Rescuing a Glitchy, Inherited WordPress Site and Making It Fast, Secure and Stable

We onboarded the Overford team onto a Web Support & Development retainer with a particular focus on the following areas:

Ongoing Support & Problem Resolution:

• Proactive identification and resolution of website issues.
• Continuous monitoring and maintenance for optimal website performance.

WordPress/Elementor Cleanup:

• Addressed and rectified complications arising from the prior web developers’ mishandling.
• Enhanced the site’s structure and functionality using WordPress and Elementor.

Hosting Migration & Speed Optimisation:

• Migrated their hosting to a more robust platform.
• Significantly improved site speed, achieving a GTMetrix Grade A with 98% performance.

Liaison with Content Marketing Agency:

• Facilitated seamless communication and collaboration with their content marketing agency.
• Ensured alignment in content strategy and web development efforts.

Content & Layout Updates:

• Regularly updated website content, including team members, services, and taglines.
• Enhanced site layout to improve user experience and engagement.

New Features Integration:

• Implemented mailing list integration to bolster their marketing efforts.
• Introduced new functionalities to meet evolving business needs.

WordPress & Plugin Maintenance:

• Kept WordPress and its plugins up-to-date, ensuring site security and efficiency.
• Performed regular audits to prevent potential vulnerabilities.

Technical SEO Improvements:

• Addressed and resolved technical SEO issues as reported.
• Implemented strategies to enhance online visibility and search engine rankings.

Outcomes

The continued work with Overford has led to some great improvements in their web presence and efficiency. They’ve seen improved site security, increased rankings and enhanced website performance.