The Project
Radar Hill was selected to design and develop a new website for the Victoria Real Estate Board (VREB), an organization representing over 1,200 REALTORS® in the Greater Victoria area. The Board needed a site capable of managing hundreds of listings and thousands of photos updated hourly, while maintaining fast load times and data integrity. With nearly 60,000 page views per month, the challenge was to present large volumes of information attractively and reliably across all devices. Using our Pyramid Content Management System (CMS), VREB staff can now easily manage all content, including a custom blog. A standout feature is the detailed Open House Search, allowing members and clients to quickly locate current listings. This project showcased Radar Hill’s expertise in responsive web design, performance optimization, and data management for high-traffic, content-rich websites.
Partnering with Radar Hill for our website redesign was one of the best decisions we’ve made.
Services Utilized
- Responsive website design optimized for all devices
- Pyramid Content Management System for easy staff updates
- Custom blog design with full editing capabilities
- Image hosting and management for thousands of photos
- Document hosting and management for member resources
- Custom jQuery development for interactive features
- Detailed Open House Search functionality
- Customizable meta tags for improved SEO
- SEO-focused content tailoring for better search performance
- Social network integration for wider engagement
- Data integrity management during hourly updates
- Performance optimization to ensure fast page loads
Results
The new VREB website significantly improved user experience, enabling visitors to navigate hundreds of listings and thousands of photos seamlessly. Staff can manage and update content effortlessly through the CMS, including blog posts and member resources. The Open House Search has become a highly utilized feature, simplifying property searches for clients and agents alike. Performance optimization ensures fast page loads, even during heavy traffic, while responsive design delivers a consistent experience across devices. Overall, the project reinforced VREB’s professionalism, improved member engagement, and provided a reliable, high-functioning platform that will continue to evolve with user feedback and ongoing analysis.
Partnering with Radar Hill for our website redesign was one of the best decisions we’ve made. They understood the complexities of the real estate industry and translated that into a site that is both powerful and easy to use. The Open House Search, responsive design, and CMS functionality have transformed how our staff and members engage online. Their reliability and ongoing support have exceeded our expectations, ensuring our website remains a vital tool for our organization. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome and the partnership we’ve built with Radar Hill.
Peter McAllister, Systems Analyst, Victoria Real Estate Board