Unforgettable Gala

The Client

Unforgettable Gala is a prestigious event gala celebrating the achievements of Asian Pacific Islander actors in the entertainment industry. With a high-profile audience and significant media coverage, maintaining an engaging and secure online presence is crucial for the success of the gala.

The Challenge

Unforgettable Gala faced numerous challenges with their existing website, hindering their ability to effectively manage content and provide a seamless user experience:

• Content Editing Difficulties: The existing website platform made it challenging for the content development team to edit content, upload media items, and create microsites efficiently.
• Limited Functionality: The website lacked the necessary functionality to support the creation of microsites with numerous gallery items, manage reusable content blocks, and implement new templates.
• Outdated Technology: The website's outdated technology posed security risks and hindered performance, making it imperative to modernize the platform.

The Solution

Wknd Builds undertook the task of transforming Unforgettable Gala's online presence by rebuilding their WordPress website. The solution included the following key components:

• Custom WordPress Block Theme Development: Wknd Builds developed a custom WordPress Block Theme tailored to Unforgettable Gala's specific requirements. This theme leveraged the latest web technologies and provided advanced functionality to address the client's needs.
• Gutenberg Integration for Native Visual Editing: The custom WordPress Block Theme seamlessly integrated with Gutenberg, WordPress's native visual editor. This empowered the content development team at Unforgettable Gala to create and edit content effortlessly using intuitive drag-and-drop functionality.
• Microsite Creation and Management: With the new WordPress Block Theme, Unforgettable Gala's content development team gained the ability to create microsites efficiently. These microsites could showcase dozens of gallery items, allowing for a rich and engaging user experience.
• Reusable Blocks for Easy Content Editing: Wknd Builds implemented reusable content blocks within the WordPress Block Theme, enabling the content development team to manage and update content across the website easily. This streamlined the editing process and ensured consistency throughout the site.
• New Template Creation and Sitewide Changes: The flexibility of the custom WordPress Block Theme allowed for the creation of new templates tailored to Unforgettable Gala's evolving needs. Additionally, the content development team could implement sitewide changes seamlessly, enhancing the overall user experience.
• Enhanced Web Security Measures: Wknd Builds prioritized web security throughout the development process, implementing robust security measures to protect Unforgettable Gala's website from potential threats. This included regular security updates and measures to mitigate common vulnerabilities.