Quick Project Info
- Client
- Covers Decoration Hire · Auckland, NZ · covers.co.nz
- Industry / Niche
- Event Décor Hire · Weddings, School Balls, Corporate Events
- Services Provided
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- Full Website Revamp & Rescue (critical errors after plugin update)
- Migration from old custom WP-Bakery theme → Astra + Elementor
- Content restructuring & gallery rebuild
- SEO-safe redesign (kept all URLs & structure)
- New homepage layout + simplified navigation
- Dynamic product/category display improvements
- Custom “Why Choose Us”, FAQ, About, Terms & Conditions pages
- Speed & mobile optimization
- Tools / Tech Used
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WordPress
Astra + Elementor
WooCommerce (products)
Custom CSS
Hostinger - Completion Date
- November 2025
Project Overview
Long-term client returned with a broken site showing “critical error” on every page after a failed plugin update. The old custom theme + WP-Bakery + 30+ plugins made the site slow, unmanageable, and completely broken.
- Rescued site and removed critical errors
- Revamped design while preserving all SEO rankings and URLs
- Simplified homepage, improved galleries, and made content easy to update
- Delivered on a very tight $200 budget
Key Challenges
- Site completely broken — critical error everywhere
- Very large site with hundreds of products & galleries
- Old custom theme + WP-Bakery = impossible to maintain
- Extremely limited budget ($200 total)
- Zero downtime allowed (SEO-critical business)
Solution
- Emergency Fix: Gained access, disabled conflicting plugins, restored functionality.
- Smart Rebuild: Switched to lightweight Astra + Elementor while keeping all existing URLs for SEO.
- Clean & Simple Design: Redesigned homepage with focus on galleries, reviews, and clear CTAs.
- Content Overhaul: Rewrote About, Why Choose Us, FAQ, T&C pages exactly as requested.
- Gallery & Product Flow: Improved category display so clicking “Centerpieces” shows all items instantly.
- No Downtime: Built everything on a staging domain, migrated only when 100% ready.
Turned a completely broken, outdated site into a clean, fast, easy-to-manage modern WordPress site — all for just $200 and without losing a single Google ranking.
Key Features
Critical Errors Fixed
Site went from “There has been a critical error” → fully working
Simplified Homepage
About → Why Choose Us → Reviews → Gallery only
Smart Category Display
Click “Centerpieces” → instantly see all items
Same URLs, no ranking drop Simple Elementor interface — no developer needed Lean stack, optimized images100% SEO Preserved
Client Can Now Self-Update
Much Faster & Mobile-Friendly
Results
- Client said: “It is looking great” and promised a generous tip
- Site rescued and modernized on an ultra-low budget
- Client can now easily add products themselves
- Strong ongoing relationship — client wants future work
See Live Site
Check out the rescued and refreshed décor hire website.