Our approach
We rebuilt the website on a modern content management system, creating a fresh design aligned with their updated logo and branding. From the start, the focus was on usability — both for visitors and for staff.
Over the past decade, our partnership has continued through a website maintenance package and the development of new tools to support the charity’s evolving needs, including:
- Volunteer survey system – distributing over 650 survey sites and collecting results online from dozens (if not hundreds) of volunteers each year.
- Public engagement tools – such as a new platform where people can record actions to support bats in their gardens or communities, which will be showcased on a public map.
- Ongoing improvements – from streamlining content structure to adding automation that reduces staff admin and saves time.
The outcome
Today, the site is central to Bat Conservation Ireland’s operations. It attracts around 154,000 page views a year, with 70% of traffic from organic search. The site not only helps the charity reach the public but also reduces staff workload by automating key processes, from survey management to volunteer engagement.
The Gardening for Bats project will further expand the site’s role, helping communities visualise and share the positive actions they’re taking for wildlife.
What this shows
This long-term project demonstrates our ability to build websites that evolve with an organisation’s needs. For Bat Conservation Ireland, we’ve delivered more than a website — we’ve created a digital platform that supports conservation, engages the public, and reduces the admin burden on staff.