Upwave

Code and Theory designed upwave.com to not only publish lively content, but to leverage this content to personalize the site and further user engagement, regardless of interest or experience level.

Users are encouraged to create their own profiles: centralized pages that collect user preferences, favorite content, and Challenge information. Upwave responds to this data to act as a trusted adviser that curates content and guides users on their journeys to more healthy and meaningful lifestyles.

Upwave.com’s data integration-ready platform and personalization engine also provides advertisers with new opportunities for consumer engagement and sponsorships, and the website is just the first step in a multiplatform evolution that will include television programming, social media experiences and partnerships with health tracking services.

Organizing and Defining Content Strategy

Brands in the wellness category typically either provide enjoyable education (publications, personalities, i.e., Dr. Oz) or monitor daily activity (mobile apps, fitness trackers). Upwave’s mission is to make healthy change actionable and less intimidating by bridging that gap – providing holistic health education that is entertaining and individualized.

Code and Theory created the classifications and guidelines for 2 types of content categories: entertainment and challenges.

Entertainment—

is the primary content of the upwave experience: articles, videos, quizzes and galleries inform users, while also directing them to explore related content in the site’s 5 verticals (Eat, Move, Relax, Thrive, Connect).

Challenge—

content is designed to play a direct role in users’ daily behaviors, inspiring them to track their wellness and set achievable goals.