COPE Linder Website Rebuild (PyroCMS → WordPress)
Rebuilt COPE Linder’s existing PyroCMS site on WordPress using the Genesis framework—preserving design and content while modernizing performance, SEO, and mobile responsiveness.
Technologies Used
Project Metrics
Architecture
Full CMS migration from PyroCMS to WordPress with custom post types
Deployment
Staging-first development workflow
Integration
Genesis child theme replicating original layouts
Performance
Lightweight, SEO-optimized structure
Compatibility
Responsive across all modern browsers
Challenges
- Migrate all PyroCMS content into WordPress while maintaining layout and design.
- Recreate existing templates and navigation with pixel accuracy.
- Add responsive styling to a legacy desktop-only site.
- Ensure a stable and secure foundation for future updates.
Solutions
- Established a staging environment for iterative QA and client review.
- Exported PyroCMS data and imported into WordPress via custom post types and taxonomies.
- Developed a Genesis child theme replicating all legacy layouts.
- Implemented responsive CSS breakpoints and cross-browser testing.
- Streamlined codebase for faster load and easier maintenance.
Results
- Pixel-perfect WordPress rebuild preserving design and functionality.
- Responsive, mobile-friendly version of a previously static site.
- Improved maintainability and security through Genesis framework.
- Positive client and consultant feedback on code quality.
★★★★★ “Anton was not only talented but relentless in making our project a success. Richard has reviewed you with 5 out of 5 stars for your work on the task ‘PyroCMS to WordPress.’ Good news — Reed (our local WP consultant) was able to get the menus working. He also remarked on how ‘slick’ your programming is and said you did a really nice job. Thank you!” — Richard Kauffman | COPE Linder Agency Team (Codeable Review, Aug 2017)
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