Over a Decade of Growth and Partnership: Modernizing Lexware’s Platform with TYPO3

Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG (Lexware) is a company belonging to the Haufe Group. The company offers software solutions primarily for SME’s, startups, and sole traders assisting them with accounting, taxes and general structure of finances. The solutions offered by Lexware include both a wide range of on-premise software products and the comprehensive cloud solution, Lexware Office. 

The company utilizes their website www.lexware.de to market its products and services, including relevant articles and support. Looking to revamp and better manage their website, Lexware invited agencies to submit proposals through a public tender. Lexware selected team neusta due to their emphasis on customer oriented solutions, the technical quality of their work, and their partnership-based approach. This collaboration has since lasted over 12 years.

team neusta was commissioned to deploy a comprehensive redesign of the Lexware website user experience (UX). A modern design with intuitive navigation was desired without sacrificing security compliance or functionality. 

Supported by a wide range of products and significant resources, the platform operated on TYPO3 CMS, a system recognized for its scalability and capacity to manage complex, enterprise-level web structures. As part of the relaunch, team neusta upgraded and enhanced the existing TYPO3 installation to better support multisite management, modularity, and future growth. TYPO3 remained the ideal solution for Lexware’s evolving business needs, and with team neusta’s deep development expertise and long-standing experience with TYPO3 since 2012, the partnership continued to deliver sustainable value.

The project focused on the relaunch and continuous development of Lexware’s website, emphasizing usability and scalability. The majority of the work centered around marketing the software products listed directly in the integrated shop, ensuring easy access to knowledge articles and support resources. 

In order to address a range of needs for various stakeholders and departments on the customer facing side, team neusta illustrated individual features. The implementation also included integration of numerous APIs and external systems in addition to the technical setup of comprehensive SEO tracking and concept. This implementation ensured optimal visibility and data-driven performance. 

Strict software security standards were met throughout the process to safeguard both the platform and its users. 

The project’s success was dependent on the high level of TYPO3 development expertise and strong consulting approach by team neusta. Paired with an agile methodology, team neusta was able to prioritize the client’s business and unique requirements to ensure alignment and flexibility throughout the project. Empathetic and transparent communication were key pillars of this approach when communicating with the Lexware team and customer contacts. The collaboration in place enabled rapid responses to urgent requests and technical challenges with a full-stack mindset.

The relaunched site now presents marketing material and knowledge resources in a straightforward, uncomplicated manner. The result is a dynamic, refreshed design that appeals to a younger demographic. With a simplified page structure and clear navigation, the user experience is modernized and reflects a user-centric approach. Security standards were met to compliance and the overall UX was modernized and enhanced. 

Since the relaunch, the performance and robustness of the website have significantly improved. team neusta has been migrating additional pages to the TYPO3 instance and reporting any core bugs as they’re discovered. They have also, in some cases, contributed bug fixes after their discovery. 

The combination of technical experience, a methodological approach and a customer-centric collaboration resulted in a long-standing, fruitful partnership. 

Choosing the right CMS for your next project is essential to ensure your company presence is ready for scale. Pairing the right CMS with an agency who has deep expertise and experience with TYPO3 is the perfect combination to bring a project to realization. 

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