Smudge Technologies
Challenge
We didn’t just patch up the problems – we started fresh. We built Cielo a new website that feels as welcoming and well-crafted as their furniture. Now shoppers can browse easily, even when the site gets busy during sales, and the whole experience feels smooth and enjoyable.
Cielo’s stunning furniture and homeware collections were turning heads across South Africa, but their e-commerce platform couldn’t keep up and was buckling under the weight of their growing business. We need to create a premium, high-performance website capable of managing a large volume of transactions while creating a delightful shopping experience.
We replaced their struggling platform with a high-performance e-commerce built for scale. The result? A brand-boosting digital showroom where browsing & buying is as sleek and stylish as their products.
We started from scratch:
- Migrating to a more scalable and robust infrastructure
- Enhancing UI/UX for a more intuitive shopping experience
- Ensuring seamless handling of high transaction volumes
- Optimizing for speed, mobile responsiveness and performance
- Integrating secure payment gateways and logistics systems
Solution
We successfully re-engineered the Cielo e-commerce platform, delivering a modern, scalable, and high-performing online store with:
Key
Features
- Scalable architecture – Built to support growing traffic and transaction volumes, future-proof infrastructure design
- Enhanced UI/UX Design – Visually engaging and intuitive layout, improved customer retention elements
- Optimized performancd – Faster load times across all pages, smoother browsing experience on all devices
- Secure payment integration – Seamless transactions with leading payment providers, enhanced security protocols
- Logistics and courier integration – Automated order processing workflow, real-time delivery tracking
Results
That matter
- Increased sales and engagement – Enhanced shopping experience led to higher conversion rates
- Seamless transactions – Platform handled high volumes without performance issues
- Award-winning innovation – Project excellence acknowledged with industry recognition
- Scalable and future-proof – Built to accommodate continued business growth
Ready to turn
Your “What if” into “Watch this”?
Websites that dominate Google and convert visitors to buyers—not just digital brochures. Our Check out our award-winning portfolio how we combine meticulous technical execution with strategic business thinking. No templates, no shortcuts—just powerful digital experiences built with banking-grade standards and delivered by a team that takes your success personally.
+27 11 447 2740
design@smudge.co.za