The Problem
In late 2023, Hot Haus approached us with an ambitious goal: launch a brand-new website with integrated bookings, gift vouchers, and effortless content management ahead of their May 2024 opening. Their needs were clear but complex:
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No existing digital presence: Required a website that captured their serene, luxury brand identity from scratch.
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Mission-critical booking system: Needed real-time scheduling for sauna sessions, classes, and gift vouchers without third-party fees.
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Owner-friendly CMS: Staff with no technical background had to update content, pricing, and promotions independently.
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Tight deadline: Site had to launch flawlessly before peak summer bookings began.
The Solution
Partnering with Two Degrees North, we delivered a secure, user-friendly Umbraco website integrated with SimplyBook.me for bookings, achieving:
✅ Custom Umbraco CMS
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Intuitive content editing for non-technical staff (e.g., promo banners, SEO-friendly content).
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Mobile-optimized design reflecting the brand’s coastal aesthetic.
✅ Seamless Booking Integration
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Real-time scheduling synced with SimplyBook.me’s backend.
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Gift voucher purchases with automated email delivery.
✅ Performance & Security
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High PageSpeed score for fast loading on mobile devices.
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Fully tested payments
✅ On-Time Launch
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Coordinated with designers and client to deploy 2 weeks on schedule.
