The City of Woonsocket's Department of Planning and Development seeks proposals to design, develop, host, and market a tourism website for www.visitwoonsocket.com.

• Purpose: Promote Woonsocket as a tourism destination for conventions, meetings, sports events, and special events, boosting the local economy.

• Criteria: User-friendly, professional appearance, intuitive navigation, public information availability, easy maintenance by City staff, fast loading times, and a focus on end-user experience.

• Background: Woonsocket, incorporated in 1888, boasts French Canadian heritage, diverse cultural influences, and notable attractions like the Stadium Theatre, Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining, Museum of Work and Culture, and American-French Genealogical Society.

• Overview: Aims to visually position Woonsocket online, capture its unique atmosphere, promote inclusivity, influence target markets, provide immersive content, deliver measurable results, embrace innovation, showcase unique attributes, and engage users personally.

• Expectations: Immersive design, responsive website development, user-friendly CMS implementation, premium hosting, support, and maintenance package, and payment integration for optimal performance.