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Akrolithos isn't a new name in the natural stone industry. The company has built a strong reputation over the years, working across a wide range of applications and markets. What it lacked, though, was a website that matched that level of work. The old digital presence wasn’t doing the brand justice and that’s the problem Lighthouse was brought in to solve.

The goal was to design and develop a corporate website on WordPress that could present Akrolithos properly: its products, its completed projects, and the story behind the company clearly, without overcomplicating things.

A Complete Digital Presence for a Strong Brand
The new website is essentially the main digital home for Akrolithos. Visitors can explore what the company does, understand its product range and get a feel for the depth of its expertise all without having to dig around. The offering covers a lot of ground: flooring, wall cladding, Rock Face solutions, garden products, mosaics, decorative applications and more.

The website needed to hold all of that together in a way that made sense, both for professionals looking for specific solutions and for customers just starting to explore.

Clear Product Navigation
Getting the product structure right was one of the most important parts of the project.

When a company offers this many product types, poor navigation kills the experience fast. The solution was a clear category system that lets users browse comfortably, spot new arrivals or popular choices, and move toward expressing interest in what they need without unnecessary detours.

The visual side was given just as much attention as the structure, because in natural stone, how something looks on screen matters.

Showcasing Projects and Real Applications
There’s only so much a product photo can communicate. Seeing a stone in an actual space a hotel lobby, a private garden, a building façade is a completely different thing. That’s why the projects section was built out as a proper feature of the site, not an afterthought.

Selected works across architectural, hospitality, residential and outdoor settings give visitors a real sense of what Akrolithos products look like when they’re actually used. For architects and specifiers especially, this kind of reference material carries a lot of weight.

Strengthening Corporate Identity
Products and projects only tell part of the story. Akrolithos has years of experience behind it, industry recognition, and an active international presence and none of that should be invisible on the website. Dedicated sections for news, awards and the company’s broader activities help round out the picture.

The result is a brand that comes across as established and outward-looking, not just as a supplier with a catalogue.

Built on WordPress for Flexibility and Growth
WordPress was the right choice here for practical reasons. The Akrolithos team needs to be able to update the site on their own new products, new projects, news, awards without having to go through a developer every time. That kind of independence matters for a company that's actively growing.

The platform gives them the flexibility to keep the site current and scale it as their communication needs develop.

The Lighthouse Approach
The brief asked for something that balances visual quality, logical structure and ease of use.

That's not always a straightforward combination aesthetics and usability can pull in different directions if you're not careful.

The work involved building a product architecture that's genuinely easy to navigate, pairing it with visuals that reflect the material quality of the brand, and making sure the WordPress backend is actually manageable for the people who will use it day to day.

A Website that Brings Natural Stone to Life
What Lighthouse delivered isn't just a corporate website it's a platform that reflects what Akrolithos actually is.

The structured product categories, the project references, the corporate content and the flexibility of WordPress all work together to present the brand at the level it deserves. For a company whose work ends up in real buildings and real spaces, having a digital presence that communicates that quality is no small thing.

👉 Visit the new Akrolithos site here

Lighthouse was named eBusiness Agency of the Year at the E-volution Awards 2026. A recognition that reflects consistent work across strategy, design, development, and delivery. This year’s distinctions span a wide range of categories and project types, covering the full journey from customer experience and information architecture to omnichannel operations and platform capability.

Lighthouse was named eBusiness Agency of the Year at the E-volution Awards 2026. A recognition that reflects consistent work across strategy, design, development, and delivery.

This year’s distinctions span a wide range of categories and project types, covering the full journey from customer experience and information architecture to omnichannel operations and platform capability.

In total, Lighthouse received 28 awards, including 2 Grand Winner distinctions, 7 Gold, 7 Silver, and 11 Bronze awards.
 

What this recognition represents
Behind every award sits the same focus: building digital experiences that work in real conditions, clear journeys for users, measurable outcomes for businesses, and solid operational foundations behind the scenes.

A sincere thank you to the teams and partners involved across every project. The E-volution Awards 2026 were a great moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate the work and then get back to building what’s next.

To Manna set out to refresh its digital presence with a site that feels as warm and honest as the bakery’s craft. Lighthouse redesigned tomanna.gr into a modern, fast, and story-driven brand destination. This new site highlights the heritage and quality of Manna Tsatsaronakis while clearly guiding visitors through products, recipes, and editorial content. The result is an enjoyable browsing experience across Crete’s land and ingredients, improved organic visibility, and meaningful increases in site goals like product views, recipe saves, and B2B leads. The website is fully bilingual with dynamic content.

Key highlights

• Human, photographic design with a unified design system and subtle interactions that support the journey without distraction.
• SEO-focused information structure connects Product → Recipe → Article for deeper exploration.
• Performance optimized for Core Web Vitals with responsive media, lazy loading, efficient scripting, and smooth transitions.

From brief to build
The goal was simple to state but hard to achieve: make it easy and fast for visitors to discover products and usage ideas while clearly showing the relationships between products, recipes, and articles. We combined a warm, human aesthetic with a photographic style that reflects Crete’s soil, ingredients, and people. Micro-interactions add rhythm and clarity to the flow, enhancing the visual story for both the brand and the user’s task.

Information architecture & SEO-first structure
We reorganized content into clear paths across product categories, product pages, recipes, and articles, supported by user-friendly URLs, accurate meta fields, and structured data for Products, Recipes, and Articles. Internal links encourage exploration and build authority on topics, while heading hierarchies and concise introductions make content easy to scan. Coverage across core categories reached 100%.

Categories & product experience
Category pages combine SEO introductions, sub-categories, and related lists to help users find what they need quickly. Product pages include essential descriptions, technical and nutritional information, allergens, and direct links to related recipes, articles, and products. Focused micro-conversions like “See the recipe,” “Download the leaflet,” and “Ask us” guide the next steps and enhance the value of each visit.

Recipe Hub that invites return visits
A redesigned Recipe Hub allows visitors to filter by occasion, product, and category. Each recipe page features ingredients, steps, timing, difficulty, dietary notes, and direct links to suggested products. This content model significantly increased engagement within the hub and provides practical reasons for people to return.

Brand storytelling & corporate sections
Pages like History, Our People, and Production serve as living narratives with realistic photographs. A connected Content Hub with articles and tips links naturally to products and recipes, increasing dwell time and emotional connection from the first visit.

Performance, stability & Core Web Vitals
We built performance from the ground up. CDN caching, optimized media with responsive sizes and lazy loading, as well as careful handling of scripts and animations, improved LCP, CLS, and INP across mobile and desktop. The migration was carried out with zero downtime, and monitoring and protection mechanisms ensure a consistently fast and stable experience.

Bilingual, accessible & compliant
The site is fully bilingual in Greek and English and is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring clear navigation elements and focus states. GDPR settings and secure form handling ensure a trustworthy and transparent experience at every contact point.

Visit the new experience
👉 Explore the redesigned site: tomanna.gr

Yesterday, 12 November 2025, was the brand reveal of Elepedison becoming Enerwave. This change is far more than a new name: it’s a platform for growth and innovation, aiming to be more modern, dynamic, and closer to today’s needs. Importantly, nothing changes for customers, contracts remain valid, services continue uninterrupted, and the same trusted team stands behind the brand, committed to high standards, competitive pricing, and environmental responsibility.

Τhe Lighthouse team attended the official unveiling of Enerwave, the new name and identity of Elpedison, which launches a “new wave of energy” for households and businesses in Greece. The rebrand positions Enerwave within HELLENiQ ENERGY and indicates moving into more sophisticated services, a more human experience for the customer, but not a change that will affect current customers.

As a key digital transformation partner, we are excited to support these moments when brand identity, communication, and digital touchpoints need to move in lockstep. Congrats to the Enerwave team on this bold new chapter.

With the launch of the new Harmanis e-shop being a success story that is brought by Lighthouse as a project proudly designed and developed, the partnership between the two companies is now growing even larger.

Expanding Beyond Development
Based on the strong foundation of our collaboration, Harmanis has now trusted Lighthouse with a vast digital development plan, including Performance Marketing, Email Marketing, and Search Engine Optimization services.

This next phase of our partnership is focused on establishing the online visibility, engagement, and conversion performance of the brand, so that the Harmanis digital ecosystem continues to evolve and deliver measurable business outcomes.

A Holistic Digital Approach
Through a data-driven approach, the Lighthouse team will design and execute integrated performance campaigns, optimize content and search visibility through SEO best practices, and implement a tailored email marketing strategy that strengthens customer loyalty and drives repeat sales.

The goal: to establish an uninterrupted bridge between technology, creativity, and performance, delivering results that truly matter.

A Partnership That Keeps Growing
The expansion of our collaboration with Harmanis is yet another milestone in a long-term partnership built upon trust, collaboration, and shared vision.

From building the e-shop to now shaping a complete digital growth strategy, Lighthouse continues to support Harmanis in navigating the ever-evolving digital landscape.

👉 Explore Harmanis: www.harmanis.gr
👉 Read more about our collaboration: Lighthouse and Harmanis Set Sail with New E-Shop

At Lighthouse, we’re proud to help brands like Harmanis grow, perform, and stand out online.

We are delighted to announce the launch of the new B2B e-shop for Chryssafidis, one of the largest suppliers of plumbing and industrial products in Greece. This project is a major digital breakthrough, offering an even smarter, faster, and entirely individualized experience for professional customers across the country.

Key Features of the New B2B Platform
The new e-shop is built specifically for registered users, ensuring that professional partners have access to the right tools, the right prices, and the right content always. Some of the platform’s standout features include:

• Personalized content per user: Customized product selections and prices according to each customer's profile.
• Advanced product search & filtering: Search for products quickly either through smart search or by browsing categories with multiple filter criteria.
• Seamless ERP integration: Full synchronization with the company’s ERP system, displaying up-to-date product information, pricing lists, and special discounts.
• Quotation requests: Customers can request special prices for specific products before they make their order.
• Project-based product lists: Ability to build and save product lists (e.g., per project), then order or request a B2B quote from them.
• Comprehensive online catalogue: A digital presentation of the full product range, always accessible and easy to browse.

Designed for Professionals
The new B2B e-shop is more than just a digital storefront, it’s a complete business tool for professionals who require reliability, flexibility, and speed in their daily operations. Through the combination of tailored prices, project management features, and smooth ERP integration, Chryssafidis offers its business partners a future-ready digital environment.

The platform also includes a career application form, welcoming new talent to join the Chryssafidis team.

At Lighthouse, we are proud to have enabled this digital transformation with our expertise in strategy, design, and implementation.

👉 Visit the new B2B e-shop and discover a next-level experience for professionals here.

As school bells start ringing and September arrives, kids and parents are getting ready for another fun-filled school year. Back to school isn't merely about getting into the routine; it's about reminiscing about creativity, comfort, and confidence. Maped illuminates this Back-to-School season with intelligent, fashionable, and practical supplies that will stimulate learning and imagination this year.

At Lighthouse, we are proud to support Maped Hellas through our partnership in Social Media Strategy, Content Creation, and Account Management, allowing the brand to engage with families in new and innovative ways.

Why Choose Maped?
Founded in Annecy, France, in 1947, Maped is a family-owned company that has grown to become a global leader in school and office supplies, active in over 125 countries. What makes Maped unique is its ability to combine innovation, design, and fun.

In Greece, Maped's line of products ranges from geometry sets and ergonomic scissors to pastel markers, stainless steel flasks, and eco-friendly coloring aids, ensuring all children are equipped with the best tools to perform well in school and even beyond.

Top Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition
1. Invest in Reliable Basics
Every school year starts with the essentials. It is important to pick tools that will last long.
Twist’n Flex small geometry set: flexible, durable, and perfect for math and drawing.

2. Add a Creative Touch
Encourage children to allow their imagination to come alive through color.
Pastel markers and Color’Peps colored pencils: FSC-certified, eco-conscious, vibrant, and fun.

3. Stay Organized and Hydrated
A successful school day also means staying fresh and prepared.
Stainless steel water bottle (430ml): durable, reusable, and perfect for everyday hydration.

4. Make Learning Safe and Comfortable
Ergonomic design facilitates better learning and imaginative play.
Essential Soft scissors: safe, comfortable, and ideal for school projects.

Back-to-School Checklist
Here’s a quick checklist with must-have Maped items for the perfect School beginning:

Lighthouse x Maped Hellas
Through our collaboration, Lighthouse manages:

• Social Media Strategy: Tailored to the Greek audience
• Content Creation: Reels, visuals, and campaigns with local storytelling
• Account Management for Instagram & Facebook, ensuring consistent engagement and growth

Ready for a Creative Start?
Back to school is more than just supplies; it’s about creating confidence, imagination, and happiness in every child. With Maped’s smart and playful tools and Lighthouse’s creative guidance, this September is going to be brighter, more colorful, and full of new possibilities.

Find out more here

Two bold new automotive brands have just arrived on Greek roads and Lighthouse has been behind the digital wheel.

We were thrilled to guide the design and development of the brand-new website for OMODA and JAECOO, two next-generation automotive marques making their dynamic debut in the Greek market. The platform is more than just a showcase it’s a digital-first brand experience designed to inform, engage, and convert.

A New Online Destination for Automotive Innovation
The objective? To deliver a premium online presence that reflects the innovation of the respective brands, and to provide users with rich presentations of models, interactive discovery, and efficient lead generation.

We designed a fully responsive digital environment with:

• A dedicated brand page for both OMODA and JAECOO, featuring high-quality visuals and immersive videos to convey each brand’s identity.
• Individual model pages that go deep into specifications, technology, safety systems, and design with detailed imagery from both the interior and exterior.
• A comparison table that allows visitors to easily compare different models and select the best one for their requirements.
• Fully integrated lead generation forms for interest and test drive requests optimized for conversion across all devices.

Built for Exploration. Ready for What’s Next.
Whether you're a car enthusiast looking to explore futuristic SUVs, or simply a curious driver discovering these brands for the first time, the website lays out the important details simply, elegantly, and interactively.

And that's only the beginning.

Explore the New Era of Driving
At Lighthouse, we believe that a great website is not just functional, it’s experiential. With OMODA and JAECOO, we've released a site that's ready to drive customer attention, preference, and trust.

Visit the official website and discover what’s redefining modern mobility in Greece: www.omodajaecoo.gr