Overview
Forgemantle sells products through its website and relied on it as a core part of daily operations. The existing site was slow, difficult to update, and increasingly vulnerable to security issues, but a full rebuild had to happen without disrupting the business.
The Challenge
A review of the existing website showed clear gaps in speed, structure, and security.
✓ Product pages loaded slowly, especially with multiple images.
✓ The content management system was outdated and difficult for the team to use.
✓ Security vulnerabilities had gone unpatched for an extended period.
✓ There was no clear plan for ongoing maintenance after launch.
✓ Making simple content updates required developer help every time.
Our Strategy
The rebuild followed two phases. First, we redesigned the site with a focus on speed and usability. Second, we put a maintenance system in place to keep the site secure long-term.
Phase 1: Redesign and Rebuild
✓ Rebuilt product pages with optimized images and faster-loading code.
✓ Migrated the site to a scalable content management system.
✓ Gave the internal team the ability to update content without developer support.
✓ Preserved existing SEO value during the migration to avoid ranking drops.
Phase 2: Security and Maintenance
✓ Patched existing security vulnerabilities across the site.
✓ Set up regular monitoring and update schedules for ongoing protection.
✓ Added backup systems to protect against data loss.
✓ Documented a maintenance plan for the Forgemantle team going forward.
Results
✓ Product pages were rebuilt for faster load times across the site.
✓ A scalable, secure content management system was delivered to the team.
✓ Overall site security improved with ongoing monitoring in place.
Client Testimonial
“We needed a site that could grow with us and not fall apart every time we made a change. This rebuild gave us both speed and peace of mind.”
— Operations Director, Forgemantle