Loop Municipal Websites
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| Fact | Loop Municipal Websites | Single Digital Presence |
|---|---|---|
| Accessibility | Loop says it builds websites to WCAG Level AA and trains editors on maintaining accessible content. | Ripple components are designed for accessibility and are being updated toward the latest WCAG Level AA standards, although implementation choices still affect compliance. |
| Founded | 2005 | 2016 |
| Hosting | The websites are hosted in a private cloud operated as a managed service. | Fully hosted websites are offered as a chargeable service, with management possible by SDP, the agency or a vendor. |
| Integrations | Loop lets administrators schedule and share website content directly to social media platforms. | Salsa documents integrations with CKAN, Campaign Monitor, Mailchimp, Salesforce, Oracle, PayPal, Stripe, LDAP, Active Directory, Facebook and Twitter. |
| Purpose | Loop builds websites and apps for municipalities, with a focus on small and medium-sized communities. | SDP is a secure, scalable web publishing platform for consolidating, managing and developing Victorian Government websites. |
Loop Municipal Websites plans
- Custom municipal website/app quotePriced on request
- Scalable annual pricing plans—
Single Digital Presence plans
- Create a new section on vic.gov.auFree
- Independent website or building a componentPriced on request
Pick Loop Municipal Websites if…
Loop suits municipalities seeking a managed website and resident app, particularly small and medium-sized communities. It offers template-based and custom design paths, with content shared across the site and app.
Pick Single Digital Presence if…
SDP is intended for Victorian Government teams publishing and managing websites. The vic.gov.au option is described as suitable for most government content, while custom sites may suit organizations with specific needs or mature digital service capabilities.