---
title: "Our Work: Columbia University · Appnovation"
url: "https://www.appnovation.com/work/magazine-website-rebuild"
description: "How Appnovation Transformed Columbia University's Its Magazine Website to Rival Top Publications"
---

# Our Work: Columbia University

How Appnovation Transformed Columbia University's Its Magazine Website to Rival Top Publications

![Columbia Magazine website shown on a laptop and phone, with a headline about simpler, more powerful content management](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/ey850001/production/7b65a0f203d766203d6ad73b30c427b038cbf85a-1400x600.png?w=1400&auto=format) 

## Challenge

Columbia University wanted a top-tier magazine site to match the quality of the New Yorker and Time, showcasing diverse media across all devices.

## Solution

Appnovation and Columbia Magazine designed a modular system with flexible layouts, making it easy for editors to create engaging content. 

## Impact

The new site offers a seamless digital experience and robust content management. It provides valuable metrics on visitor engagement, helping the team optimize content.

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## Engagement

Client

Magazine Website Rebuild

Industry

Government & Non-profits

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## Challenge

Columbia University’s Office of Alumni and Development aimed to create a best-in-class magazine site that delivered a high-quality user experience, rivaling esteemed publications like the New Yorker and Time. The objective was to develop a content-rich platform capable of showcasing diverse media seamlessly across all devices. 

## Solution

Appnovation partnered with the Columbia Magazine team through an on-site discovery workshop to design a modular system featuring flexible layouts and reusable components. This innovative design approach simplified the content model, empowering editors to craft engaging and visually appealing article compositions with ease.

## Result

The newly launched [website (opens in new window)](https://magazine.columbia.edu/) offers an inspired digital experience with streamlined and robust content management capabilities. The platform enables the team to capture and analyze meaningful metrics, including traffic volume, time on site, new vs. returning visitors, and social shares. These insights help the team understand visitor engagement and identify the most relevant content.

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