{"id":1642,"date":"2026-04-05T11:52:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T01:52:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/?post_type=article&p=1642"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:55:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T06:55:48","slug":"lorraine-regan-didnt-redesign-a-website-she-clarified-a-school","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/article\/lorraine-regan-didnt-redesign-a-website-she-clarified-a-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Lorraine Regan\u00a0Didn\u2019t\u00a0Redesign a\u00a0Website. She Clarified a School.\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I reached out to Lorraine Regan with a mixture of genuine curiosity and mild professional envy.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Lorraine Regan<\/a><\/strong>
\nDirector of Community Relations and Marketing
\nIona Presentation College<\/p>\n

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Lorraine is Director of Community Relations and Marketing at Iona, and she\u00a0had\u00a0just launched a new website while I am only just beginning that journey myself. With technology moving at the\u00a0pace\u00a0it is, and AI changing what families expect from a digital experience before they ever set foot on campus, the number of decisions ahead of me feels significant. Lorraine had made them. I wanted to know how.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What she shared was not a technology story. It was a clarity story.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What prompted the decision to redesign, and what were you aiming to achieve?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The decision was\u00a0initiated\u00a0prior to my arrival at Iona. The\u00a0previous\u00a0website limited our ability to make improvements across functionality,\u00a0design\u00a0and content delivery. The primary goal was to create a more engaging and intuitive experience that genuinely reflected the opportunities available to prospective families.\u00a0We also needed a platform that could adapt as technology and education continue to evolve.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the launch of your new Strategic Plan, how did you ensure the website reflects your future direction?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Iona has a strong and enduring connection with its community and families, and that was central to everything. For more than 118 years, generations of Ionians have stood as a testament to values that do not waver: faith, courage,\u00a0compassion\u00a0and community. In a world marked by complexity and constant change, the Ionian spirit\u00a0remains\u00a0a steady light. The website needed to\u00a0honour\u00a0that foundation while also\u00a0showcasing\u00a0how we are preparing students for an ever-evolving future.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What features are you most proud of?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The integration of video content has significantly enhanced the user experience, allowing us to authentically\u00a0showcase\u00a0our students and the College. We also introduced a digital enrolment process, which has streamlined applications and made the experience far more convenient for busy families. The ability to embed ISSUU publications means our\u00a0College\u00a0materials are now presented in a far more accessible format.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What was most important to get right?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It was essential to clearly communicate who we are as a\u00a0College\u00a0and what we stand for. Iona has a unique atmosphere that families feel during a campus tour. We wanted the website to reflect that sense of community and belonging as closely as possible.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What early results have stood out since launch?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Feedback from prospective families\u00a0indicates\u00a0the site is easy to navigate and gives a clearer understanding of what Iona offers. Internally, the improved usability has been transformative for our team, giving us the ability to continually refine and enhance the experience.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What advice would you offer schools about\u00a0to begin\u00a0a website project?<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Have a clear understanding of who you are\u00a0as\u00a0a school\u00a0and what you offer. Then communicate that simply, intuitively and without friction.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lorraine did not redesign a website. She clarified\u00a0a school. Now I know where to begin.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Interview conducted by\u00a0Margo Bastow F.EdPlus<\/a>, <\/strong>Director Community Relations, Santa Maria College<\/p>\n

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  I reached out to Lorraine Regan with a mixture of genuine curiosity and mild professional envy.\u00a0 Lorraine Regan Director of Community Relations and Marketing Iona Presentation College   Lorraine is Director of Community Relations and Marketing at Iona, and she\u00a0had\u00a0just launched a new website while I am only just beginning that journey myself. With […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":1664,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","class_list":["post-1642","article","type-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article\/1642","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1642"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/educateplus-wa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1642"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}