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Groundlayer IT

Corporate web presence for an IT solutions provider.

Built With

Next.jsReact

Project Timeline

Client Discovery

Mar 2024

Met with the Groundlayer IT team to understand brand identity, target audience, and business goals. Documented requirements for services pages, contact form, and SEO.

Wireframing & Branding

Apr 2024

Created wireframes for all pages. Established the colour palette, typography, and visual language consistent with the corporate IT industry.

Design Implementation

May 2024

Built the responsive landing pages with hero sections, service cards, and testimonial carousels. Ensured mobile-first design with smooth animations.

Contact & Lead Generation

Jul 2024

Implemented email contact form with server-side validation and SendGrid integration. Added anti-spam measures and confirmation emails.

Content & Copywriting

Aug 2024

Wrote professional copy for services, about, and FAQ sections. Optimised content for local Australian SEO with location-specific keywords.

Performance Optimisation

Sep 2024

Optimised images with next/image, implemented lazy loading, and achieved 95+ Lighthouse scores across all pages.

SEO & Schema Markup

Nov 2024

Added structured data (LocalBusiness schema), sitemap, robots.txt, and Open Graph tags. Configured canonical URLs for groundlayerit.com.au.

Custom Domain & SSL

Dec 2024

Connected the groundlayerit.com.au domain with proper DNS configuration, SSL certificate, and Vercel deployment pipeline.

Official Launch

Jan 2025

Launched the production site. Set up Google Analytics and Search Console. Submitted sitemap for indexing.

Post-Launch Iterations

Feb 2025

Added privacy policy page, updated support contact details, and refined CTA placements based on analytics data.