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The goal
The original site ran on an aging theme and page builder. It was slow on phones, maker stores could not show up in Google, and adding features meant fighting the theme. The rebuild had to keep every existing account, design and order exactly as it was while replacing everything people see.
What makers and buyers get
- Design pages with galleries, license options, likes, saves, sharing and a follow button for each maker.
- Maker storefronts with their own pages, follower counts and search-friendly addresses.
- Filters and search across categories, materials and free or paid files.
- Dark mode by default with a light toggle, and an open upload flow: free to join, free to post.
A box generator, not just a file
One of the most used features is a custom box generator. Enter the size and material thickness and it draws a ready to cut box, including flat boxes split across several sheets for large signs. It brings in search traffic that a regular design listing never would.
Behind the scenes I also handle the server: security fixes, caching, and blocking scrapers that were hammering old links overnight.
Built with
WordPress, WooCommerce and WC Vendors, Bricks Builder with a custom child theme, custom plugins for follows, saved designs, remixes and license variations, LiteSpeed caching on a self-managed server, and nightly backups. Mobile accessibility scores went to 100 on nearly every page.
Building a marketplace or membership site?
If you need a WordPress site that does more than a brochure, like selling, memberships or user uploads, get in touch through my contact form and tell me what you are trying to build.
