Sheffield Futures
We provided WordPress management services and Hosting Improvements for Sheffield Futures
Client: Sheffield Futures
In late 2016, Sheffield Futures approached Make Do with a WordPress setup that had become difficult to manage. They were running on an unsupported host, using a legacy theme that was no longer maintained, and relying on a mixture of outdated custom plugins and off-the-shelf solutions that frequently conflicted with one another. The result was instability, poor performance, and frustration for the in-house team.
After a short discovery process, we stepped in with one of our Flexible Packages. This gave Sheffield Futures access to a dedicated ‘pot’ of technical support and development hours, which could be applied to any priority tasks as they arose. It offered flexibility and reliability without locking the client into rigid service constraints.
Our support quickly began making an impact. We rationalised and streamlined the plugin setup, addressing conflicts and improving performance.
We migrated the site to a dedicated, fully managed WordPress hosting environment resolving long-standing issues with downtime and poor load times caused by their previous host. We also integrated SEO and analytics tools, enabling the Sheffield Futures team to run split testing and track user journeys more effectively.
A partnership approach providing technical resource and strategic input
As a charity it’s often more about being flexible and saying “how can we do X or Y with the website rather than investing in technically custom work”
Make Do’s Flexible Package offering allows us to do what we do best with them providing the technical know-how and support we need to succeed.
Thomas Austin, Digital Product Development Officer
Beyond the technical work, much of our role has been consultative. We worked closely with the Sheffield Futures team to refine their digital ideas and provide clear guidance on the best approach to achieve new project goals. This partnership approach meant they had both the technical resource and strategic input to take their platform forward with confidence.
The outcome has been transformative. Sheffield Futures now benefit from a faster, more reliable managed WordPress hosting setup that is easier to manage and backed by ongoing support from Make Do.
By combining consultancy with hands-on fixes, we’ve helped them turn a previously fragile website into a stable, strategic asset.
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