Is your research website making valuable knowledge difficult to find?

Research websites often need to serve a wide range of audiences, from academics and industry partners to policymakers, funders and the general public. Each arrives with different questions, different levels of knowledge and different expectations.

As websites grow, it can become increasingly difficult to ensure that the right information reaches the right people.

When valuable content becomes difficult to navigate

Over time, research websites can accumulate hundreds or thousands of pages, publications, projects, reports and resources.

Content may be organised around internal departments or research programmes rather than how audiences look for information. Different teams may publish independently, leading to duplication, inconsistent terminology and complicated navigation.

The result? Valuable research becomes harder to discover, understand and engage with.

Making complex information easier to find and understand

Improving a research website does not always require a complete redesign.

Often, the starting point is understanding how well the existing website works for its audiences and identifying where improvements will make the greatest difference.

At Path, we help organisations address these challenges through:

• Content strategy and information architecture: Organising complex information into clear, intuitive structures.
• UX audits and user research: Identifying where visitors struggle to find information or complete important journeys.
• Content design: Helping organisations communicate specialist subjects clearly to different audiences.
• Website strategy and design: Creating accessible, user-centred websites built around organisational goals and audience needs.

Start by understanding the problem

Before investing in a major website redevelopment, an independent review can help identify what is working, what is not and where to prioritise improvements.

At Path, we start by asking questions, understanding the organisation and considering the needs of its audiences. Our approach combines strategic thinking with thoughtful design to make complex information easier to navigate and understand.

Is your website working as effectively as it could?

If your organisation is struggling with complex content, difficult navigation or an ageing website, we would welcome an initial conversation.

Contact us at hello@path.ie or call 01 679 9212.