Build a Directory or Searchable Tool, Build a Website or Platform, Improve Internal Workflows, Maintain or Improve an Existing Website, Provide Ongoing Digital Support

NOAA IOOS: Regional Modeling Directory & Site Stewardship

Client: NOAA (via ISS) Year: 2024-Present Industry: government, ocean science

Developed a 100+ model website directory, optimized backend workflows, and scoped a full redesign of the IOOS website.

↗ View Live Project

Project Overview

Supported NOAA IOOS through technical content management, backend workflow optimization, and public directory development.

The Challenge

  • Multiple NOAA websites required regular content updates
  • IOOS needed a searchable directory of modeling tools
  • NOAA teams depended on timely document publishing and issue resolution

Our Approach & Key Contributions

Live Site Content & Publishing Infrastructure

Maintained and updated over 3 different government websites related to ocean initiatives, including technical plugin maintenance, posting meeting notes, public memos, and strategy documents. Managed a staging and live publishing workflow with rapid turnaround.

Web Content ManagementCMS AdministrationGovernment ComplianceWorkflow Design

→ <2 business days average turnaround on requests

IOOS Regional Models & Applications Directory

Developed and managed a directory showcasing over 100 regional forecasting models with metadata, geographic scope, and applications. Worked with NOAA regional teams to gather and structure content.

Data StructuringDirectory DesignContent IntegrationCollaboration

→ 100+ models published in public-facing tool

Backend Workflow Optimization & Redesign Strategy

Audited frontend and backend information architecture, improved tagging workflows and admin UX, and scoped a full redesign.

Information ArchitectureAdmin UXCMS OptimizationRedesign Scoping

→ Streamlined admin interface + redesign scoping delivered

Tools & Technologies

WordPressHTML/CSSGovDelivery

Outcomes & Results

Launched a model directory, improved backend UX, and built the foundation for a future redesign aligned with stakeholder priorities.

Improved publishing workflows; model directory launched; redesign scoping completed with input from program staff.

Key Metrics

3Websites maintained
100+Models published
<2 business daysRequest turnaround

Interested in a Similar Project?

Let's talk about how JNF Digital can help your organization.

Contact Justin →