Keeping Autodata’s WordPress site running smoothly 💻
Established in 1986, Autodata has over 30 years' experience providing UK and global enterprises with high-quality IT products and services.
I first connected with Sam and her marketing team in 2019. They needed a reliable partner to support their WordPress site, which was running on a custom theme. Alongside routine updates, Autodata required bespoke functionality, new features, and fixes for outdated plugins and deprecated code.
Since then, I've collaborated on multiple projects, from developing new accessibility features and responsive navigation menus to refining user experience, all while delivering ongoing WordPress support year after year.
🛠️ Tackling an Outdated Custom Theme
The site already ran on WordPress, but the custom theme had become outdated. Deprecated functions meant some features no longer worked as intended.
To avoid a costly complete rebuild, I carried out a technical audit of the theme, identified the issues, and implemented fixes to restore stability and performance.
Learn more about my WordPress development services and how I approach projects like this.
📱 Mobile Navigation Menu Upgrade
One of the biggest challenges was the mobile navigation menu. The original setup only supported 1–2 levels of hierarchy, making it impossible to navigate deeper service pages easily.
Autodata needed a menu that could:
- Support level 3 content in dropdown navigation.
- Allow quick navigation between parent and child pages.
- Offer a smooth user journey with clear back buttons and arrows.
The new mobile menu:
To fix the problem, I built a bespoke mobile navigation menu that's fully responsive, dynamic, and easy to manage. It works seamlessly with WordPress' drag-and-drop menu builder, giving Autodata full control over structure and order, without calling in a developer each time.
🖥️ Desktop Navigation Menu Re-Build
As part of the same task, I rebuilt the desktop navigation to support tier-3 content as well.
The new desktop menu improves accessibility with arrow indicators and subtle animations that show which item is active in the dropdown. I also refined hover/focus states and ensured sensible keyboard tab order, so navigation feels consistent and predictable across devices.
🤝 Long-Term WordPress Support
Autodata's in-house team already handle day-to-day edits. My role is to provide specialist technical support that keeps everything running smoothly:
- Security and plugin updates
- Performance optimisation and monitoring
- Advice and implementation for future improvements
Ongoing care like this is part of my WordPress maintenance services, ensuring the site stays fast, secure, and up to date.
🚀 Do You Need WordPress Help?
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Are you looking for WordPress support, or do you need help running updates or fixing issues with an outdated theme?
Call me now on 07517 495 339 to find out how I can help your business.
