Transforming Fidelity Law Association: A High-Performance, User-Centric Legal Resource Hub

Project

Fidelity Law Association
https://fidelitylaw.org
Attorney, Law, Legal
From outdated and barely functional to a blazing-fast, user-driven experience—Jirehnet modernized Fidelity Law’s website with cutting-edge Gutenberg blocks, custom front-end admin tools, and a secure, structured legal journal system.

The Challenge

Fidelity Law’s website was in critical condition—a relic of outdated technology that had become barely functional. Navigation was painful, site performance was abysmal, and user experience suffered for both public visitors and members.

Beyond usability, administration was a nightmare. As a committee-driven organization, volunteers rotated frequently, yet the platform offered no structured way to manage user roles without direct access to the WordPress dashboard. Additionally, the organization needed a way to manage and monetize its extensive legal journal archives, ensuring public content remained accessible while premium content was restricted to paying members.

Their performance scores were also in dire need of improvement, hovering in the 60s, which harmed user engagement, search engine rankings, and accessibility.

The Solution

Jirehnet executed a full-scale rebuild, leveraging modern Gutenberg blocks and the ultra-lightweight GeneratePress framework to deliver a highly optimized, future-proof platform.

1. High-Performance Website Rebuild

  • Replaced outdated technology with Gutenberg blocks, ensuring a lightweight, modular, and scalable design.
  • Implemented GeneratePress for unmatched speed, efficiency, and customization.
  • Improved both front-end and backend performance, making the admin area as fast as the public site.
  • Elevated performance scores from the 60s to a crisp 100—delivering a blazing-fast experience for all users.

2. Custom Frontend Admin Portal for Committee Management

  • Built a secure, frontend-based admin dashboard to manage:
    • Member registrations & renewals.
    • Sponsor reviews & approvals.
    • Site management without requiring WordPress dashboard access.
  • Allowed volunteers to seamlessly transition into organizational roles without backend training.

3. Advanced Legal Journal Management System

  • Migrated 20+ years of law journals into a structured, easy-to-navigate format.
  • Developed a tiered-access system for:
    • Public-facing journals (free access).
    • Restricted-access journals (member-only).
    • Enhanced permissions for premium members.
  • Maintained strict SEO-optimized URL formatting, ensuring search engines could properly index every journal and chapter for maximum visibility.

4. Security & Hosting Enhancements

  • Provided dedicated, in-house hosting for improved security and performance.
  • Implemented robust security measures to protect sensitive legal data.
  • Ensured continuous uptime, scalability, and resilience against traffic spikes.

The Results

The transformation of Fidelity Law Association’s website resulted in a complete turnaround:

✅ Lightning-Fast Performance – Moved from 60s to a perfect 100 on speed scores.
✅ Seamless Administration – Volunteers and committee members manage operations with ease, no backend training required.
✅ Structured Legal Journal System – 20+ years of content properly formatted, accessible, and optimized for SEO.
✅ Flawless User Experience – A clean, responsive interface that enhances both public browsing and member engagement.
✅ Secure & Scalable – Hosted in-house for dedicated resources and long-term reliability.

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