Web Development that Saves Monkeys
In 2015, Heideldesign temporarily relocated to Nosara, Costa Rica. While the scenery was certainly different, the workload carried on. In addition to taking care of our clients in the US, Lee and his wife Ginger also carved out time to volunteer at SIBU Sanctuary.
SIBU’s mission is to protect the native howler monkeys that roam the trees of that once sleepy surfer town. As that enclave has become more popular, the trappings of humanity have crowded the howlers. The animal’s biggest nemesis is electricity transformers. SIBU raises money to provide covers for these hazards to prevent burning and death. For monkeys already affected, they are provided shelter, medicine and lifelong care.
In addition to donating time preparing food and feeding the monkeys, Heideldesign also took the reigns of revamping the sanctuary’s long-neglected website. The goals were simple:
Modernize the design
Use graphic tools to convey the mission of SIBU in context with the modern visitor.
Fresh design with bright colors and killer photography.
Fully responsive design making the site pixel perfect on desktop computers, tablets, phones and alternative screen readers.
ADA and Section 508 concessions to make the site work for all users, regardless of platform.
easy to maintain
Leverage WordPress’ best of breed editing tools to allow staff and volunteers to keep the site current.
Training for staff and volunteers delivered in person, via PDF documentation and video tutorials.
WordPress block-editor design makes adding photos and callouts a breeze.
Simplifying the admin layout so that editors only see what they need.
get more donations
Make it easy and FUN to give to the sanctuary with instant downloads and an engaging UI.
We used WooCommerce, the shopping platform designed from the ground up to extend WordPress
Made purchasing calendars, donating set sums, recurring payments and adopting monkeys (!!!) quick and easy. Instant downloads for gift adoptions that are fully customizable.
SibuSanctuary.org
The SIBU website is regularly streamlined by staff and volunteers to make sure the most essential information is communicated.
Over the last few years, the site has taken on an increased focus on daily actions that residents can take to preserve habitat, raise awareness and discourage predators.
Plus, look at these cuties!
wait… You Don’t Own An Animal Sanctuary?
That’s OK! We bet you do something else that’s pretty cool.