Transforming Paloma Blanca’s Digital Presence

A strategic redesign that united two brands, elevated user experience, and drove measurable growth through thoughtful design and smart SEO.

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PALOMA BLANCA

Since 1937, Paloma Blanca has been a cornerstone in the bridal gown and evening wear industry. From Toronto’s Spadina Avenue, the brand has grown into an internationally recognized name in bridal fashion. Paloma Blanca’s sister brand, Mikaella Bridals, shares the same dedication to craftsmanship and elegance. However, with two distinct identities, managing their digital presence became increasingly complex.

The Challenge

Paloma Blanca approached H&Co. with a unique request: they wanted a modern, clean website design that not only revitalized their brand but also seamlessly integrated their sister brand, Mikaella Bridals. The goal was to create a unified yet distinct digital presence for both brands, maintaining their individual identities while leveraging their shared audience. Key concerns included:

  • Designing an intuitive UX that would accommodate both brands while ensuring ease of navigation.
  • Implementing technology solutions that would enhance performance, user engagement, and SEO.
  • Optimizing SEO to maintain and improve search rankings for both brands while ensuring they complemented each other’s presence online.
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Our Approach

We began by understanding how Paloma Blanca and Mikaella Bridals connect with their shared audience. From there, we mapped a unified website structure that allowed users to move seamlessly between both brands while preserving their unique identities.

Design, UX, and SEO were developed together—not in silos—ensuring the site was not only beautiful but discoverable, fast, and easy to use. Every element was crafted to elevate the user experience, improve search visibility, and support long-term growth.

This wasn’t just a redesign—it was a strategic transformation of how the brand engages with modern brides online.

Our Solution

H&Co. designed and developed a catalogue-based e-commerce website that brought both brands—Paloma Blanca and Mikaella Bridals—together under one domain, while preserving their individual identities. The result was a seamless digital experience where users could effortlessly explore both collections without confusion or compromise.

To deepen engagement and showcase the emotional connection behind each gown, we introduced a “Real Brides” feature. This allowed users to view real customer photos linked directly to the gowns they were browsing, adding authenticity and helping future brides envision their own experience.

At the core of the project was a focus on performance and discoverability. We restructured the site architecture, refined the navigation, and optimized metadata—ensuring the website not only looked beautiful but also performed exceptionally in search and delivered a frictionless user experience.

The Results

The impact of the new website design was immediate and measurable:

  • Traffic Growth: Monthly visitors increased from 5,000 to 10,000 within the first three months. The site now sees a steady 20,000 visitors per month.
  • Better User Engagement: The enhanced UX and brand cross-promotion strategy allowed visitors to effortlessly explore both brands, increasing brand awareness and customer retention.
  • Optimized Conversion Pathways: By integrating real bride images into e-commerce pages, prospective customers could see real-life representations of gowns, leading to higher engagement and interest.

OUR WORK

By reimagining Paloma Blanca’s digital presence, H&Co. successfully created a cohesive, high-performing website that not only modernized the brand but also maximized engagement and discoverability for both Paloma Blanca and Mikaella Bridals. The project’s success underscores the importance of strategic design, UX optimization, and SEO integration in driving brand growth and online visibility.