Bellweather led research, strategy, and design for Visit Napa Valley's new website. Our website strategy blended multiple data sources including an extensive SEO audit, existing marketing research, and stakeholder insights garnered from dozens of on-the-ground interviews. The final website design brings the visual brand to life with layered content, playful mapping, and inspirational imagery that speaks to the incredible experiences found in Napa Valley.
Bellweather led research, strategy, and design for Visit Napa Valley's new website. Our website strategy blended multiple data sources including an extensive SEO audit, existing marketing research, and stakeholder insights garnered from dozens of on-the-ground interviews. The final website design brings the visual brand to life with layered content, playful mapping, and inspirational imagery that speaks to the incredible experiences found in Napa Valley.
Our research and strategy resulted in several new pieces of content, including first-person visitor tips, expansive FAQ sections, and a bespoke map. The strategy was developed from dozens of interviews with local leaders and business owners, along with an exhaustive SEO audit.
We built upon Visit Napa Valley’s existing brand to create a lush web experience. The valley-shape found in the logo becomes a way to crop images while also guiding a visitor down the page. We also added illustrations and atmospheric gradients to the brand toolkit to speak to the verdant wonderland of Napa Valley.
Our research revealed that the different towns and appellations within Napa Valley could be unfamiliar to first-time visitors. To help inspire longer visits and expand economic opportunities throughout the region, we designed a valley-wide map to orient and inspire visitors. The map became a foundational brand element and is used throughout the website, in visitor guides, and as a super-graphic on the Napa Valley visitor center.