Professional Social Media Optimization

Overview

Paradise Vacations is a successful, UK-based Travel firm. Providing itineraries to exotic destinations such as Bali, Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

SocialIT offered Paradise Vacations a comprehensive solution - from providing the concept for logos and colour schemes, to web deveopment, SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and Social Media management.

Solution

The 'Bird' embodies freedom, travel and infinite opportunity.

The 250+ page Web-Development and concept was complete in 90days. Social Media Management began soon after with the launch of the Paradise Vacations Facebook page. Twitter, LinkedIN, Stumbleupon, Digg and Google+ were juiced-in to increase traffic.

Paradise Vacations have a long-term relationship with SocialIT for all online maintenance and Social Media Optimization.

Overview

The Sri Lanka Tourist Board's latest initiative is the 'Come Visit Me' campaign. Triad Advertising provides the concepts and marketing material for SLTB and discovered our services in July, this year.

Working with large entities offer the ideal exposure - high quality service and demanding deadlines.

Solution

SocialIT is involved with 3 major components of the 'Come Visit Me' campaign.

- Interactive Map: Complete with aerial video-footage of major attractions, such as The Sigiriya Fortress, The Temple of the Tooth, The Galle Fort and other prominent Tourist attractions. The Map will allow the user to filter attractions according to interest/themes.

- Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Online Marketing: Ongoing Google/Facebook Advertising to ensure SLTB has a strong, positive online presence. Blogging and sharing is encouraged via the official Facebook page, to gather support and feedback from both the locals and the tourists.

- Mobile Application: Due to the rapid growth in Mobile Internet usage, SLTB aims to provide an interactive application that will be compatible on all major mobile platforms - iphones/ipads, Blackberrys, Androids and Symbian.

Overview

US Embassy NGO, CORE (Connecting Regional Economies) is a charity project funded by the US Government. This initiative to support economic development in Sri Lanka has been ongoing since 2008.

Solution

A revamp was needed. SocialIT offered a variety of structures and layouts for the proposed site and incorporated a user-friendly blog (News Room) which could be updated constantly, by CORE staff. This facility is ideal to ensure the user receives the latest (fresh) content.

Search-Engine Optimization (SEO) is an ongoing service to ensure a steady flow of traffic to the site.

The site allows users to download all USAID Assesments, Policy Briefs and other documents/forms.

Overview

Alpex Marine Group is primarily, the largest exporter of Seafood (Prawns, Crab, Squid and Lobster) in Sri Lanka. SocialIT has been involved with Alpex Marine since November 2010.

Alpex Marine Security and Investigations, a diversified service within the Group also teamed-up with SocialIT during Logo and Brochure Development.

Solution

A client with a diversified portfolio will require customised solutions, always.

SocialIT initially developed a logo for the Alpex Security and Investigations division, which used the element of an 'Eagle' - representing 'Agility' and 'Precision'. Soon after, SocialIT designed a Brochure (A5/12pags), for marketing and promotions.

Currently, Alpex Marine is redesigning their main website (Seafood Exports), with SocialIT - to be launched by the end of November. The site is for large wholesalers and requires high-quality images and detailed product information.

Overview

Paul Ratnayeke Associates are a leading Law firm in Sri Lanka.

Having realised the need for a presence, online, PR Associates recently commisioned SocialIT to handle the development of an online Company Profile/Website.

Solution

The Paul Ratnayeke Associates web concept, follows a very basic structure - mainly due to the nature of the business. A formal approach is vital when offering Legal services.

Scope of Work and Areas of Practise, outline the various categories of services available and the reputed lawyers that handle each area.

SocialIT has ensured a 'classical' approach to the layout, with the 'Fiat Justitia' as the key element of design.

Overview

SoSriLankan is a UK-based Travel company that caters to high-end FITs and Groups.

So Sri Lankan provides off-the-shelf and tailor-made itineraries for adventurous visitors wanting to sample the best of Sri Lanka – from exhilarating blue whale or elephant safaris, to archaeological journeys through ancient kingdoms and pampering sessions in beach-side ayurvedic spas.

www.sosrilankan.com

Solution

SocialIT was involved with development of the Logo and Interactive Map feature, which allow users to make bookings via the map.

The key element of the Logo is the truly local 'Vesmuhuna' (an exotic devil mask) that is unique to Sri Lanka.

The Interactive Map was designed in detail - the layers included, Terrain, Rivers, National Parks, World Heritage sites and all other major tourist attractions. Making an enquiry/booking regarding a particular attraction or activitiy can be done on the 'click'.

Overview

Colombo Top 500 seeks Sri Lanka‟s top 500 brands to inaugurate an online platform that will revolutionize online marketing and sales. A growing population, of approximately 2million local, internet-savvy consumers, is on the cusp of a purchasing frenzy with the festive-season around the corner. Is your brand "socialized‟?

SocialIT was selected as CT500's official IT Partner in July 2011 and since then have developed a state-of-the-art platform, that will benefit the consumer tremendously.

Solution

The proposed structure and concept is to simplify the consumers‟ task of finding the best offers in the market, while giving the best brands within the country, the opportunity to reach their target audience. This "everything under one-roof‟ solution enables the consumer to save time/money, while enjoying a pleasant user-experience – through our distinctive design and layout.

These "Squares‟ (brand icons) will be offered in 3 variants:

 The Basic icon (as shown previously), which will allow the consumer to "click‟ on the brand-icon and be taken to its official website/Facebook Page or any other selected link.

 The Flashing icon, when the brand-icon is "flashing/blinking‟ – this would represent a current offer/deal which is ongoing.

 The Glowing icon, when the brand-icon is "glowing from green to red" – this would represent a current offer/deal which expires soon, thereby pushing the consumer to act fast.

The software will allow consumers to filter and search for particular (brands) products and services OR even filter these icons to view brands, categorized by Industry/Interest.

Overview

Fly Sri Lanka is a domestic air/taxi service, catering to both, the high-end and budget traveler. A subsidiary of 'Eco Team',(specialising in eco-friendly, adventure holidays) Fly Sri Lanka, has the potential to be the leader in the air-taxi industry in Sri Lanka, by end 2012.

SocialIT handled development of the logo and designs/layouts for the Fly Sri Lanka website.

Solution

The helicopter and the sea-plane were two elements considered during development. The sea-plane however, provided a more all-round description of the service, when compared to the helicopter. Also, with an existing competitor in the heli-tours industry, it was more practical to go with the 'sea-plane'. Fly Sri Lanka's corporate colors (Blue and Red) and a catchy tag-line was included to arrive at the final solution.

The structure for the website was intricate, complete with an online-booking engine, flight-search facility and enquiry system. Chatting in real-time to online staff of Fly Sri Lanka was also enabled to allow 'ease-of-access' to the consumer.

The flight-search results and online-bookings could be filtered by 'Scheduled Flights' (where the consumer can choose an already scheduled flight and book a seat) and 'Charter Flights' (where the consumer can charter/book an entire flight)

The layout and design was neat and tidy with a flash-player displaying a series of aerial shots of the Island at the top (on all pages).