Shady Lane Case Study

The Challenge

​When Shady Lane School decided it was time for a new website, they put out a formal bid — and we were thrilled to be chosen as the winning partner. As a long-standing preschool in the heart of Shadyside, they needed a website that reflected the warmth, creativity, and professionalism of their staff and school community.

The catch? Their budget was tight, and they needed the site delivered with care, speed, and affordability.

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What We Did

​We worked closely with Shady Lane School to understand their values, voice, and the specific needs of both current and prospective families. Our goal was to create a site that was informative, welcoming, and easy to navigate for all users.

Custom WordPress Website
We designed and developed a fully responsive site in WordPress, giving them full control to update content as needed.

Clean, Child-Friendly Design
We crafted a design that balances professional presentation with playful touches — perfectly aligning with their early education mission.

Simple CMS and Admin Training
We ensured their staff could easily manage events, announcements, and content updates through a tailored WordPress dashboard.

Affordability Without Sacrifice
Despite budget constraints, we delivered a high-quality product that met every requirement without compromising quality.

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The Unexpected Relationship

​What started as a project quickly grew into a partnership. The Shady Lane team loved our approach so much that they invited us to attend school events and become part of their extended community.

Even though their internal leadership has changed over the years, our relationship has stayed strong. To this day, we still support their website when they need us — whether that’s a quick update or a refresh idea.

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Client Sentiment

“We felt supported every step of the way. They not only built us a beautiful site — they became part of the Shady Lane family.”

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Results Summary

• Delivered a fully custom WordPress site under budget

• Built trust with a respected local education organization

• Website still running strong after years of use

• Ongoing support and updates, even across staff transitions

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Tech Stack

• WordPress CMS

• Custom Theme

• Responsive Design

• Basic SEO and Google Analytics integration

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Industries Served

• Education

• Nonprofit

• Community-based Organizations