5 Best Association Websites of 2026: Success Stories on Xperience by Kentico
Key Takeaways
- Anglicare WA lifted their WCAG 2.2 score from 44% to 92% after migrating off Sitecore.
- Linking the website to an AMS like ImpexiumAMS or iMIS gives members one login.
- ASLA merged two sites into one multisite with a Kentico-native AI assistant.
- WTTC moved off DNN and grew average engagement time per user by 21.4%.
- Unlimited editor seats let association teams publish without per-user license costs.
As we approach the end of 2026, it's more important than ever for associations to start thinking about whether or not they have a digital experience that amplifies their mission and services on every channel. Member expectations for digital experiences are only growing, with increasing pressure for experiences to be available on every channel, and with modern features for convenience like AI chatbots. We've taken note of a few trends that pop up in our own association success stories of 2026; from professional bodies, trade associations, and member organizations that left end-of-life, costly, or disconnected platforms for Xperience by Kentico.
Many made the move in pursuit of a common goal: create a site that promotes their cause and allows members to find guidance, sign up for events, and log in without needing help.
This year's association winners have variety, featuring professional bodies, a statewide not-for-profit, and a global membership organization. We're taking a look at why they stood out in 2026, and how associations planning a migration or upgrade can take note of their success going into 2027. Below are five of our favorite stories, followed by what our best stories have in common.
A Glimpse at our Top 5 Association Stories
| Organization | Country | Type | Previous platform | AMS or CRM | Partner | Headline result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Anglicare WA | Australia | Not-for-profit | Sitecore | None named | ALYKA | WCAG 2.2 score up from 44% to 92% |
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) | US | Professional body | Fragmented legacy CMSs | ImpexiumAMS | BlueModus | 2 sites merged into one multisite with an AI assistant |
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) | UK (global) | Global membership organization | DNN | None named | Cantarus | +21.4% engagement time per user |
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA) | Canada | Professional association | Proprietary CMS | None named | Inorbital | Bounce rate down from 49.6% to 37.2% |
CPA BC Professional Development Portal | Canada | Professional body | Kentico Xperience 13 (to confirm) | iMIS | E-Cubed Media Synthesis | Serves 40,000+ members and 6,000 students and candidates |
The 5 Best Association Website Examples of 2026
1. Anglicare WA: WCAG 2.2 score from 44% to 92%
Why it made the list: the biggest accessibility turnaround in this round-up.
Anglicare WA, working with ALYKA, migrated from Sitecore after user research showed per-user licences limited who could edit and fixed layouts needed developers. On Xperience by Kentico, it now has unlimited editors with role-based workspaces, and a Services Directory that generates service-location pages and filters by service type and location. A statewide override removes manual duplication for services offered in many places. After the July 2025 launch, its Silktide WCAG 2.2 score rose from 44% to 92%, engagement time per session grew 21.6%, and returning users rose 9.21%. Anglicare WA was named Site of the Month in September 2025.
2. American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA): one multisite with a built-in AI assistant
Why it made the list: for their innovative use of AI.
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), partnering with BlueModus, merged ASLA.org and LandscapeArchitectureMagazine.org into one multisite on Xperience by Kentico SaaS, replacing fragmented legacy platforms. ImpexiumAMS integration connects the site to member records, and an AI guide named FLO that guides visitors on the site. Clear focus areas and strong filtering lead members, students, and the public to news, insights, and events. ASLA was named Site of the Month in December 2025.
3. World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC): leaving DNN for a global audience
Why it made the list: a global membership organization that moved off a DNN platform.
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), working with UK partner Cantarus, migrated from DNN to Xperience by Kentico. Rigid templates had slowed publishing, and outdated content and inconsistent branding made it hard to reach a global audience. The new site restructures the information architecture, adds personalization and multilingual content, and uses Page Builder so editors no longer need developers for simple changes. After launch, unique active users rose 11.5%, average engagement time per user rose 21.4%, and page views rose 6.8%. Read the full story
4. Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA): a members-only portal and self-serve classifieds
Why it made the list: they set up self-service and revamped a critical revenue source.
Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), working with Inorbital, replaced a decade-old proprietary CMS. Content was buried, the menu mixed gated and public pages, and the classifieds section, a major revenue source, ran on back-and-forth emails with advertisers. Inorbital rebuilt the information architecture and moved members-only content into its own portal menu. Custom modules now sort ad requests, calculate costs, generate PDF receipts, and send automated emails. In the first two months after launch, bounce rate fell from 49.6% to 37.2%, and event counts rose from 44,000 to 143,000.
5. CPA BC Professional Development Portal: continuing education for 40,000+ accountants
Why it made the list: a course portal built for a 40,000-member professional body.
CPA BC Professional Development Portal, working with E-Cubed Media Synthesis, upgraded from Kentico Xperience 13 to Xperience by Kentico. The portal is where British Columbia's accountants browse, register for, and buy continuing education. Courses are organized by topic, event cards show CPD credits at a glance, and Azure AI Search covers the deep course library. iMIS integration keeps membership data and course access in sync behind member-only, role-based content. The portal was named Site of the Month in April 2025.
What the Best Association Websites Have in Common
Each left a platform that had stopped serving them, whether that was a licensed enterprise CMS, an open-source CMS, a decade-old proprietary system, or an older version of Kentico, and each worked with a Kentico partner instead of navigating a full rebuild on their own. Each also treated the migration as a chance to rebuild its information architecture, not just move pages. They cut cluttered menus, organized content by topic or service, and added filtering and search so members could find what they needed on their own.
They also drew a clear line between public and member-only content. Members-only portals, role-based access, and AMS integrations with tools like iMIS and ImpexiumAMS kept gated content protected while public pages stayed open to search. Behind the scenes, they gave staff more control: unlimited editor seats, Page Builder and reusable content, and automated admin tasks meant fewer developer requests for everyday updates. And most of them measured the difference after launch, with higher accessibility scores, longer engagement time, more returning users, and lower bounce rates.
Why These Association Websites Work
When associations have a platform that's current, accessible, and connected to the member database; the team spends less time maintaining the site and more time on members. Xperience by Kentico gives associations membership features, reusable content, and single sign-on starting points out of the box.
See more association stories and how your team can build stronger member connections on our associations page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, one Xperience by Kentico instance can run several brands with shared governance. ASLA merged ASLA.org and its magazine site into a single multisite. Editors work from one place while role-based access keeps each brand's content under control.
Use mixed authentication, so public pages stay indexable while full content requires sign-in. CPA BC protects member content with role-based access tied to iMIS, and OVMA moved members-only content into its own portal menu.
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