The Waldorf School of Garden City
We redesigned The Waldorf School’s website, creating a streamlined, ADA-compliant platform to attract new families and showcase their offerings.
Client Overview
The Waldorf School of Garden City engaged Goodpep to revamp their website, which had become cluttered and overly information-heavy. While the old site served as a resource for current students and families, it lacked the functionality and design needed to attract prospective families. Our goal was to create a streamlined, easy-to-navigate website that effectively highlighted the school’s unique offerings while meeting modern web standards.
Challenges
The existing website posed several challenges:
- KAn overwhelming amount of content not tailored to prospective families
- KNavigation difficulties that hindered user experience
- KA lack of ADA compliance and accessibility standards
- KLimited flexibility for the client to update and manage content within their CMS
Services Provided
- KWeb Design
- KWeb Development
- KWordpress
- KADA Compliance
Enhanced Navigation
A clear and intuitive navigation system was essential to improving the user experience. We restructured the site’s architecture to create logical pathways, ensuring visitors can quickly locate content such as academic programs, admissions details, and the school’s values. This improvement makes the website far more accessible for new families exploring their options.
WordPress Customization
To empower The Waldorf School’s team to manage their website independently, we utilized WordPress with advanced custom fields. This approach provides a flexible and user-friendly backend, allowing staff to update content efficiently without requiring extensive technical knowledge.
ADA Compliance
Accessibility was a critical component of the project. We ensured the new website adhered to ADA compliance standards, incorporating accessibility best practices to create an inclusive experience for all users. This effort underscores the school’s commitment to being welcoming and inclusive.
Results
The new website for The Waldorf School of Garden City is a modern, visually engaging platform that balances aesthetics with functionality. It now serves as an effective marketing tool to drive interest from prospective families while continuing to meet the needs of current students and staff.
