confidently pursue growth and innovation in their industry.

Your Business Deserves a Better Website

Investing in professional website development significantly boosts business credibility and customer trust, creating a lasting positive impression for potential customers. As demonstrated through RW Gate’s successful transformation, a strategically developed and well-maintained website has the power to elevate your entire online business presence.

At Blackjay, our mission extends beyond fixing websites—we strive to help businesses unlock their full potential online. Contact us today for a consultation, and discover how Blackjay can help your business thrive digitally.

Author

Colin Lawless

Co-founder at Blackjay. Happy to answer any questions at colin@blackjay.io or via telephone at +1 (603) 417-4846.