Let’s be honest. Is your current local government website a source of pride, or a constant headache? Are your residents frustrated, unable to find the important information they need or access services easily? Are your staff bogged down with calls and manual processes because your online platform feels like it’s stuck in the last decade? You know you need to provide better government services, but your current technology just isn’t cutting it.
Opencities Web Design and Development
Professional OpenCities web developers in Perth
Many local governments feel this way. They’re burdened with websites that are difficult to update, aren’t user-friendly, and fail to meet the modern expectations of their community. This isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a barrier to effective government, hindering your ability to serve your users and drains valuable resources.
At PWD, we’re professional OpenCities web developers located in Perth. We help local governments and large industries create web platforms that are easy to update and manage while providing excellent user experience.
What Is OpenCities?
OpenCities is a world-class content management system aimed at local governments. It enables these agencies to create modern websites and portals so that residents can interact with their local council directly.
From reporting potholes to staying up to date with the latest legislation, OpenCities allows seamless communication between government and residents.
With OpenCities, it’s possible to continuously and effortlessly improve your customer service.
Since OpenCities uses rich data and the latest machine learning, governments of any size can deliver impressive online experiences at a fraction of the cost of similar website development systems.
If you’d like to get started with OpenCities, feel free to contact us. At PWD, we can help build your OpenCities website so that you can better connect and communicate with your community.
Standard inclusions
Partnering with PWD for your OpenCities web development means you’re not just getting a website; you’re embarking on a collaborative journey with a dedicated team committed to your success. We understand the importance of a smooth process. Here’s how we ensure your OpenCities development is a rewarding experience, resulting in a leading government website:
Your needs are important to us. That’s why, from the start, we’ll assign a dedicated account manager to accompany you on every step of your website development journey. The account manager will keep you informed and assist you as our professional OpenCities developers create the ultimate online experience for your residents and customers.
What This Means For You: You have a single, consistent point of contact who understands your council’s objectives and unique needs. They’ll keep you informed every step of the way, ensuring your vision for the new site and its homepage becomes a reality. This is key to successful web development.
We don’t believe in generic, cookie-cutter website designs. Our team crafts a visually engaging, user-friendly website tailored to your council’s brand and your community’s character.
What This Means For You: A professional and modern design that builds trust, enhances accessibility, and encourages resident engagement and community pride. Your website pages will be intuitive and welcoming to all visitors.
Your OpenCities website will be highly responsive, ensuring flawless performance on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. We adhere to WCAG accessibility standards.
What This Means For You: Every resident, regardless of their device or ability, can easily access important information and services. This inclusivity is paramount for modern local governments.
Your new site is built from the ground up with search engine optimisation (SEO) best practices.
What This Means For You: Higher visibility in search results for your government services and council information. This makes it easier for residents to find what they need quickly, reducing frustration and call volumes. Effective marketing starts with being found.
Robust security features are integral to our OpenCities development. We implement measures to protect your government website, resident data, and overall online platform.
What This Means For You: Peace of mind knowing your site and sensitive data are protected against threats. This builds and maintains community trust, which is vital for any government organisation. Our commitment to security is unwavering.
We equip your website with practical tools to facilitate easy communication.
What This Means For You: Improved communication channels, making it simpler for residents to get in touch, ask questions, and address their concerns, leading to better customer service and engagement.
We provide a thorough training session for your staff post-launch.
What This Means For You: Your team will be confident and proficient in managing the new site and its pages, maximising your OpenCities investment and ensuring its ongoing success. You’ll be fully equipped to handle your website development needs moving forward.
Who should build with OpenCities?
Our specialised OpenCities developers in Australia are passionate about assisting your local government or large enterprise in getting the absolute most out of the OpenCities platform.
You should strongly consider OpenCities if:
- You are a local government, council, or city administration aiming to significantly improve efficiency and transparency.
- You want to enhance community engagement and deliver superior government services online.
- You need a scalable website solution that can grow with your government’s evolving needs, potentially even at a federal level.
- You are looking for a platform that empowers non-technical staff to manage content while providing powerful tools for developers and administrators.
- You are committed to creating a user-friendly, accessible, and responsive website for all your residents and users.
- You need robust security for your data and online interactions.
OpenCities offers excellent scalability, making it a fantastic choice for enterprises and governments of any size. If you’re ready to take your government website to the next level, we’re the OpenCities developers to help you do it.
Benefits of OpenCities web development
OpenCities vs. the rest
OpenCities vs. WordPress
OpenCities comes with tools focused on government institutions and large enterprises. In contrast, WordPress caters to a much wider, non-specific client base.
OpenCities vs. Kentico
Kentico is an excellent CMS for users on a budget. However, it lacks the unique tools that make OpenCities great for city management, government departments and large enterprises.
OpenCities vs. Umbraco
OpenCities is fully customisable and capable of meeting any requirements. In sharp contrast, Umbraco is a lightweight CMS with minimal customisation options.
OpenCities vs. Joomla
Joomla is an open-source content management system that cannot create seamless workflows and online forms, like OpenCities.
Why choose PWD?
At PWD, we’re more than just web developers – we’re a trusted digital partner for local government organisations looking to elevate their online presence. As Perth’s leading agency for OpenCities web design and development, we specialise in delivering government website designs that are modern, engaging, and built for long-term success.
We understand the importance of creating a local government website that not only looks professional but also supports your team, streamlines processes, and improves how you serve your community.
We’ve worked with councils and public sector organisations across Australia to develop websites that meet the highest standards of accessibility, security and user experience. Whether you’re starting a new site or planning a complete redesign, we have the tools, insights, and technical know-how to get you there.
Our OpenCities specialists focus on delivering web development solutions that cater to the unique needs of local and federal government departments. Every homepage, every set of pages, every workflow, all tailored to improve efficiency, drive public engagement, and reduce strain on internal resources.
We take the time to understand your council’s challenges, objectives, and vision for the future. Whether your site needs better access on mobile devices, more powerful features, or an upgrade to meet modern compliance standards, our process is transparent, collaborative, and focused on delivering real results.
From intuitive interfaces that help visitors quickly find important information, to seamless integration of government services, your website will be more than just a digital presence, it will be a fully functional platform for providing services and engaging with your community.
- User-Friendly, Modern Design: We create responsive designs that look great across all devices and encourage deeper engagement.
- Purpose-Built for Government: Our team understands the task of communicating clearly, managing complex data, and meeting compliance without compromising on design or usability.
- Security You Can Rely On: We build with security at the core, protecting sensitive government and customer data.
- Comprehensive Support: From initial planning to post-launch training, we stay involved every step of the way to ensure your site continues to deliver.
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Frequently asked questions about OpenCities web development
The City of Adelaide, the Midcoast Council, the City of Orlando, and many other government agencies use OpenCities.
It’s a popular CMS platform for local governments and large enterprises.
OpenCities comes with an intuitive drag-and-drop builder. This makes it easy to update your website and create new pages without the need for any coding skills.
With OpenCities, you can create job directories, area listings, events, forms and policies, and so much more! OpenCities come with over 40 tried-and-tested website features.
The OpenCities platform is perfectly safe to use. It’s developed explicitly with government security in mind. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with one of our qualified OpenCities developers if you have any concerns.