STATESBORO, Ga. – Continuing its relationship with web provider SIDEARM Sports, along with Learfield, Georgia Southern Athletics launched a redesign of GSEagles.com aimed at delivering a responsive web layout across all platforms with a focus on multimedia presentation.
The refresh is the first version of GSEagles.com to feature responsive technology, which allows a website to automatically align across computer, tablet and mobile platforms without the need for a separate mobile version or a standalone app.
"SIDEARM has established itself as the national leader in web hosting for collegiate athletics, and we are thrilled to continue our relationship with them," Assistant A.D. for Athletics Communications
Bryan Johnston said. "Over 65 percent of all web traffic to GSEagles.com originates from mobile devices or tablets, so the responsive technology is a significant step in delivering the best user experience."
In addition to the responsive design, the new site delivers improved multimedia integration with the use of a media wall format. The media wall concept allows for greater visibility of more key content while also delivering content across multiple platforms, including Twitter and Instagram.
Other features of the redesign include:
• The responsive layout and design scales to fit the user device on desktop, tablet and mobile so fans will be able to access information easily on the go.
• The site will also feature more content from a new-look TrueBlue TV, prominently displayed on the site. Fans now can filter between most recent, live listing, features, interviews and highlights. Additionally, all True Blue LIVE! events will be free and will no longer require a subscription package to watch.
• The new website includes larger photos, easier navigation between pages, quick access to social media outlets, including Twitter and Instagram.
• The site will also feature a new scoreboard, that will show recent scores and upcoming events with quick links to live stats, video and tickets.
• Fans will also notice new schedules and rosters with more easy accessible information.
SIDEARM Sports, a Learfield company since June 2014, has experienced incredible organic growth from delivering quality service, reliability and customization. Serving more than 980 partners, SIDEARM Sports is the nation's leading digital provider in college athletics, and its easy-to-use interface allows schools to customize their content streams and digital presence. The company will play host to nearly 225 Division I university athletic sites during the 2017-18 season, including 41 schools in the Power Five conferences. SIDEARM Sports provides the software and technology that powers websites, mobile applications, live stats, social presence and video streaming for its athletic partners.
