Case Study: Redesigning and Optimizing Buchhaltungsbutler’s WordPress Platform

Introduction

At Buchhaltungsbutler.de, I was fully responsible for managing and maintaining the company’s WordPress-based marketing and knowledge base platform. My work focused on enhancing UI/UX, improving site performance, and streamlining maintenance while ensuring smooth daily operations.

Technology Stack

• CMS: WordPress
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Hosting & Maintenance: Server management, performance optimizations
• Version Control & Debugging: Git, debugging tools

Challenges & Solutions

🔹 Complete Redesign with Complex UI Elements

• Challenge: Integrating a new design with intricate shapes and custom UI elements into an existing WordPress site while maintaining functionality.
• Solution: Carefully planned the UI update, ensuring smooth CSS integration and responsive design without breaking existing workflows.

🔹 Fast-Paced Delivery

• Challenge: Delivering a complex redesign within one month, including development, testing, and deployment.
• Solution: Focused on efficient development workflows and iterative testing, ensuring all changes were production-ready within the deadline.

🔹 Ongoing Maintenance & Performance Optimization

• Challenge: Handling server maintenance, daily bug fixes, and feature updates without downtime.
• Solution: Implemented caching strategies, optimized database queries, and enhanced site speed for better performance.

Outcome/Results

• ✅ Successful WordPress Redesign Delivered in <1 Month – Seamlessly integrated a modern UI while maintaining site stability.
• ✅ Improved Performance & Maintainability – Optimized site speed, database queries, and caching to improve overall performance.
• ✅ Enhanced Support & Daily Operations – Provided ongoing maintenance and bug fixes, ensuring smooth platform operations.