Case Study: WordPress for a Community College
Bladen Community College needed a clean, modern website to serve students, faculty, and prospective applicants. Their team required a platform that was easy to manage and aligned with accessibility and mobile standards. The existing website was outdated and difficult for staff to update. It lacked responsive design, clear navigation, and the ability to support future content growth.
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The Challenge
Outdated and Rigid Website Structure: The legacy site was visually dated and lacked the flexibility to support modern content strategies or user needs.
No Responsive Design: Mobile and tablet users struggled to navigate the site, leading to poor engagement and accessibility issues.
Difficult for Staff to Maintain: Non-technical staff had a hard time updating content, which led to stale information and maintenance bottlenecks.
Limited Scalability for Future Growth: The existing setup wasn’t built to scale as new departments, programs, or announcements were added over time.
Our Solution
Modern WordPress Implementation: We rebuilt the site on a responsive and accessible WordPress framework tailored for long-term flexibility.
Custom Content Architecture: Introduced structured content types for academic programs, departments, and announcements to streamline publishing.
CMS Configured for Non-Technical Staff: The backend was simplified so internal teams could manage updates quickly and confidently without developer help.
Cloud-Hosted on AWS: The site runs on a managed AWS environment, allowing for on-demand scaling and long-term performance stability.
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Results
Improved Mobile Accessibility:Users on any device now experience a fully responsive interface, improving engagement and navigation.
Faster Staff Workflows: Non-technical users can update content easily, reducing reliance on outside help and keeping information fresh.
Stronger User Experience: Clearer navigation and academic content organization help students, faculty, and the public find what they need quickly.
Supports Bladen’s Mission Digitally: The new site reflects the college’s values and fosters stronger connections with current and prospective students.