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Alulanka.com – Website Development Case Study.

  Client Overview

Client Name: Alulanka (Pvt) Ltd
Development Start Date: October 10, 2024
Development Duration: 7 weeks
Project Hand Over Date: November 28, 2024

Alulanka is a leading aluminum fabrication company in Sri Lanka, offering customized solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Their product portfolio includes aluminum doors, windows, curtain walls, partitions, and cladding systems.

Design
UX
Coding
Speed
Passion

 Project Goal

To design and develop a modern, responsive, and informative website that reflects Alulanka’s professionalism and showcases their wide-ranging capabilities. The website needed to:

  • Present the company’s profile and services clearly.

  • Showcase completed projects with detailed information.

  • Include an interactive map-based project explorer.

  • Optimize for mobile, SEO, and ease of navigation.

  • Build trust and authority in the local market.


 Development Process

1. Planning & Discovery

  • Held multiple meetings with the client to understand their target audience and expectations.

  • Audited competitor websites to identify best practices and opportunities.

  • Defined the website architecture with key pages: Home, About Us, Services, Projects, Contact.

2. Design

  • Designed high-fidelity UI mockups with a modern and clean aesthetic.

  • Prioritized visuals: large banners, project showcases, and product photos.

  • Mobile-first design approach to ensure cross-device compatibility.

3. Development

  • Developed on WordPress with a custom theme using Elementor for flexibility.

  • Clean, modular code with optimized images and caching for performance.

  • Implemented multi-language support (Sinhala & English) for wider reach.


 Highlight Feature: Interactive Projects Map

One of the standout features of Alulanka.com is the Projects Section, which includes a live map-based display of completed projects across Sri Lanka.

🗘️ How it works:

  • Projects are plotted on an interactive map using geolocation data.

  • When users click on a map marker, a modal or side panel opens with full project details including:

    • Project Name

    • Location

    • Client Name (if permitted)

    • Scope of Work

    • Completion Date

    • Before/After Images

    • Technologies Used

🛠️ Technologies Used:

  • Google Maps API (based on preference)

  • Custom post types in WordPress to store and manage project data

  • AJAX loading for smooth UX without page reloads

  • Optimized for performance with lazy loading and mobile touch support

This feature not only demonstrates Alulanka’s island-wide presence but also allows potential clients to filter projects by region or category, offering proof of capability.


 Visual Assets

Screenshots were captured for each core page:

  • Home Page

  • Services Overview & Individual Service Pages

  • Projects Map View

  • Individual Project Detail View

  • About Us

  • Contact Page with embedded map and contact form.


 Results & Outcomes

  • Improved brand credibility and professional digital presence

  • Increased customer engagement through project discovery

  • Better SEO ranking with structured data and localized keywords

  • Positive feedback from both clients and internal stakeholders


🔧 Tools & Stack

  • WordPress CMS + Elementor

  • Custom PHP, JS, CSS for enhancements

  • Google Maps API for project mapping.

  • Google Analytics & Search Console integration


📌 Future Plans

  • Add client testimonials per project

  • Integrate WhatsApp chat support

  • Auto-fetch and display Google Reviews

  • SEO