Website Redevelopment for a Social Media Intelligence Platform (Owned by News Corp) Improves Page Speed by 53%

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Website Redevelopment for a Social Media Intelligence Platform (Owned by News Corp) Improves Page Speed by 53%

The goal of this project was to redevelop www.storyful.com by updating its content, design, and layout within the WordPress CMS. This redevelopment involved leveraging the advanced Gutenberg Block Editor to enhance the website’s functionality and user experience.

Location North America
Project Duration 7 Weeks
Industry Media Publishing
Page Load Speed 53% Faster
Solution Website Optimization

Goal

  • Develop dynamic Gutenberg blocks for the Resources and Blogs modules to be easily manageable and updatable, ensuring they maintain functionality and enhance the user experience.
  • Integrate animations and interactive features while preserving high page speed and performance, achieving a balance between visual appeal and optimal user experience.

Solution

  • Revamped the website design and functionality while preserving SEO integrity and ensuring high performance throughout the migration process.
  • Developed sophisticated dynamic Gutenberg blocks with filter options to streamline the management of Resources and Blogs modules.
  • Migrated data into new custom post types such as Resources, Testimonials, and Clients, facilitating easier management and editing of these sections.
  • Created a script to efficiently migrate posts from the Classic editor to Gutenberg, ensuring a smooth transition.
  • Implemented block settings to embed SalesForce and Mailchimp forms, enhancing form management capabilities.
  • Integrated GDPR compliance measures to ensure data protection and privacy.
  • Replaced a plugin-based Intercom chatbot management with theme settings to streamline integration and management.
  • Designed custom Gutenberg blocks with versatile layouts and styling options for quick and easy section creation. Provided comprehensive editorial settings, including layout adjustments, element visibility, and color customization, allowing for flexible reuse across different pages.
  • Replaced old templates with Gutenberg blocks to simplify template management and customization.
  • Developed dynamic blocks for managing Resources and Blogs, featuring hide/show elements, color options, post selectors, and drag-and-drop functionality to support various content categories.
  • Provided theme settings for managing general website configurations, including GTM scripts, third-party integration keys, and placeholder images.
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Results

  • Achieved a 53% improvement in page load speed, with the website passing all Core Web Vitals benchmarks.
  • Simplified content management through the implementation of advanced Gutenberg blocks, making updates and maintenance more efficient.
  • Delivered a visually engaging website with contemporary animations and design elements, enhancing user experience.
  • The Home Page Mobile Score increased by approximately 87.76%, while the Home Page Desktop Score increased by about 3.13%.
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