A standalone website making official statistics easy and engaging to explore.
Statistics Jersey is the official provider of national statistics and analysis for Jersey. As the independent provider of island-wide statistics, they play a critical role in collecting, analysing and publishing information across a wide spectrum of topics, from housing and retail prices to public wellbeing.
Following a law change which made them fully independent from government, the team approached Blue Llama to help bring their new standalone digital presence to life.
The Challenge
Statistics Jersey previously were the content owners of a subsection within the main Government of Jersey website. Their team needed more flexibility to be able to better present statistics and data to the public; they required a fully bespoke platform where users could easily find, filter, and interpret large volumes of statistical information.
They also wanted to build and display data visualisations – from pie charts to scatter plots – without needing to manually code or compromise on visual consistency. With accessible, quality data at the heart of their mission, integrating with external data sources and streamlining report management were critical. Ultimately, the key challenge was to design an intuitive, searchable platform that would serve both public users and the internal team equally well.
The Solution
Blue Llama designed and developed a custom WordPress website tailored to the needs of both data consumers and the Statistics Jersey team. The build includes robust filtering and search tools, a flexible content architecture, and seamless mobile responsiveness. Key statistical headlines are automatically populated via open data sources, while charts and graphs can be created directly within the CMS using built-in tools.
The site features a report repository with filtering and tagging, a subscription mechanism for users to receive updates, and a built-in workflow for content approval. We also handled the import and organisation of historical data, and cross-linked related content throughout the site to help users navigate between datasets and reports. Weekly collaboration with the client ensured every feature was tested against real workflows.
The Results
The new Statistics Jersey website has been met with enthusiastic feedback. Users can now explore a wide array of statistics with far greater ease and clarity, supported by powerful filtering, striking visuals, and intuitive navigation. Internally, the team now enjoys the flexibility to create and manage content independently, supported by an editorial workflow that ensures accuracy and quality control.
By giving Statistics Jersey full ownership over their digital space, the project has transformed how they share their work with the public, and has laid the groundwork for a more open and accessible approach to Jersey data.
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