Our July 2025 Site of the Month show how function and creativity work hand in hand to create winning digital experiences powered by Kentico. Featuring everything from financial services to cultural destinations, each site successfully engages visitors with smart features, thoughtful content, and design that makes the customer journey more exciting.
Oppenheimer teamed up with Sagepath Reply for a migration from CrownPeak to Xperience by Kentico, executed in only five months. This leading financial firm needed a solution that would simplify frequent content updates, support omnichannel distribution, and leverage AI-driven marketing. One of their main objectives for the migration was to optimize their content operations to guarantee that publication was possible across multiple digital channels from a single platform.
Project highlights
- Migration from CrownPeak to Xperience by Kentico
- Single-source content management across multiple microsites
- AI-enabled tools for marketing and content optimization
- “Client Access Login” for secure member access
- Rich design with animations and dynamic financial content
What makes this site a winner
Oppenheimer breaks industry norms with a bold, animated design that reflects their forward-thinking approach to finance. Paired with helpful, in-depth, multichannel content that helps clients find solutions to achieve their financial goals; this site excels at delivering both innovation and efficiency in the financial sector.
Sector: Banking, Investment & Insurance
Implemented by: Sagepath Reply
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
The Royal Society of Chemistry partnered with Modern Citizens to launch a dynamic new website built with Xperience by Kentico. As the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists, the RSC needed a secure, scalable platform to support their long-term digital marketing strategy and reflect their global mission of creating a global community focused on breakthroughs in chemistry. The project aimed to streamline content discovery, reinforce brand identity, and enhance the user experience across diverse audiences.
Project highlights
- Built with Xperience by Kentico to support a secure, future-proof digital presence
- Auth0 integration for secure user authentication
- OneTrust implementation for robust privacy and cookie management
- Lucene.net used for powerful on-site search functionality
- Jotform used for dynamic contact and data capture forms
- Rich content experiences including member portal, member stories, quizzes with recommendations, and event registration
What makes this site a winner
This site exemplifies how digital evolution can transform how visitors interact with a website. Royal Society of Chemistry's thoughtful architecture and strategic integrations create an intuitive experience that includes member stories, quizzes, and event registration; ensuring visitors can always quickly find what they need.
Industry: Associations
Implemented by: Modern Citizens
Darling Harbour.
The New South Wales Government partnered with Adrenalin to deliver a vibrant, brand-new website on Kentico for Darling Harbour, one of Sydney’s iconic neighborhoods. The new website aims to showcase the area’s events, attractions, and culture while supporting tourism growth; highlighting where visitors can experience the magic of Darling Harbour through a truly user-first design that aligns with the parent brand’s image.
Project highlights
- Mobile-first UX with responsive, visually rich design
- Centralized events management and content scheduling
- Intuitive navigation for high-volume tourism content
- Integration with parent brand and local government services
- Optimized performance across hospitality, arts, and entertainment categories
What makes this site a winner
Darling Harbour’s digital presence mirrors the vibrance of this Australian neighborhood, showing visitors and locals everything they have to offer. Intuitive customer journeys and helpful tools, like integrated maps, deliver a best-in-class tourism experience that’s both functional and full of flair.
Sector: Travel & Tourism
Implemented by: Adrenalin
1st Central Insurance.
Kalago led the redesign of 1st Central Insurance’s website with Kentico, creating a faster, clearer path for users to manage insurance needs. The redesign aimed to address friction in core user journeys, especially for functions like searching for quotes and services. The redesign also aimed to align content and design with brand values and compliance requirements. Kentico stood out as the best choice; allowing 1st Central Insurance to simplify content updates and improve their marketing efficiency.
Project highlights
- Streamlined UX for quotes and policy management
- Mobile performance optimization
- “Get a quote” calculator and multicar discount feature
- Membership portal and insurance app integration
- Modular components to support scalability and content agility
What makes this site a winner
1st Central Insurance’s redesigned site is colorful and inviting; simplifying complex user journeys and adding helpful tools like their quote calculator offering options tailored to what visitors need. 1st Central delivers a clean, user-centric experience that makes insurance more approachable.
Sector: Banking, Investment & Insurance
Implemented by: Kalago
Join Blakes.
Join Blakes, a recruitment-focused website, was built by E-Cubed Media Synthesis using Kentico. The site was designed to help Blakes stand out in a competitive market by showcasing career opportunities and appealing to a diverse audience of seasoned professionals and emerging talent. The project aimed to deliver a professional, inclusive digital experience that reflects their values and culture.
Project highlights
- Multilingual support (English and French)
- Career search functionality
- Integrated business class member portal with login access
- Showcases firm values, CSR initiatives, awards, and leadership
- Designed for clarity and accessibility, optimized for various user demographics
What makes this site a winner
The redesigned Blakes recruitment site stands out for it' clean, purpose-driven experience that effectively communicates the firm’s culture while meeting the nuanced needs of its diverse audience. Helpful career search features and the inclusion of a map and member portal make the experience of finding a new job stress-free for Blakes' visitors.
Sector: Law Firms & Legal Services
Implemented by: E-Cubed Media Synthesis, Inc.
FGI Landolakes.
Forage Genetics International (FGI), a company owned by Land O’ Lakes, inc., collaborated with Tavant to build a brand-new website in Kentico. This agriculture-focused brand needed an engaging digital presence to reflect product value and guide users through a more intuitive buyer journey.
Project highlights
- High-resolution visuals and video testimonials
- Interactive content journey
- Improved calls-to-action with gamified engagement
- Optimized for storytelling in a B2B agricultural context
What makes this site a winner
This site blends interactivity and creative storytelling to engage their audience; reimagining how farming tech is marketed online. The user journey from discovery and beyond is interactive and packed with valuable content that makes the customer journey intuitive.
Sector: Agriculture
Implemented by: Tavant