WordPress Goes to College: A Case Study

This is the story of how WordPress came to the rescue of a small, nonprofit graduate school, freeing it from the chains of an ancient and expensive proprietary CMS and even allowing it to go responsive without a full website redesign.

What you’ll learn:

  • WP customizations that work well for schools.
  • Plugins that are perfect for small teams on an enterprise-grade site.
  • Tips for ensuring security and stability when your website is business critical (including backup, staging, and version control)>
  • Strategies for finding and working with the best WP freelancers.
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About Michelle Schulp Hunt

Michelle is based in Minneapolis, MN, and is currently the Director of UX Engineering at Lone Rock Point. She has previously collaborated with clients ranging in size from solopreneurs to enterprise as an independent consultant. Michelle employs a strategy-based approach to design and development focused on solving tangible problems and achieving real goals based on how people think. She loves the open source community, and when she is not pursuing professional, personal, or wellness goals, she enjoys giving back through speaking and connecting with others. Her passions are communication and empowerment, and she believes in the power of "Why?"