Background
The Agency previously used a Joomla site that was difficult to maintain and didn’t represent their brand professionally. They had purchased a static HTML/CSS/JS template and needed it converted into a fully functional WordPress theme with a secure backend and easy-to-use admin flows.
Objectives
- Migrate to WordPress using the purchased template as the visual foundation.
- Implement a maintainable theme structure and intuitive admin workflows.
- Harden security and add basic backup routines.
- Fix mobile layout issues inherited from the template.
- Provide clear post-launch documentation & video training for the team.
Process
Audit & planning
Reviewed the purchased template, mapped components to WP templates, and
planned mobile fixes.
Theme conversion
Implemented WP template hierarchy, dynamic menus, post types, and ACF or
custom fields where needed.
Backend & security
Configured HTTPS, secure file permissions, limited admin roles, and backup
scheduling.
Mobile polishing
Rewrote brittle CSS modules, fixed touch targets, and optimised asset
delivery for smaller viewports.
Handover
Recorded walkthrough videos and delivered step-by-step written docs for
routine tasks.
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Challenges
Working from a static template meant some animations and layout choices were baked in. We had to carefully refactor JavaScript that conflicted with WP hooks and selectively disable heavy effects on mobile to preserve performance and maintainability.
Results
- New WordPress site with a maintainable custom theme.
- Backend security improvements and automated backups.
- Improved mobile experience (layout fixes and better touch behaviour).
- Client autonomy through videos + docs — less dev dependency for day-to-day edits.
Takeaways
- Choose mobile-friendly templates to save time later.
- Keep animations modular — prefer CSS where possible.
- Handover materials should be bite-sized: short videos + one-page cheat-sheets.