Hort Education

Hort Education partnered with Sparkjoy to modernize their website and improve how content is managed and distributed across their platform.

Their previous CMS was difficult to use and limited their ability to keep content up to date. The goal was to create a more flexible system that would simplify content management, improve usability, and support future growth.

We migrated the website from a legacy CMS to an integrated WordPress multisite network.

This allows content to be shared and surfaced across multiple sites within the network, keeping key pages dynamic and up to date without requiring manual duplication.

The new system provides a more intuitive content management experience while enabling greater flexibility in how content is structured and displayed.

Impact

• Simplified content management workflows

• Reduced duplication across sites

• More dynamic and up-to-date homepage content

The site was redesigned to modernize the experience while preserving familiar elements of the original brand.

The updated design is fully responsive and optimized for all devices. It incorporates flexible components such as slideshows, calendars, and dynamic content sections to support a wide range of content needs.

The result is a more accessible and user-friendly experience for both administrators and visitors.

Impact

• Improved usability across devices

• More engaging and flexible content presentation

• Consistent visual experience across the platform

The platform includes a range of custom features tailored to Hort Education’s needs:

• Event, job, and applicant registrations

• Custom post types for structured content

• Dynamic content modules for flexible page layouts

These features support both internal workflows and external user interactions.

More recently, Hort Education engaged Sparkjoy for a budget-conscious refresh to further modernize the interface.

This included updates to navigation, typography, and spacing, along with a light design pass to improve clarity and visual hierarchy.

We also introduced customizable content blocks, giving the team more flexibility to create structured, organized, and modern layouts without additional development.

Impact

• Cleaner and more modern interface

• Improved content organization

• Greater flexibility for non-technical users