How Centenary University Modernized Engagement with Xperience by Kentico.
Technical snapshot
- Email automation
- Dynamic Page Builder
- Apache Lucerne Integration
- Migration from WordPress to Xperience by Kentico
Inside Centenary University's Migration to Xperience by Kentico.
Centenary University’s outdated WordPress website needed a major overhaul to meet the expectations of today’s users. Limited personalization, poor mobile performance, and an outdated CMS made it difficult for visitors to find information and for the marketing team to manage content efficiently.
To modernize their digital presence, Centenary partnered with Konabos and pleOS Agency to rebuild the site on Xperience by Kentico. The new platform provides a scalable, flexible foundation that honors the university’s 157-year legacy while delivering a modern, mobile-first experience.
Primary objectives:
- Create a flexible, scalable solution using Xperience by Kentico that can adapt to Centenary University’s changing goals and technology needs.
- Modernize the website to honor the university’s historical legacy while appealing to prospective students, alumni, and other stakeholders.
- Develop a mobile-first design with clear navigation, concise messaging, and strong calls-to-action to enhance usability and engagement.
- Deliver content and design that align with the habits and preferences of tech-savvy younger audiences.
- Showcase the university’s distinctive programs and value to attract and engage prospective students and other key audiences.
Streamlined navigation, clear messaging, and engaging content would help Centenary connect more effectively with students, alumni, and the wider community, strengthening engagement and setting the stage for continued digital growth.
To bring Centenary University’s vision to life, Konabos took a strategic, future-focused approach centered on Xperience by Kentico. The university sought a scalable, user-friendly platform to support long-term digital goals and engage prospective students, alumni, and stakeholders. As Konabos’ first major Xperience by Kentico project, the team quickly adapted to the platform’s capabilities. While some advanced features were still in development, creative workarounds and thoughtful planning ensured a smooth delivery. The site was rebuilt with a mobile-first focus, prioritizing usability, personalization, and performance across devices.
Favorite new site features:
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Multichannel integration of website and email communications
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Dynamic Page Builder for easy content updates
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Email automation with templates and autoresponders
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Centralized Content Hub and Media Library for brand consistency
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Digital marketing tools with customizable forms and campaigns
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Enhanced search via Apache Lucene integration
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Custom workflows for efficient publishing
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Advanced taxonomies for better content discovery
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CI/CD for seamless infrastructure updates
Powered by Xperience by Kentico, the new platform equips Centenary University with a modern, scalable digital presence built to grow with the institution’s evolving needs.
Konabos recommended Xperience by Kentico as the ideal solution to support Centenary University’s digital goals. The platform offered a flexible and scalable foundation aligned with the university’s long-term goals, while also delivering a user-friendly content management experience. Built with personalization, compliance, and performance in mind, Xperience by Kentico provided powerful features like role-based access control and data protection tools, ensuring both security and efficiency.
Although some advanced features were still in development during implementation, the platform’s adaptability allowed the team to customize workflows and streamline publishing processes. As a result, Centenary University can now manage content with greater agility, maintain brand consistency, and confidently scale its digital presence for the future.
Highlights include:
- Modernized information architecture (IA) to improve navigation and content discoverability
- Responsive, WCAG 2.2 AA–compliant design for accessibility across all devices
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Flexible Page Builder components to support a wide range of content types
- .NET 8-powered Race Pages API for performance and scalability
- Enhanced authoring tools to streamline publishing and scheduling
Thanks to the move to Xperience by Kentico, Racing Queensland’s digital experience is now easier to manage, more accessible, and better positioned to grow with their audience.
Since launching the new website, Centenary University has elevated its digital presence with faster performance, stronger engagement, and greater independence for its marketing team. Built on Xperience by Kentico, the platform’s intuitive tools have streamlined content updates and reduced dependency on developers. Clear navigation, improved messaging, and a mobile-friendly design have created a smoother experience for users, especially prospective students. As a result, the university has seen measurable improvements in both performance and engagement, all without increasing operational cost or complexity.
- 40% increase in website engagement
- 25% faster load times
- 50% increase in content publishing efficiency
With a modern, flexible platform now in place, Centenary University is well-positioned to expand its digital strategy. The new website provides a strong foundation for future enhancements, including deeper personalization, expanded digital marketing efforts, and stronger integrations with internal systems. As user expectations continue to evolve, the university plans to build on this momentum by delivering even more targeted content and interactive experiences that resonate with tech-savvy audiences.
