McGregor Foundation Wordpress Site
McGregor Foundation – Legacy Migration & Digital Unified Branding
A comprehensive modernization of the McGregor Foundation’s digital presence. WRIS Web Services migrated the Foundation’s legacy ColdFusion site to WordPress, completing a unified digital ecosystem alongside their sister properties, McGregor Amasa and McGregor PACE. The project focused on a full redesign, streamlined content management, and a dynamic new way to showcase the Foundation's grant impact.
Services Provided:
Project Management • UX/UI
Key Results:
Unified Digital Ecosystem:
- Brought the Foundation site into visual and technical alignment with McGregor Amasa and McGregor PACE for a consistent brand experience.
Seamless Legacy Migration:
- Successfully transitioned years of content from an ColdFusion environment to a modern WordPress framework.
Dynamic Grant Showcase:
- Created a new, organized way to display grants and community partnerships, making it easier for stakeholders to see the Foundation's impact.
Empowered Staff Updates:
- Implemented a user-friendly backend that allows the McGregor team to post news, updates, and grant information without needing technical assistance.
Conclusion:
The McGregor Foundation now has a digital platform that matches the quality and mission of the organization. By migrating from a legacy system to a modern, unified WordPress build, WRIS Web Services has not only simplified the Foundation's daily operations but also created a powerful tool for showcasing their philanthropic leadership. The new site ensures that the McGregor brand remains cohesive and professional across all its digital touchpoints.
The Challenge:
To ensure a cohesive digital identity, we transitioned the McGregor Foundation’s website from ColdFusion to WordPress, bringing it into alignment with its sister sites, McGregor Amasa and McGregor PACE. This update creates a consistent visual experience across the organization and provides the Foundation with a robust platform to share its mission of supporting seniors in Northeast Ohio. By migrating to WordPress, the internal team can now more easily manage grant data and organizational news within a familiar, unified ecosystem.
The Solution:
WRIS Web Services designed and developed a new WordPress website that aligns perfectly with the McGregor brand family. By moving away from ColdFusion and onto a custom Elementor-based WordPress build, we provided the Foundation team with the same intuitive editing experience they use for their other sites. A major focus of the solution was rethinking the "Grants" section; we developed an architecture that allows the Foundation to showcase their grant recipients and community impact in a way that is both visually engaging and easy to filter, ensuring their philanthropic work is front and center.
