A data portal is an online platform which supports users in accessing collections of data. Typical data portals present the data of the organisation which hosts the portal.
Our methodological Approach
Building an open data portal requires a methodological approach to the development process.
Front-End Development
A simple, user-centered home page is the bedrock of any data portal. It should have clear access points to the various functions of your website and be accessible to any user.
Back-End Development
Here are some general best practices we follow for creating an effective open data portal backend.
Search and Filtering
Implement some way to filter and search datasets on your website. This may require backend database structuring or can be done on the frontend.
Dataset Storage
Datasets can be stored in the cloud with Amazon Web Services (S3), Microsoft Azure (Azure Blob), Google Cloud (GCS) or another provider or utilize your own server and store datasets locally.
Metadata Storage
A relatively convenient structure for an open data portal is to store metadata in a separate file from your datasets. This enables you to query your metadata and populate a dataset listings page without having to get all your datasets.
Permissions/Authentication System
Only authorized users should be able to update metadata and datasets regardless of how or where you store them. Such a permissions system can be as simple as storing your metadata in a Google Sheet that is shared with only a specific set of people and having a similar setup in AWS or another datastore for your datasets.
Key Benefits of the Service
Customer-centric businesses build a virtuous cycle we call the customer wheel. We help companies at every stage of growth, developing custom solutions and collaborating with all levels of your business.
- We help you understand customer behaviors
- We help break down barriers to innovation
- We help resolve the pricing paradox
- We help align brand strategy with key objectives
- We help companies nurture loyal customers who are more profitable
We help companies identify quick, targeted, customized solutions as well as strategic and operational improvements to boost underperforming sales organizations.
We help clients define the target customer or sweet spot — the area of distinct advantage over competitors—to inform business decisions and investment allocation.
We ensure marketing investments are generating highest returns and reinforcing the brand positioning; and build a loyal customer base through branding that cultivates a strong, trusted image.
We work with companies to develop a series of positive interactions with the customer to earn their advocacy and inform consistent delivery of experiences to drive top-line growth.
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