WordPress Website Portfolio: Film Community Case Studies
Director, Coast Create LTD
Welcome to my WordPress portfolio featuring film community organisations, where I showcase websites I’ve designed, developed, and optimised for performance, SEO, and security.
From event listings to community engagement tools, each project is tailored to connect filmmakers and audiences while supporting the organisation’s mission.
I don’t just build websites — I ensure they perform at their best with custom analytics tracking, SEO strategies, and ongoing maintenance to keep them fast, secure, and visible to the right audience.
Explore some of my recent projects, including Essex Film Collective and Thurrock Film, to see how I combine creativity, technical expertise, and strategic optimisation to deliver results.
Essex Film Collective (2020-2024)
I designed, built, and maintain the Essex Film Collective website — a WordPress site supporting film community events, workshops, and screenings across Essex.
The website highlights upcoming events, membership details, and ways for filmmakers and audiences to get involved.
Build & Design
- Fully responsive WordPress site optimised for desktop and mobile.
- Modern, clean interface focusing on event listings, film community engagement, and membership sign-ups.
- Streamlined navigation with clear calls-to-action:
- Join Us
- Upcoming Events
- Submit a Film
- Integrated photo galleries, videos, and event archives to showcase the community’s activities.
Technical Optimisation
- On-page SEO optimisation for keywords like film events Essex, film community, Essex screenings.
- Improved site performance with image compression, caching, and lazy loading.
- Structured metadata and schema markup for event listings and local visibility.
- Optimised accessibility for diverse audiences and community members.
Security & Maintenance
- Secured with Wordfence firewall and reCAPTCHA forms.
- Regular updates to WordPress core, theme, and plugins.
- Automated daily backups and uptime monitoring.
- Continuous audits for broken links, security, and plugin compatibility.
Analytics & Performance
- Integrated Google Analytics and custom tracking to monitor event sign-ups, engagement, and site performance.
- Track and analyse traffic to optimise event promotion and community outreach.
- Support the client with event updates, blog posts, and gallery management.
Outcome
The Essex Film Collective website now acts as a central hub for filmmakers and audiences in Essex, supporting event attendance, community engagement, and online visibility.
Visit the site: essexfilmcollective.com
Thurrock Film (2021-2024)
I designed, built, and maintain the Thurrock Film website — a WordPress platform promoting local film events, screenings, and workshops in Thurrock.
The site connects filmmakers and audiences while highlighting community projects and opportunities to get involved.
Build & Design
- Fully responsive WordPress site optimised for all devices.
- Clean, visually engaging interface emphasising events, screenings, and membership.
- Streamlined calls-to-action:
- Join Thurrock Film
- Event Listings
- Submit Your Film
- Integrated galleries, event archives, and newsletters to keep the community informed.
Technical Optimisation
- SEO optimised for terms like Thurrock film events, local film community, film workshops UK.
- Performance improvements with caching, lazy loading, and image optimisation.
- Structured metadata and schema markup for events and local search.
- Accessibility-focused design for diverse community members.
Security & Maintenance
- Wordfence firewall and reCAPTCHA forms.
- Ongoing WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates.
- Daily backups and uptime monitoring.
- Regular audits to maintain security and functionality.
Analytics & Performance
- Google Analytics and custom tracking for event engagement, membership sign-ups, and user interactions.
- Monitor traffic, event conversions, and community engagement metrics.
- Support the client with content updates, blog posts, and event promotion.
Outcome
The Thurrock Film website now serves as a central hub for film enthusiasts, event attendees, and local filmmakers, driving community participation and visibility.
Visit the site: filmthurrock.uk