09/23/2026
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Boundary County required more than a visual refresh; they needed a system that simplified public access to information and streamlined internal content management.
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The Countyโs legacy Drupal site had become a barrier for residents and staff alike. Years of accumulated documents and departmental data created a labyrinthine navigation system that forced users to understand the Countyโs internal hierarchy just to find basic services. Maintenance was cumbersome, leading to inconsistencies across departments. Furthermore, the County needed to prepare for upcoming government mandates by moving toward WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility compliance.
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Well Dressed Walrus rebuilt the platform using WordPress, focusing on two goals: ease of use and manageability. We overhauled the information architecture to prioritize a "Departments & Services" structure, allowing residents to find information intuitively.
Accessibility was integrated into the foundation, not added as an afterthought. Instead of migrating thousands of potentially inaccessible PDFs, we worked with the County to transition key content into accessible web pages and implemented a sustainable system for historical records.
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-Advanced document filtering and organization.
-Centralized public meeting and event management.
-Mobile-friendly layouts and accessible online forms.
-Department-level management tools with custom PHP development.
-Comprehensive staff training for ongoing maintenance.
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Launched in July 2026, the new site provides a modern, scalable infrastructure. Residents now enjoy a direct path to services, announcements, and records. County employees can update content efficiently within a user-friendly WordPress environment, eliminating the frustrations of the old legacy system.
By treating accessibility as a core component of content creation rather than a checklist item, Boundary County has established a sustainable "digital front door" that is organized, compliant, and built to serve the community for years to come.
Check out their new site: https://boundarycountyid.org/