Concrete CMS helped U.S. Army MWR combine over 100 separate websites into one multi-site platform. The new system supports 1,297+ content contributors and enforces strong compliance and security cont...rols. After the switch, Army MWR saw a 172% increase in web traffic. The platform saved over 80 hours of content work during urgent updates and boosted provider application downloads by 41%. Army MWR now manages content more easily and securely across all garrisons.
Brand Central, built on Concrete CMS, helped U.S. Army IMCOM MWR manage digital assets for marketing across 100+ global installations. The old system was hard to use and slowed down content creation.... PortlandLabs delivered a managed DAM solution with better search, tagging, and navigation. The new system integrates with 100+ Army MWR websites and uses AI to auto-tag images, saving hundreds of hours. 70% of users now download assets, with 39,843 file downloads and 732 active users.
Civilian Senior Leader Management Office (CSLMO), United States Army
- Government / Military
Concrete CMS helped the Civilian Senior Leader Management Office (CSLMO) of the United States Army replace an old, hard-to-use website. CSLMO staff can now update information for Executive Service Of...ficers (SES) quickly and easily. The new portal increased usage by 150%. Over 25% of SES officers updated their profiles in the first week. The site is now user-friendly and supports better communication and efficiency.
California Secretary of State
- Government Administration
Concrete CMS helped the California Secretary of State fix website outages and security issues during the 2020 Democratic primaries. PortlandLabs upgraded the site to the latest Concrete CMS version, ...made it mobile-friendly, and set up a high-availability AWS architecture. The new site now handles millions of page views per hour, with 100% uptime and fast load times. Over 200 content contributors use the platform. The upgrade improved security, reliability, and citizen engagement with the election process.
Concrete CMS improved the search function for U.S. Army Family and MWR websites. Users struggled to find information, with an 84% bounce rate after searches. PortlandLabs enhanced search by prioritiz...ing HQ content, adding AI-powered synonym and acronym support, and letting admins pin results for key terms. These changes led to a 34% increase in engagement rates, a drop in repeat searches by 8,797, and a new average bounce rate of 3.29% after searches.
Manufacturing Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Concrete CMS
BASF
- Manufacturing
Concrete CMS helped BASF build a secure, easy-to-use intranet for internal communication. BASF needed a better way to share news and updates with employees across many countries. The old system was h...ard to use and did not keep content fresh. Concrete CMS created a new intranet that follows BASF's style guide and uses Single Sign On for security. Authors find the system easy to use, so content is always up to date. The new intranet is well received and is spreading to other BASF groups.
Concrete CMS helped Viking Masek improve their digital marketing. Their old CMS made updates slow and limited content management. Trivera migrated their website from Hubspot to Concrete CMS. This cha...nge increased website traffic and improved conversion rates. Viking Masek also saved money and got better ROI from their marketing.
Concrete CMS helped Bosus replace an old, complex system with a modern, easy-to-use CMS. The small Bosus team can now add content and respond to requests quickly. The developer, designverign, built t...he new site fast using Concrete CMS's MVC framework. Since launch, page views doubled and customer requests increased. Feedback from users has been very positive.
Hospitality Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Concrete CMS
Safran Tours
- Hospitality
Concrete CMS helped Safran Tours build a multilingual e-commerce site for booking travel in France and Europe. The agency needed a private section for online bookings, order tracking, and customer re...views. Concrete CMS made it easy to create custom pages and connect with the company's ERP. The team saved time on development and database setup. The result is a user-friendly booking process and an intuitive admin for managing content and testimonials.
U.S. Army MWR Marketing team (Armed Forces Recreation Centers)
- Hospitality
Concrete CMS helped the U.S. Army MWR Marketing team unify web management for Armed Forces Recreation Centers. Each property had different websites, making updates hard and costly. PortlandLabs built... a flexible theme and shared codebase for all locations. This improved brand cohesion and user experience. The project led to a 68.6% increase in revenue and a 43.8% rise in transactions. Conversion rate reached 2.07%.
Banking Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Concrete CMS
North Easton Savings Bank
- Banking
Concrete CMS helped North Easton Savings Bank unify its website after merging with Mutual Savings Bank. The bank needed to combine two digital platforms to improve customer experience and efficiency.... WORX Branding showed how Concrete CMS could make the transition easy and effective. The new website led to a 37% increase in bank revenue, reaching $510 million, and an 11% rise in website traffic. The project improved brand perception and customer satisfaction.
Made Simple Media built a new website for About Mortgages using Concrete CMS. About Mortgages needed a professional online presence to show their expertise and attract clients. The new site highlight...s their services, qualifications, and includes clear calls to action. It also features testimonials and meets FCA compliance. The website improved About Mortgages' reputation and helped them gain new clients.
Media Production Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Concrete CMS
ITV Media
- Media Production
Concrete CMS helped ITV Media fix their website. Many visitors came looking for TV shows, not advertising services. This caused confusion and poor leads. Rawnet used Concrete CMS to make the site cle...arer and easier for the right customers. They removed program listings and focused on advertising case studies. The new site cut down on bad inquiries and saved time for the sales team. Hosting on AWS made the site more efficient and reduced costs.
Concrete CMS helped Forever Break, a travel blog, build a scalable and flexible online magazine. The site now offers customizable itineraries and easy-to-use travel guides. The attribute system lets ...the team update information across the site quickly. The new platform improved site speed, organization, and SEO. Forever Break chose Concrete CMS over WordPress for its ability to scale without a large team.
Retail Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Concrete CMS
The Home Depot
- Retail
Concrete CMS helped The Home Depot launch an online training portal for its appliance sales team. The company needed a better way to train staff across 2,300 stores. Blue Atlas built a secure, easy-t...o-update portal using Concrete CMS. The portal included quizzes, videos, and contests to boost engagement. Sales team adoption grew by over 1000% in 18 months. Average store appliance warranty sales rose by 35% in the second year.
Concrete CMS helped Sharps launch a new website and digital strategy. The old site was not mobile-friendly and hurt conversions. Rawnet restructured user journeys and took a mobile-first approach. Sh...arps saw an 18% increase in brochure requests, a 36% increase in design visits, and a 20% increase in average time on page. The new site improved customer experience and lead quality.
Concrete CMS helped GlobalSign manage a complex, multilingual web presence. GlobalSign needed flexibility and high performance for their international SSL business. PortlandLabs built a custom pricin...g tool and enabled easy content management across 14 regional websites. GlobalSign launched their new sites in under 6 months and praised the support for DevOps best practices. The solution improved scalability and editing for global teams.
Concrete CMS helped Softcat turn their website into a lead generation tool. Softcat needed to make their complex IT offerings clear and boost sales online. Rawnet used Concrete CMS to simplify user j...ourneys, add marketing tools, and create a responsive, visually engaging site. The new site increased goal conversion rate by 13.5%, website leads by 187%, and average session time by 41.3%. Softcat now has a customer-focused website that brings in more quality leads.
Financial Services Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Concrete CMS
Bottomline Technologies
- Financial Services
Concrete CMS helped Bottomline Technologies improve their website and messaging. The company had a complex offering and struggled to connect with customers. Rawnet simplified their digital experience... and user journeys. After launch, Bottomline saw a record number of qualified leads, a 125% increase in web conversions, and an 87% increase in traffic. The project improved customer engagement and online results.
Entertainment Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Concrete CMS
The CPA (Armenian Heritage Center)
- Entertainment
Concrete CMS helped the CPA (Armenian Heritage Center) launch a new website. The goal was to make information easy to find and improve navigation. The site now has a modern design with colored themes... and animations. Users can access event listings, archives, and mini-sites for special events. The website is fully responsive for mobile devices. The CPA can now manage content and create mini-sites on their own.
Accounting Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Concrete CMS
Fust Charles Chambers
- Accounting
Concrete CMS helped Fust Charles Chambers update their website and brand identity. The new site improved clarity in their audit, tax, and consulting services. The modular design lets them create micr...osites for new-client onboarding in just five days. The marketing team now manages over 300 pages, supporting SEO and business growth. Visitors find the site easier to use and understand, leading to more business opportunities.
Security-Woodlawn Business Association
- Non Profit Organization Management
Concrete CMS helped Security-Woodlawn Business Association fix problems with their old WordPress site. The old site was slow, not secure, and hard to edit. Stewart Design Agency set up Concrete CMS w...ith a new design, easy editing, and built-in tools like a calendar and directory. The new site made editing 150% faster in the first month. SWBA staff can now update the site quickly without needing a web team.
Concrete CMS helped Whistl refresh their website after rapid growth and acquisitions. The old site was confusing and hurt customer conversions. Rawnet used Concrete CMS to build a new site with bette...r user journeys and clear service pillars. The new site improved lead quality and customer experience. Whistl now gets more qualified leads and competes on value, not just price.
Education Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Concrete CMS
New York State Archives Partnership Trust
- Education
Concrete CMS helped the New York State Archives Partnership Trust give teachers in New York State easy access to 2,605 primary source materials and 1,433 learning activities. Before, teachers struggl...ed to find and use resources, losing valuable lesson planning time. The new platform lets teachers search, build, and share lessons, making it simple to use archive materials. This improved efficiency and created a more engaging classroom experience. The solution had a big impact on education in New York State.
Real Estate Case Studies and Customer Success Stories with Concrete CMS
Hunters Estate Agents
- Real Estate
Concrete CMS helped Hunters Estate Agents build a new website and digital marketing strategy. Hunters wanted to give franchisees better tools, make property searches easier, and increase property val...uations. Rawnet used Concrete CMS to cut admin time and let franchisees manage their own pages. The new site improved search for buyers and made it easy for sellers to book valuations. A national marketing campaign drove more traffic and property valuations for branches.
Concrete CMS helped Wine Collective Direct replace an old PHP5 system. The new platform let wine producers manage their own pages and inventory. Custom features made it easy to blend old user data an...d new logins. The new site improved the buying experience for international customers. Sales went up and customer satisfaction improved. The solution made cross-border wine sales simpler and more efficient.