Independent magazines face a unique challenge: they need a digital presence that captures their editorial style while keeping the reading experience smooth. I worked with an online magazine that had incredible content but a frustrating website. Articles were buried under clunky navigation, ads slowed everything down, and the mobile view was nearly unusable. Readers were leaving within seconds.
My approach started with audience research — understanding how their readers consume content. Then, I redesigned the site in WordPress using a custom-built magazine layout with flexible grid sections. I developed a category system that automatically organized stories into relevant sections. The homepage now highlights trending and featured articles with dynamic loading, meaning fresh content surfaces without extra manual work.
To improve engagement, I added infinite scroll for article pages and integrated social sharing buttons that don’t hurt performance. The site is now fully responsive, loads in under three seconds, and works flawlessly across devices. Within a month, their average reader session grew by 70%, and subscriptions increased by 25%. For them, the website is no longer a barrier — it’s an asset that amplifies their brand and reaches more readers.
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