Websites and web applications
Typical projects
- A new website for a district, library or small business, or a rebuild of an outdated one
- Online request, application and registration forms
- Booking systems for rooms, facilities and equipment
- Public lookup tools for permits, records or service areas
- Staff portals for shared documents and tools
Website accessibility
Typical projects
- A review of your website against WCAG 2.1 AA, with a list of the problems found
- Fixing those problems: headings, color contrast, forms, images and keyboard navigation
- Making PDF agendas, minutes and forms accessible
Public agencies must meet WCAG 2.1 AA under the federal accessibility rule for state and local governments. Agencies serving 50,000 or more people must comply by April 2027, and smaller agencies and special districts by April 2028.
Code modernization
Typical projects
- Replacing an Access database or a spreadsheet full of macros with a web application
- Upgrading an older website or application to a supported version
- Moving a system off an aging office server into a hosted service
System maintenance
Typical projects
- Taking over a custom application built by a former employee or vendor
- Fixing problems and applying security updates
- Documenting how the system works
Documentation
Typical projects
- User guides for software your staff already use
- Documentation for systems built by a former employee or vendor
- Process manuals and step-by-step procedures
System integrations
Typical projects
- Sending new records from one system to another as staff enter them
- Syncing contacts, payments or requests between two programs
- Connecting a web form to the system where staff process requests
Automation
Typical projects
- Copying figures between two systems on a schedule
- Weekly or monthly reports sent on a set day
- Converting scanned or paper documents into searchable records
- Email alerts for deadlines and missing entries
Data and reporting
Typical projects
- Cleaning up records: merging duplicates, fixing errors and filling gaps
- Moving data from spreadsheets or an old system into a new one, with a record count to confirm nothing is missing
- Building a database to replace a collection of spreadsheets
- Dashboards and recurring reports for staff, boards and councils
- Maps that show assets, service areas, incidents or projects
Analysis and research
Typical projects
- Analysis of service, budget, enrollment or usage data for a board decision
- Summaries of community survey results
- Research reports that compare options, costs or other organizations' practices
- Data sections for grant applications and annual reports