CMS

WordPress

Launch Year

2020

Duration:

~ 6-7 weeks

Key Plugins

Beaver Builder | WooCommerce | ACF Pro | Gravity Forms | GeoDirectory

Primary Focus Areas

Full Stack Development | Cpanel & Hosting | DNS Management | Website Security | Pagespeed Optimization

Overview

Dragons Abreast is a national organization that promotes health and breast cancer awareness through dragon boating activities. Their new website needed to centralize team directories, community events, health education, and donation tools—all while reflecting a warm, energetic, and mission-driven brand identity.

Using WordPress and Beaver Builder, I developed a custom site architecture that included community directories, member sections, and multimedia-driven layouts. GeoDirectory was used to map local teams across Australia with search and filtering by location and category, fully integrated with Google Maps.

For functionality, WooCommerce handled online donations and store purchases, while Gravity Forms managed contact flows and event sign-ups. I also built a member login system with private dashboard content and conditional access to internal resources. Key design elements included image and video carousels, embedded testimonial displays, and a mobile-optimized mega menu for deep navigation.

Hosting and performance were tuned through cPanel and WHM, with DNS routing and email set up for stability and delivery. The site runs fully responsive on all devices, with optimized load times and strong backend organization for longevity.

This build exemplifies how community-driven nonprofits can use digital tools like WordPress and GeoDirectory to scale their visibility, boost engagement, and serve both internal teams and public visitors with clarity and ease.

Key Features & Deliverables
Roles & Responsibilites

Key Features & Deliverables

  • Contact Form
  • Downloadable Files
  • Membership Feature
  • Secure Login/Logout
  • User Dashboard
  • Image Gallery
  • Video Gallery
  • Image Carousel
  • Conditional Popups
  • Search and Filter Feature
  • Directory Listings
  • Google Maps Feature
  • Events Listing
  • Blog Feature
  • FAQs
  • Testimonials

Roles and Responsibilites

  • Developed a full-featured community website with directory, events, and membership workflows
  • Built responsive layouts and dynamic content blocks using Beaver Builder and ACF Pro
  • Integrated GeoDirectory for team listings with location filters and Google Maps support
  • Configured WooCommerce for product sales and donation processing
  • Used Gravity Forms to handle bookings, contact inquiries, and newsletter sign-ups
  • Implemented member-only access via secure login and custom dashboards
  • Set up full backend hosting, DNS, and email configuration via cPanel
  • Applied pagespeed enhancements and responsive design optimizations

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