Isomer
A static website builder for the Singapore government
Background
An internal study conducted by the Singapore government in 2017 found that over one-third of our government websites failed basic usability checks. Other problems include:
- Website downtime: Cases of government sites not accessible for hours in any given month
- Poor UX: Many had outdated designs that do not work well on mobile devices and are unaccessible to persons with visual impairments
- Slow: Certain sites took more than 10 seconds to load, which far exceeded the average speed of about 2 seconds that modern sites take
- Expensive: A simple website can cost the Singapore government upwards of S$25,000 per year, racking a hefty bill across the government
Solution
Isomer provides government agencies with an easy-to-deploy static website building and hosting service to create usable, secure and faster informational websites quickly. Isomer provides:
- Pre-tested user interface that is usable and accessible to people with disabilities
- Static site architecture that allows for fast loading and eliminates many vulnerabilities
- Automated monitoring that improves reliability and security
Impact
- 106 websites launched
- Achieved > S$2 million yearly cost savings
- 100x reduction in downtime in government sites
Team
Alwyn Tan
| Alexander Lee
|Alexis Goh
| Kwa Jiehao
| Jackson Yap
| Lisa Tjide
| Natalie Tan
| Preston Lim
| Sarah Salim
| Ryan Lau
| Vivienne Chong
Past Contributors
Ang Yi Xin
| Chua Swee Chin
| Fiza Husin
| Lennard Lim
| Li Yicheng