IPAF launches new global website

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has launched a new website, featuring a complete design overhaul, more interactive menus and an intuitive interface that automatically picks up a user’s region and language settings.

The new version of the www.ipaf.org site has been completely redesigned to make browsing and searching easier. The website is more responsive, meaning a unified experience across devices from smartphones to desktop PCs, and there are new features including an enhanced members-only section and a function that allows users to search for their nearest accredited IPAF Training Centre by location.

The new website reflects the expansion of IPAF globally and multilingually. The website is available in ten language variants – universal English, English US, English GB, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and simplified Chinese.

Tim Whiteman, CEO and MD of IPAF, comments: “The goal of the new website has been to make it easier for the visitor to find the information they need or guide them to find it. New features include a map-based search tool to find IPAF-approved Training Centres near you – this was probably the most requested feature from site users and Training Centres alike!

“The Resource Library is home to all of the IPAF publications, guidance documents and safety campaign material that members and non-members told us they regard as valuable. With filters on these sections its easier than ever to find what you’re looking for. Content is also auto-filtered based on the region of the visitor, which can be manually set, and there is a new smart site search, making it easier to find the right content quickly.

“The member’s area has also been completely overhauled, making it much easier to find documents such as IPAF Council and committee minutes and to access member-only resources such as official IPAF logos they can use on their own websites and stationery.”

Jo Power, IPAF’s Head of Communications and Member Service, adds: “After a thorough tendering process in the first months of 2017, IPAF appointed Bliss, a digital agency based in the UK and Netherlands, to redesign and build the new IPAF website. They have been a real asset; they quickly understood the brief and vision for the new website and worked closely with the in-house team to deliver this excellent upgrade. They really got a feel for the industry – two of their staff are now PAL Card holders!”