WordPress Rescue & Reliability
WordPress Rescue & Reliability for Existing Websites
For teams managing an existing WordPress site that has become slow, fragile, difficult to update or hard to improve.
Take Control of an Existing WordPress Site
Many WordPress websites start strong, then become harder to manage over time. Plugins build up, custom code gets harder to understand, updates feel risky, performance drops and the original supplier may no longer be involved.
Make Do helps teams take control of these situations. We review the current setup, stabilise what needs attention, improve what can be improved, and create a clearer route for long-term support, migration or rebuild where needed.
The goal is simple: Make your existing WordPress site safer, more reliable and easier to improve.
A Practical Route from Rescue to Reliability
Most of the websites we support were not originally built by us. That is one of the reasons our process works.
We are used to stepping into complex, inherited and unclear WordPress setups, working out what matters, and helping clients move forward without unnecessary disruption.
Our experience matters:
- Specialists in Existing WordPress Sites
We can step into existing projects, assess the current setup and take control without creating more confusion. - Clear Technical Assessment
We review the site, hosting, plugins, theme, integrations and known risks so you understand what you are dealing with.
- Built for Long-Term Improvement
We do not just patch problems and disappear. We help stabilise the platform, then support ongoing fixes, improvements and planned changes. - Comfortable with Complex Setups
From custom themes to plugin-heavy builds and awkward integrations, we help make existing WordPress environments easier to manage.
Common Scenarios We Help With
It is not just about WordPress. It is about keeping the systems and tools around your website stable, useful and aligned with your organisation.
Outdated WordPress Sites
Websites running old versions of WordPress, themes, or plugins that risk security breaches and compatibility problems.
Slow Sites with Long Load Times
Poorly optimised pages causing frustrating user experiences and harming your SEO rankings.
Abandoned Projects
Half-finished websites left behind by previous developers or agencies, needing a skilled team to get them live.
Broken System Features
Forms that don’t submit, integrations that fail, or functionality that simply doesn’t work as intended.
No Support or Maintenance in Place
No ongoing updates, monitoring, or care plan in place to keep your website secure, fast, and reliable.
When Everything Feels Broken
Whether it is site errors, missing content, failed updates or a mix of issues you cannot pinpoint, we will diagnose the problem, stabilise your site and help get things back on track.
Not sure whether to rescue, rebuild or improve?
Start with the WordPress 5-Day Reliability Sprint.
If your site has become slow, fragile, risky to update or hard to manage, the Sprint gives you a practical first step. We review the current setup, identify the biggest risks, make practical fixes where possible and recommend the clearest route forward.
Full Rescue & Overhaul
For sites in serious need of repair or modernisation. We start with a full audit, stabilise the site, and then improve performance, security, and usability before adding new features.
Full site review and technical audit.
Identify critical fixes and stability improvements.
Optimise performance, hosting, and security.
Plan and deliver feature upgrades or redesigns.
Set up ongoing maintenance and monitoring.
Adoption & Improvement
For sites that work but need an expert team to maintain, improve, and extend them.
Review current setup, code, and integrations.
Take over hosting or work with your existing provider.
Standardise and document the build for future flexibility.
Implement improvements and monitor health.
Provide continuous support and feature development.
Not sure how to fix your current site?
We’ve taken over and turned around countless sites in exactly this situation. The best next step is to book a call so we can review your website, identify the issues, and advise on the fastest, most effective way forward.
Our Work
Our work includes new platform builds, inherited website takeovers, complex integrations and long-term support for organisations that need reliable digital systems.
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High-Traffic WordPress Migration and Platform Rebuild for It’s Gone Viral
Make Do stabilised and rebuilt It’s Gone Viral after explosive audience growth pushed their legacy platform beyond its limits. Following a migration and performance overhaul, we delivered a custom Gutenberg-powered rebuild.
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Evolving Pickard’s Website with a Fresh Homepage and Custom Mega Menu
Make Do transformed the Pickard Properties’ website with a fresh homepage and custom mega menu, enhancing user experience and reflecting business growth.
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Custom Lead Generation Web Application for a Global Networking Powerhouse
The Connect system is far from a simple WordPress module. It’s a custom and robust standalone React application designed to streamline lead capture and accelerate customer onboarding.
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Global Business School Barcelona (GBSB) Website Migration & Redesign
We helped GBSB to transform its outdated Drupal website into a modern, scalable, and user-friendly WordPress platform for enhanced performance and user experience.
Why Choose Make Do for WordPress Rescue & Reliability?
- WordPress Specialists
From small blogs to large enterprise platforms we know how to tackle even the trickiest WordPress challenges. - A Proven Process
We handle migrations, audits, and onboarding with minimal disruption.
- Flexible Plans
Choose a support plan that suits your needs and budget. - Collaborative Approach
We don’t just fix problems, we work alongside you and aim to become an essential part of your team.
Let Make Do it from here.
Don’t waste time and budget starting from scratch when your existing WordPress site can be repaired, optimised, and improved.
Our Rescue & Adoption Plans are designed to take control of your current website, fix what’s broken, and unlock its full potential.
How We’ve Done It
Different Sites… Different Challenges…
In this section, we look at real-world scenarios where a WordPress Rescue & Adoption approach works best, and the methods we use to get struggling websites back in shape.
A Client with a Very Old WordPress Site
Best Approach: Full Audit, Repair, and Modernisation
Outdated sites can be slow, insecure, and difficult to manage but replacing them entirely isn’t always necessary.
We specialise in modernising older WordPress builds, updating core systems, improving performance, and making sure your site is ready for today’s devices and browsers.
Our Process
- Carry out a full site audit to assess code quality, hosting, and security.
- Update WordPress core, themes, and plugins safely.
- Replace outdated or unsupported components.
- Optimise performance and mobile usability.
- Provide a long-term maintenance plan to keep things current.
A Client Experiencing a Sudden Surge in Traffic
Best Approach: Migration to New Hosting & Emergency Performance Optimisation & Scaling
When your site’s success outpaces your hosting setup, performance problems can quickly follow.
We’ve helped clients handle unexpected traffic spikes by optimising performance and scaling infrastructure without downtime.
Our Process
- Review current hosting and server configuration.
- Optimise caching, database performance, and asset delivery.
- Recommend or implement hosting upgrades or cloud scaling.
- Stress test the site for future load handling.
- Set up ongoing monitoring to prevent future slowdowns.
A Client with a Broken or Unstable Website
Best Approach: Audit, Stabilisation, Then Ongoing Enhancement
When critical site functions stop working, our first step is to restore stability.
We diagnose the root cause, fix immediate issues, and then work with you to plan future improvements so the same problems don’t happen again.
Our Process
- Identify and resolve urgent issues affecting site functionality.
- Patch security vulnerabilities and broken code.
- Clean up and standardise the build for easier maintenance.
- Test all core features to ensure reliability.
- Recommend a roadmap for ongoing improvements.
A Client Who Wants to Add Advanced Features
Best Approach: Feature Development on an Existing Platform
Your current site might work fine, but you want more from it like e-commerce, membership portals, event booking, or other complex features.
We can integrate these into your existing WordPress build while maintaining stability and performance.
Our Process:
- Review your current site’s architecture and compatibility.
- Define and scope new feature requirements.
- Build and test in a staging environment.
- Deploy without disrupting your live site.
- Provide documentation and training for your team.
A Business Unsure How to Fix Their WordPress Site
Best Approach: Guided Review & Rescue Roadmap
Sometimes you know your WordPress site is not working as it should. Maybe it is slow, hard to update or full of errors, but you are not sure where to begin.
We specialise in taking unclear, messy situations and turning them into clear, actionable plans.
Our Process:
- Initial consultation to understand your challenges and frustrations.
- Run a structured audit to uncover technical and usability issues.
- Prioritise fixes and improvements for the greatest impact.
- Create a rescue roadmap with clear costs and timelines.
- Support you in implementing changes immediately or in phases.
Book a Call to Get Started
Every Adoption project is unique. In a quick call, we’ll review your site, discuss your challenges, and outline the best next steps to get you back on track.
Website Adoption & Rescue Service Client Quotes
The Make Do team are hotshots. They did things with WordPress we didn’t
think were possible and we needed a fast turnaround and heavily customised system.
I would highly recommend their services.
Liz Hnat
Project Lead, Fun Palaces
The process of developing our new website was clear, constructive, positive and actually enjoyable. The Make Do team were able to translate what we wanted from a website into the building of it and we weren’t bombarded with jargon and terminology.
Richard King
Website Development Manager
Make Do joined us at the very beginning of our re-brand and worked with us from day one to ensure that our website reflected the identity of the charity.
We couldn’t be happier with the look and style of our website.
Katie Cartwright
NHS Charity Manager
From Any Platform to WordPress
We specialise in migrations from leading platforms like Squarespace, Wix, Webflow, Drupal, Umbraco etc.
Our process ensures your content, design, and SEO value are preserved, while giving you the flexibility, scalability, and control that only WordPress can offer.
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Convinced Yet?
Got a complex website, a broken platform, or a system that needs expert support? You’re in the right place.
Drop us a message, ask a question, or tell us what’s on your mind. We’re here to chat, plan, and help you make something great happen. Let’s get started.