Case Study
Campus Break

Custom Website Design for Epic College Travel

For over 15 years, Campus Break has been delivering epic travel opportunities for students. They team up with top partners to bring you first-class transportation, hotels, and entertainment in one affordable package.
Campus Break provides awesome student travel experiences. The old website was feeling dated and amateur. They wanted to step it up using all of the latest design trends along with a fully custom booking platform to improve business operations.
Client
Campus Break
Industry
Travel
Project Duration
4 Months
Go Live
2024
campus break before redesign
Key Challanges
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Outdated design

The existing site had an outdated design that did not reflect the brand’s youthful target market.

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poor user experience

Navigation was cumbersome, and the checkout process was not user-friendly, leading to high booking abandonment rates.

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Mobile Responsiveness

The site was not fully optimized for mobile devices, which impacted mobile user engagement.

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SEO and Performance Issues

Slow loading times and poor SEO performance were limiting the site’s visibility and reach.

CUSTOM BOOKING PORTAL

BUILT WITH NEXT.JS
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BOOKING FRONT END

A clean easy to use booking display

ROBUST ADMIN DASHBOARD

an organized but powerful area to manage bookings

PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION

A fast loading well developed system

SECURE PAYMENT INTEGRATION

PCI compliant integration with Stripes payment gateway

Customer Dashboard

A private dashboard for each traveler

Trip Management

The ability to easily manage multiple trips

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
1. DISCOVERY & RESEARCH
Market Analysis

Understanding the competitive landscape and identifying industry best practices.

Analytics Review

Analyzing website data to identify areas for improvement.

Redesign Objectives

Defining clear goals such as improving site aesthetics, enhancing usability, and increasing conversion rates.

Information Architecture

Creating a new site structure to ensure intuitive navigation and content accessibility.

2. DESIGN

Wireframing and Prototyping

Developing wireframes and prototypes to visualize the new layout and user flow.

Visual Design

Crafting a modern, clean, and visually appealing design that aligns with Matador Bros’ brand identity.

Mobile-First Approach

Ensuring the design is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices.

3. DEVELOPMENT

Platform Selection

We selected WordPress as a robust platform suitable for scalability and customization.

ACF Integration

Implementing the new design using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Back-End Development

Ensuring seamless integration with payment gateways, inventory management systems, and other essential services.

4. TESTING & LAUNCH
Usability Testing

Conducting thorough testing to ensure the site is user-friendly and free of bugs.

Performance Testing

Optimizing site speed and performance.

Launch

Deploying the new site and monitoring its performance closely to address any post-launch issues promptly.

Benefits & Improvments
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ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE

Intuitive navigation and a streamlined checkout process with reduced cart abandonment rates.

A responsive design ensured a seamless experience across all devices, increasing mobile conversions.

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IMPROVED AESTHETICS

The modern, visually appealing design aligned with the brand’s premium image, leading to an increase in user engagement.

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BETTER PERFORMANCE

Optimized loading times and improved site performance enhanced overall user satisfaction and SEO rankings

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INCREASED SALES

A more effective product display and an easier checkout process has led to a increase in online sales.

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ENHANCED SEO

Implementation of SEO best practices improved organic search visibility, resulting in an increase in organic traffic.

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SCALABILITY

The new platform allows for easier updates and scalability, ensuring the site can grow with the business.

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It's rare to find a partner who is extremely knowledgable in their field, very communicative and cares a great deal both about the design and development of their clients digital experiences, and Zealth has all those qualities and more.
Alan Parlov, Rival 11

Conclusion

The website redesign for Campus Break successfully addressed the key challenges of the previous site. The project resulted in a modern, user-friendly, and high-performing booking platform that not only enhanced the brand’s online presence but also significantly boosted sales and user engagement. The strategic approach to design and development ensured that the new website met the business objectives and set a strong foundation for future growth.

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