Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma

Boosts Speed by 70%

With WordPress Redesign

Discover how we transformed their outdated infrastructure into a secure, scalable platform with improved UI/UX and dynamic functionality.

70%
Faster Load Times
50%
Improved Admin Efficiency
100%
Security Compliance Achieved
Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma team

Industry: Non-Profit & Community Services

Meet Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma

Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma (CCEOK) is a leading nonprofit organization serving thousands across Eastern Oklahoma through programs like food distribution, dental care, adult education, immigration legal aid, and emergency housing. With seven regional centers and a central campus, they are the state’s largest food provider, distributing over 6.5 million pounds annually.

  • Location Oklahoma, USA
  • Since 1983
  • Market Statewide, serving diverse communities

Our Goals

CCEOK partnered with us to:

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Modernize their outdated site with a robust CMS and responsive design.

02

Implement secure frameworks to protect sensitive data.

03

Improve site performance and reduce page load times.

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Enable dynamic modules for events, multilingual support, and donations.

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Streamline content management for non-technical admins.

The Challenge

CCEOK’s digital presence was limited by a legacy HTML-based site that was slow, inflexible, and vulnerable to security risks.

Team reviewing project charts and notes
  • Outdated Infrastructure

    The site used static HTML pages, making updates tedious and slow.

  • Security Vulnerabilities

    Outdated frameworks posed risks for sensitive donor and volunteer data.

  • Performance Bottlenecks

    Unoptimized pages and media slowed site performance, hurting engagement.

  • Feature Gaps

    Needed modules for event management, volunteer signups, multilingual content, and donation flows.

  • Inefficient Processes

    Lack of CMS forced dependency on developers for every update.

Our Approach

We executed a full-stack modernization, implementing a scalable, secure, and feature-rich platform tailored to CCEOK’s needs.

Technology Stack

  • WordPress CMS

    Flexible, modular CMS replacing static HTML pages.

  • Bootstrap Framework

    Responsive, mobile-first layouts for every device.

  • Secure AWS Hosting

    Secure cloud environment built for reliability and scale.

  • Performance

    Advanced caching and image optimization for faster loads.

  1. Full CMS Implementation

    Replaced static HTML with WordPress for flexibility and modularity.

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    Responsive UI/UX

    Converted design mockups into mobile-first layouts using Bootstrap.

  3. Security Hardening

    Applied SSL, enforced WP security measures, and regular patch cycles.

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    Dynamic Features

    Developed modules for events (e.g., “Cooking Up Compassion”), bilingual support, news updates, and donation workflows.

  5. Optimized Performance

    Reduced resource payloads and implemented advanced caching for faster page loads.

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    Agile Delivery

    Adopted sprint-based execution with transparent reporting and demos.

Business Impact

The transformation significantly improved Catholic Charities’ operational efficiency, donor engagement, and online visibility.

70% Faster Load Times

Optimized performance boosted SEO rankings and reduced bounce rates.

100% Security Hardening

Eliminated risks tied to outdated technology with robust security upgrades.

50% Improved Admin Efficiency

Non-technical admins now update content without developer reliance, saving time and costs.

Team reviewing the upgraded Catholic Charities platform
  • Improved Engagement

    Dynamic event and volunteer features drove higher signups and donations.

  • Multilingual Access

    Expanded reach with English, Spanish, and Burmese support.

  • Community Impact

    Events like Cooking Up Compassion sold out faster thanks to efficient online registration.

Research → Design → Development

Ready for the Future

By rebuilding their platform on WordPress, CCEOK now enjoys a secure, scalable, and intuitive site that improves engagement, operational efficiency, and donor experience. The foundation ensures adaptability for future programs and integrations.

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Your Questions Answered

What Clients Frequently Ask Us

Got questions? We’ve got answers. Here are some of the most common queries clients ask before starting a WordPress modernization with us.

Static HTML pages make every update slow and developer-dependent. WordPress gives nonprofits a flexible CMS, responsive design, and modular features for events, donations, and multilingual content without rebuilding the site each time.

We reduced resource payloads, optimized images, and implemented advanced caching on a secure AWS environment. Combined with a cleaner WordPress architecture, that lifted page speed by 70% and improved SEO and bounce rates.

Yes. Moving from static HTML to WordPress let CCEOK admins update content without developer reliance. That streamlined content management and improved admin efficiency by 50%.

The rebuild added modules for events such as Cooking Up Compassion, volunteer signups, donation workflows, news updates, and bilingual support. Reach expanded with English, Spanish, and Burmese content.