Full Website Redesign in WordPress

Summary: Explore the UX choices in this redesign by interacting with a hotspot image that showcases how information was organized, structured, and made accessible to users. See how Gestalt Principles and Plain Language Theory were applied to help users easily understand the process of filing their taxes for free.
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Their Website BEFORE

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The Challenge

Coalition of Community Assistance Volunteers (CCAV) had a very outdated website that did not rank well on Google. They needed an easier way to change content without having to worry about knowing how to code. They also needed an online presence to help their customers more easily understand the process of having their taxes prepared.

The Process

I applied both Rhetorical Theory and Information Design to guide the content and structure. Using Rhetorical Theory, I crafted persuasive and clear call-to-action language while aligning the site’s messaging with the audience’s needs and the company’s goals. Through Information Design, I reorganized the layout to ensure that visitors could easily navigate the site, improving the customer journey by presenting content in a logical and visually appealing way. The redesign also focused on a more professional look with cleaner fonts and colors, enhancing both usability and aesthetics.

The Solution

The solution was a full redesign of their site using WordPress and specifically the Divi page builder so that their in-house team could make changes without needing to know code. The more modern, edge-to-edge design and lighter color pallet makes the website overall seem cleaner and more clear for the user to understand.

“It was an honor to be asked by Dr. Rice from Texas Tech University to help support a group who make such a large impact on our community in Lubbock, Texas. Hopefully this website will be used to educate the community about their options.”

- Kori

After The Redesign

Hover over the hotspot to learn more.

CCAV

Call To Action

Added a very clear Call to Action button with a pop of red color to catch your eye.

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Happy Face

Humanizing their services was one key element of the redesign. Having a human face smile and make eye contact builds trust and reflects an ease of the process.

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Rule of 3

I brought forward three of their key offerings, simplifying the user's navigation.

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Search Engine Optimization

Here the text contains the services as well as the city name in an effort to rank higher in Google SERPs.
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Clarity of Process

This section has a 50/50 split with colored backgrounds allowing the visual queues to categorize the conversation and simplify the complex process of filing taxes.

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Suggested Section

This section was originally in the design presented, but the client opted to hide it due to their lack of content.

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Social Proof

It's helpful for others to read real reviews of customers who have had success. This functioned as a carousel allowing a moment of interaction.
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Final Reassurance

One final section to build trust and move the user to the Call To Action.

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Footer

A footer is the final moment to be able to keep the user engaging. I added their logo, phone, address, hours of operation, and easy navigation text links.

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