Client Proposal · Confidential

Nermai IAS Academy
Social Media Marketing & Website Revamp

A comprehensive digital growth proposal to elevate Nermai IAS Academy's online presence, amplify student reach, and position the brand as Puducherry's most trusted IAS coaching institution.

Prepared By AffixxMedia
Date June 2025
Location Puducherry
Status Awaiting Approval

This proposal is exclusively curated for Nermai IAS Academy — Digital Visibility & Student Growth

A Noble Mission Deserving a Powerful Digital Presence

We acknowledge the remarkable work Nermai IAS Academy has been doing — breaking financial barriers in competitive exam coaching and empowering youth from rural and economically weaker sections of Puducherry to aim for the highest public service roles in the country.

Your institution is run by volunteers of Nermai Trust & Nermai Samuga Iyakkam. That non-profit spirit is not just admirable — it is your most powerful marketing story. The foundation is strong. Now it's time to build a digital layer that tells that story to thousands of aspiring students, 24/7.

What Nermai IAS Academy Offers

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UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS)

Comprehensive coaching for India's most prestigious exam, with digitally interactive classrooms and a video library for every batch.

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TNPSC / Banking / Railways / SSC

Wide coverage of state and central government exams — UDC, LDC, VAO, Banking, Puducherry Recruitments, and more.

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Online & Offline Hybrid Learning

Students can attend physically or access classes via cloud-stored video library — flexible learning that works for everyone.

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Non-Profit Spirit

Founded to change the stereotype of expensive coaching. An institution run by volunteers, students, and service-minded teachers.

All of this gives Nermai a unique positioning no other academy in Puducherry can claim. The next step? Building a digital presence that communicates this story to every aspiring student in the region.

The Digital Gap & the Opportunity Ahead

In 2025, every student searching for IAS coaching starts with a Google search or an Instagram scroll. Understanding where Nermai stands today — and the massive opportunity digital marketing presents — is the first step.

Current ChallengeImpact on Admissions
📱 Inconsistent Social MediaStudents can't gauge quality or credibility. They choose competitors with more visible presence.
🌐 Outdated WebsiteFirst impression fails. Mobile users bounce immediately. Course information is hard to find.
🏆 Hidden Success StoriesReal student wins exist but aren't showcased — the strongest trust signal is going to waste.
🔍 Low Search VisibilityNermai doesn't appear when students search "IAS coaching Puducherry" on Google.

The Digital Opportunity

Digital AdvantageWhat It Means for Nermai
🔄 Continuous VisibilityYour brand stays visible 24/7, 365 days — not just during admission season
💬 Student EngagementDirect conversations with aspirants through comments, DMs, and stories
🧠 Brand RecallConsistent content keeps Nermai top-of-mind when a student decides to join coaching
📊 Measurable GrowthTrack every impression, enquiry, and admission — know exactly what's working
🎯 Targeted ReachReach aspirants in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and surrounding regions preparing for UPSC/TNPSC
🏆 Story AmplificationNermai's non-profit founding story is a powerful differentiator — digital is where it gets told

Current Website Technology Audit

We've audited nermaiiasacademy.in using industry-standard tools. Here's the complete technology stack your current website runs on — and what this means for your growth potential.

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Platform — WordPress

The current site is built on WordPress with the Hello Elementor theme (v3.4.9) and Elementor page builder (v4.1.3). While functional, this stack is heavy on mobile and limits design and performance potential.

Server — LiteSpeed

The current hosting uses LiteSpeed web server — capable of fast load times, but the WordPress + Elementor setup is not taking advantage of it, resulting in poor mobile performance.

Category Technology Version Assessment
CMSWordPressIndustry standard, good foundation — but limits performance and design flexibility
Page BuilderElementor4.1.3Renders heavy on mobile — multiple scripts slow down page load
WordPress ThemeHello Elementor3.4.9Lightweight theme — correct choice, but design is not utilising its potential
WordPress PluginElementsKitAdds extra widget functionality — causes page bloat if not managed carefully
WordPress PluginJetpackUsed for stats & security — basic tracking, not conversion-focused
ReviewsTrustindexGoogle reviews widget present — good trust signal, but not prominently placed
Web ServerLiteSpeedFast server — but current WordPress setup is underutilising its speed capability
Programming LanguagePHP8.4.21Up-to-date PHP version — good for security and performance
DatabaseMySQLStandard WordPress database — no issues
JavaScript LibraryjQuery3.7.1Current version — multiple jQuery-dependent plugins add load weight
JavaScript LibrarySwiperUsed for sliders — needs to be lazy-loaded for better performance
JavaScript Librarycore-js3.46.0Polyfill library — adds unnecessary weight for modern browsers
Font ScriptsTwitter Emoji (Twemoji)External font dependency — adds a network request on every page load
PerformancePriority HintsGood — browser hints for resource prioritisation are being used

What This Audit Tells Us

  • The current stack is the bottleneck — WordPress + Elementor with multiple plugins creates a heavy, slow site that hurts both user experience and SEO rankings.
  • Mobile performance is the critical gap — the majority of students browse on mobile, but the current Elementor-heavy build causes slow load times and high bounce rates.
  • Design and UX need a complete overhaul — the current theme and page builder layout do not reflect Nermai's credibility or communicate trust to prospective students.
  • SEO groundwork is missing — no structured SEO configuration detected, which explains the low Google visibility for key searches like "IAS coaching Puducherry".
  • Trust signals are underused — Trustindex is installed but reviews are not placed strategically to influence admission decisions.

Live Website Issues Found

Beyond the tech stack, we manually browsed nermaiiasacademy.in and found the following critical issues that are actively costing you student enquiries every day.

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About Us Page — 404 Not Found Broken Link
The About Us page route exists in the navigation menu, but clicking it throws a "Page Not Found" error. Any student trying to learn about the institution hits a dead end — destroying trust instantly.
Fix: Recreate the About Us page and link it correctly in WordPress menu settings.
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Buttons Navigating to Same Page UX Bug
Several call-to-action buttons across the site are linked to the current page itself instead of their intended destination. Students clicking "Enroll Now" or "Learn More" go nowhere — breaking the enquiry flow.
Fix: Audit all button links site-wide and set correct target URLs or anchor links.
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Online Courses Sub-domain — Empty Content Critical
The Online Course tab opens a sub-domain (courses.nermaiiasacademy.in), but PDF course materials and video class recordings are not uploaded or linked. Students who click through find an empty shell — a major loss of credibility.
Fix: Upload all PDF materials and embed/link video classes. Set up a proper LMS structure on the sub-domain.
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Study Material — PDF Downloads Not Working Broken Links
In the Study Material section, several download buttons redirect back to the same page instead of downloading the PDF. Students looking for free study resources leave frustrated and don't return.
Fix: Upload PDFs to WordPress media library and link each button directly to the correct file URL.
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Contact & Enquiry Forms — Not Functioning Properly Lead Loss
Forms on the website are not set up correctly — likely missing email configuration or submission handling. Every student who fills a form and gets no response is a lost admission. This is the most costly issue on the site.
Fix: Configure SMTP email delivery, set up form notifications, and add WhatsApp as a fallback enquiry channel.
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Gallery Page — No Images Loaded Missing Content
The Gallery page exists but shows no photos or videos. A coaching institution's gallery is a powerful trust builder — students want to see the classroom, faculty, and events before they enroll. An empty gallery page actively undermines credibility.
Fix: Upload classroom photos, batch events, and result celebration images to the gallery with proper categorisation.

Summary: These 6 issues mean that students who find Nermai's website today are likely to leave without enquiring — not because they aren't interested, but because the site fails to support their decision. Our website revamp fixes every one of these issues as part of the delivery scope.

How Students Discover & Join Nermai IAS Academy

The modern student's decision journey is entirely digital-first. Here's how an aspiring IAS candidate moves from first awareness to walking through Nermai's doors — powered by social media and a strong website.

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Awareness

Sees Nermai via social ad or reel

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Profile Visit

Explores Instagram / Facebook page

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Website Visit

Checks courses & fees

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Trust Built

Reads results & reviews

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Enquiry

WhatsApp / Call

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Enrolled

Becomes a student

Every step of this journey is powered by consistent, credible digital content. Without it, students never discover Nermai — or choose a competitor who looks more established online.

AffixxMedia Growth Strategy for Nermai

A strategic phased approach to building Nermai IAS Academy's digital dominance — each month builds on the previous one, moving from foundation to full-scale student acquisition.

Month 1
Foundation & Setup
Goal: Build a strong, professional digital presence.
What We'll Do
  • Social media profile optimisation & brand setup
  • Brand identity & visual template creation
  • Website audit, wireframe & development kickoff
  • First month content batch — reels, posts, stories
  • Google My Business profile setup & optimisation
Outcome
  • Professional online presence established
  • Consistent brand identity across all platforms
  • Website development underway
Month 2
Visibility & Website Launch
Goal: Increase reach and launch the new website.
What We'll Do
  • Consistent content posting cadence
  • New website delivered and launched live
  • Follower growth activities & engagement push
  • Reach & awareness Meta ad campaigns start
  • Local SEO optimisation for Google ranking
Outcome
  • New website live and receiving traffic
  • Increased social media visibility & reach
  • More profile visits & website clicks
Month 3
Engagement & Enquiries
Goal: Convert digital attention into student enquiries.
What We'll Do
  • High-performing motivational & success reels
  • Student testimonial & result campaigns
  • Retargeting ad campaigns for website visitors
  • WhatsApp enquiry generation campaigns
Outcome
  • Consistent WhatsApp & call enquiries
  • More student interactions & DMs
  • Stronger trust and brand authority
Month 4
Lead Generation & Scaling
Goal: Turn digital presence into consistent admissions.
What We'll Do
  • Full lead generation & admission campaigns
  • Student retention & community activities
  • Advanced performance optimisation
  • Quarterly growth planning & strategy review
Outcome
  • Consistent new student enquiries every week
  • Repeat brand interactions & referrals
  • Long-term digital brand authority

Website Revamp — What You Get

A complete ground-up rebuild of nermaiiasacademy.in — migrating from WordPress to a modern React.js + Node.js custom stack. Built for speed, mobile users, and student lead conversion.

🌐Public Website — Pages & Structure
Homepage — hero, courses overview, results, testimonials, exam notifications & CTA
Dedicated course pages — UPSC/IAS, TNPSC, Banking, SSC/Railways, Puducherry Recruitments
Student Results & Toppers page — filterable by year & exam
Study Materials page — PDF downloads filtered by subject & exam
Video Library — YouTube embedded, filtered by topic & exam type
Blog / Exam Notifications — articles with category & SEO metadata
About Us — Nermai Trust story, faculty profiles, mission & milestones
Contact page — Google Maps, enquiry form & WhatsApp direct link
🖥️Admin Panel — Content Management
Secure admin login — JWT authentication
Dashboard — enquiry stats, recent activity & quick actions
Manage courses — edit fees, batch dates & descriptions
Manage student results & testimonials — add, edit, toggle visibility
Blog manager — create, edit, publish & schedule exam notifications
Enquiry inbox — view all submissions, mark as contacted, export CSV
Homepage announcement bar — update & toggle on/off instantly
📁Media & File Management
PDF upload — study notes, syllabus & previous papers stored on AWS S3
Tag PDFs by exam type & subject — auto-listed on Study Materials page
Video library management — paste YouTube link, add title & tags
File manager — view, replace & delete uploaded documents
No storage cost for videos — YouTube handles delivery, zero bandwidth fees
🎨Design & Branding
Complete UI/UX redesign — premium, modern, institution-grade
Mobile-first responsive layout — phones, tablets, desktops
Brand colour system — navy blue & gold applied consistently
Premium typography, favicon & logo integration
Bilingual-ready structure — Tamil & English
🔍SEO & Performance
On-page SEO — meta titles, descriptions & structured data on every page
Local SEO — rank for "IAS coaching Puducherry" on Google
Google Analytics 4, Search Console & Meta Pixel setup
Image compression, lazy loading & fast page load optimisation
XML sitemap generation & Google submission
💬Lead Generation & Conversion
WhatsApp floating button on every page
Enquiry forms — submissions saved to admin panel & sent via email
Meta Pixel integration for Facebook/Instagram retargeting
Conversion tracking on all enquiry touchpoints via GA4
Strategic placement of Google reviews & student testimonials
⚙️Tech Stack & Infrastructure
Frontend — React.js + Tailwind CSS
Backend — Node.js + Express REST API
Database — MongoDB
File storage — AWS S3 for PDFs & documents
Deployment — Vercel (frontend) + Render (backend)
SSL certificate, domain config & automated backup
🛡️Testing, Launch & Support
Full QA — mobile, desktop & cross-browser testing
Initial content population — courses, faculty, results & materials
Admin training — manage the entire site without a developer
1 month post-launch support — bug fixes & minor updates
Full handover documentation & deployment guide

Website Revamp — Cost Breakdown

A transparent breakdown of everything covered in the website revamp project. One-time investment, delivered within Month 2 of your marketing plan.

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Development Cost

One-time project fee — everything included

Frontend — React.js + Tailwind CSSAll public pages — fully responsive, mobile-first
Backend — Node.js + Express APIREST API for courses, results, enquiries & blog
Database — MongoDBStructured data storage for all website content
Custom Admin PanelReact dashboard — manage content, enquiries, files & media
PDF & File Upload SystemAWS S3 integration — study materials & documents
SEO + Analytics SetupGA4, Search Console, Meta Pixel & on-page SEO
Lead Form + Email IntegrationEnquiry forms — saved to admin panel & sent via email
Testing & LaunchFull QA — mobile, desktop & cross-browser compatibility
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Domain & Hosting

Annual recurring charges — assisted & configured

Domain Name Renewalnermaiiasacademy.in — annual renewal assisted
Frontend Hosting — VercelFast global CDN deployment for React frontend
Backend Hosting — RenderNode.js API server — always-on deployment
Database — MongoDB AtlasCloud database setup & configuration
AWS S3 Storage SetupPDF & document storage bucket — configured & secured
SSL CertificateHTTPS security — auto-provisioned via Vercel
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Post-Launch Support

1 month included — fixes, training & monitoring

Bug Fixes & Minor UpdatesIssue resolution for 30 days after launch
Content UpdatesUp to 4 content changes per month
Performance MonitoringSpeed checks, uptime & error tracking
Admin Panel TrainingFull walkthrough — manage content, files & enquiries
Security UpdatesDependency patches & API security monitoring
Priority SupportResponse within 24 hours on working days
Phase 2 Features — Student login portal, online test series, fee payment gateway, or batch management system can be added in a future phase and will be quoted separately based on scope.
Website Revamp — One-Time Investment

Social Media Growth Plan

A curated, authoritative, and consistent digital identity across all platforms — designed to attract serious aspirants, build lasting trust, and drive consistent student enquiries for Nermai IAS Academy.

Content We'll Create Every Month

Content TypePlatformPurpose
🎬 Motivational Reels (15–60s)Instagram Reels / YouTube ShortsStudent transformation stories, IAS tips, daily inspiration for aspirants
📰 Exam Notification PostsInstagram / Facebook FeedUPSC dates, TNPSC results, admit cards — be the first source students trust
🏆 Success Story PostsInstagram / Facebook FeedShowcase real student selections to build credibility and social proof
📖 Study Tips & Current AffairsInstagram Stories / CarouselsDaily GK, polity, geography — students follow for value, trust grows
📸 Classroom & Faculty MomentsInstagram Stories / FeedBehind-the-scenes, batch photos, faculty intros — builds community
🎊 Festival & National Day CampaignsAll PlatformsRepublic Day, Independence Day, Pongal — branded creatives to stay top-of-mind
🎯 Lead Generation Ad CreativesMeta AdsTargeted campaigns for aspirants in Puducherry & Tamil Nadu region
⭐ Student TestimonialsStories / Reels / FeedVideo and photo reviews — the most powerful trust signal for new students

Growth Plan — What's Included

Platforms: Facebook / Instagram / Google My Business  ·  Ad Budget: Client Managed

Features
What's Included
Growth Plan ★
Visibility, engagement & enquiries
Ideal ForNermai IAS Academy — brand building & student acquisition
Primary GoalVisibility, Enquiries & Admissions
PlatformsFacebook / Instagram / Google My Business
Content Creation
Social Media Profile Setup & OptimisationYes
Monthly Content CalendarYes
Reels / Month8
Static / Carousel Posts / Month6
Total Creatives / Month14
Content StyleStorytelling + Educational + Motivational
Bilingual ContentTamil & English
Management & Strategy
Community ManagementEnhanced — comments, DMs & engagement
Monthly Insight ReportDetailed — reach, engagement & enquiry metrics
Funnel StrategyYes — awareness → enquiry → admission
Monthly Strategy Call1 Call / Month
Advertising & Promotion
Meta Ads ManagementEnhanced — reach, lead & retargeting campaigns
Ad Creative DevelopmentYes
Creative Testing & ScalingLimited A/B testing
Production & Support
Video & Photo Shoot1 Session / Month
Branded Visual TemplatesYes — stories, alerts & announcements
Google My Business ManagementYes — posts, reviews & updates
Marketing Advice & GuidanceYes
Quarterly Growth PlanningYes
Priority SupportPriority — dedicated point of contact
Expected OutcomeConsistent brand visibility, student enquiries & admissions
Monthly Investment

Digital Identity Standards

  • Consistent brand colours — navy blue & gold accents representing prestige and trust
  • Premium typography on all creatives — authoritative, clean, institution-grade
  • Curated Instagram grid layout — visually cohesive and professional feed
  • Branded templates for stories, exam alerts, and announcements
  • All content bilingual-ready — Tamil and English for maximum reach

What Nermai IAS Academy Can Expect

Tangible, measurable results that digital marketing will deliver for Nermai IAS Academy over the coming months — tracked, reported, and optimised every month.

🌐 Digital Authority

Recognised as Puducherry's most trusted IAS coaching institution online
Thousands of aspirants discovering Nermai every week
Strong brand recall — students think of Nermai first when choosing coaching

💬 Student Enquiries

Direct WhatsApp messages asking about courses, fees and batches
Students booking slots and asking for counselling sessions
Short path: social media → website → WhatsApp → admission

📈 Admission Growth

Consistent new student registrations every batch cycle
Admissions from students outside Puducherry via online reach
Student referrals and word-of-mouth amplified through social media

🌍 Modern Website

Fast, mobile-friendly site that converts visitors into enquiries
Ranked on Google for "IAS coaching Puducherry" searches
Clear course pages with easy enrolment and contact flow

💡 Content Engine

Active Instagram & Facebook with growing, engaged follower base
Students sharing Nermai's content with their networks organically
A content library that compounds in value over time

📊 Measurable Growth

Monthly reports showing clear growth across all key metrics
Transparent ROI tracking on every marketing rupee spent
Monthly strategy call to review performance and plan ahead

Your Digital Growth Partner

AffixxMedia is a unit of Scale Forge Private Limited — a premium digital marketing agency specialising in brand growth, social media marketing, and performance-driven campaigns. Here's what we bring to the table.

Our Expertise

ServiceWhat We Deliver
📱 Social Media MarketingStrategic content creation, community management, and growth across Instagram & Facebook
💻 Website DevelopmentPremium React.js websites built for speed, mobile-first experience, and student lead conversion
🔍 SEOSearch engine optimisation for local visibility — rank on Google for IAS coaching searches
🚀 Performance MarketingTargeted Meta & Google ad campaigns delivering measurable student lead acquisition
👤 Brand PositioningPosition Nermai as the most trusted, credible IAS coaching institution in Puducherry

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