Migrated 20 Websites from Sitecore to WordPress for a Billion-Dollar Global Automotive Manufacturer
Migrated 20 Websites from Sitecore to WordPress for a Billion-Dollar Global Automotive Manufacturer
The client faced challenges with their Sitecore-based system, including high costs and a time-consuming content publishing process. Multidots migrated 20 websites to WordPress, using a hybrid agile-scrum approach and the Gutenberg block editor for streamlined content management. Custom blocks and APIs were developed for easy content updates and compliance. The result was a high-performance, cost-effective WordPress site that reduced ownership costs by 35% and enabled real-time content changes by the editorial team without developer dependency.
About Client
A leader in automotive seating with unmatched global reach and scale. Our client operates in 30+ countries and has 200+ manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. They produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs generating an estimated annual revenue of $16 billion, and employ over 10,000 people.
Goal
- Reduce licensing costs by transitioning from Sitecore to a more cost-effective solution.
- Simplify the process of publishing new content and deploying changes to minimize the need for developer involvement and reduce time delays.
- Enhance the site’s capabilities to easily launch new events and regional sites, improving flexibility and responsiveness for the client’s needs.
Solution
- Migrated to WordPress as a flexible and better content publishing platform, involving 20 additional archive sites and 20,000 media assets.
- Adopted a hybrid project management approach (agile + scrum) to address an aggressive migration schedule.
- Created a streamlined administrative experience with the Gutenberg block editor for content publishing needs.
- Developed custom blocks for the Gutenberg editor, including a 360-degree product showcase and accordion blocks.
- Provided consultation on using various elements and blocks, enabling quick page creation with an extensive library of page layouts customizable through the Gutenberg block editor.
- Audited content for GDPR compliance and coordinated with legal teams to keep all legal content up to date.
- Built custom APIs to publish content on news and investor sites.
Results
- High-performance website on WordPress, allowing the client to own and manage the site’s code and data.
- Effective and efficient process for publishing new microsites and event sites.
- Gutenberg enabled the editorial team to make real-time content changes without technical team dependency.
- With WordPress Multisite and ready-to-deploy templates, they can quickly launch new event/territory websites.
- Cost of ownership decreased by 35%.
Despite tight deadlines, the Multidots team met all quality standards. The new website has streamlined our process, saving our team time. Their seamless collaboration, efficient workflow, and excellent communication make them an outstanding and trustworthy partner.
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