Taming the Wild Site

The Virginia Living Museum Website Update

Mobile Optimized website for the Virginia Living Museum

Problem

The Virginia Living Museum’s website was as wild as the habitats it showcased—unfortunately, not in a good way. Plagued by server bloat, sluggish performance, and sky-high hosting costs, the site struggled to provide visitors with a seamless experience. Navigation was cumbersome, and updating content felt like wrestling an alligator, making it difficult for the museum’s team to keep information fresh.
Virginia Living Museum Website - Interactive Native Animal Listing
The Virginia Living Museum Website

Solution

Our rebuild tamed the digital wilderness, streamlining the site for speed, affordability, and ease of use while ensuring it remained a captivating gateway to the wonders of Virginia’s natural world. By optimizing the backend and eliminating unnecessary server bloat, we cut their hosting costs by over $500 per month while doubling their performance scores. The revamped design made navigation intuitive, creating a smoother experience for visitors eager to explore exhibits, plan visits, and support the museum. To ensure long-term success, we provided comprehensive training, empowering the museum’s staff to update and manage the site independently—no more wrestling with a clunky system just to make simple changes.
The Virginia Living Museum - Native Plant listing