Croydon, Surrey Accounting & Finance

Golden Tree Consulting

Accounting & Finance Website Redesign

Complete digital transformation for a Croydon-based accounting firm, focusing on modern design, enhanced security, performance optimization, and local SEO to drive genuine leads.

Key Result
90% increase in leads within 6 months

Plus 1,289% increase in daily impressions and complete elimination of spam emails

Timeline
3 weeks
Year
2024
Project Type
Complete Website Redesign & Rebuild
Team Size
1 (Solo Project)
Services Provided
Web Design & Development
Performance Optimization
Local SEO
Security Enhancement
Content Strategy
Spam Prevention
Golden Tree Consulting - Before Redesign
Before
Golden Tree Consulting - After Redesign
After

Performance Improvements

Load Time
4s 0.9s
Daily Impressions
72 1,000+
Spam Emails
Daily Zero

Measurable Results & Impact

Every design decision was driven by data and user research, resulting in significant improvements across all key metrics.

1,000+
Daily Impressions
Google Search Console data
+1,289% improvement
0.9s
Page Load Time
Core Web Vitals improvement
+78% improvement
Tens
Daily Clicks
From zero to consistent traffic
+∞ improvement
Zero
Spam Emails
Complete elimination of spam
+100% improvement
Excellent
Mobile Performance
Mobile-first responsive design
+Dramatic improvement
Secure
Security Score
Modern security implementation
+Complete improvement

Challenges & Solutions

Every project comes with unique challenges. Here's how we tackled the key issues and delivered exceptional results.

Outdated WordPress Site

The existing WordPress site was slow, vulnerable to security threats, and generating spam emails daily.

Solution
Complete rebuild using modern Astro framework for better performance, security, and maintainability.
Impact
78% faster load times and zero security vulnerabilities

Poor Search Visibility

The site had minimal Google visibility with only 72 daily impressions and zero clicks from search.

Solution
Comprehensive local SEO strategy with optimized content, schema markup, and technical SEO improvements.
Impact
1,289% increase in daily impressions and consistent daily clicks

Spam Email Problem

The contact form was generating daily spam emails, making it difficult to identify genuine leads.

Solution
Implemented modern form security with proper validation, honeypot fields, and spam prevention measures.
Impact
100% elimination of spam emails while maintaining lead flow

Mobile Experience

The old site was not mobile-optimized, causing poor user experience on smartphones and tablets.

Solution
Mobile-first responsive design approach ensuring excellent experience across all devices.
Impact
Dramatically improved mobile performance and user engagement

Project Process & Timeline

A structured approach ensuring quality delivery and client satisfaction throughout the 3-week project timeline.

Discovery & Analysis

Day 1-2
  • Audit of existing WordPress site
  • Performance analysis and bottleneck identification
  • Security vulnerability assessment
  • Competitor analysis in Croydon accounting market
  • Local SEO opportunity research

Strategy & Planning

Day 2-3
  • Modern technology stack selection (Astro)
  • Information architecture redesign
  • Content strategy development
  • Security implementation planning
  • Performance optimization roadmap

Design & Development

Week 1-2
  • Modern, professional design system
  • Astro static site development
  • Mobile-first responsive implementation
  • Contact form security enhancement
  • Local SEO optimization

Testing & Optimization

Week 2-3
  • Performance testing and optimization
  • Security testing and hardening
  • Cross-browser compatibility testing
  • Mobile device testing
  • SEO validation and schema markup

Launch & Monitoring

Week 3
  • Domain migration and DNS setup
  • SSL certificate implementation
  • Google Analytics and Search Console setup
  • Performance monitoring setup
  • Client training and handover
"The new website has transformed our online presence. We're getting real leads now instead of spam, and the site loads instantly even at Croydon Train Station. The increase in visibility has been remarkable."
Golden Tree Consulting
Accounting Firm
"The technical improvements have been incredible. Our site loads instantly now, and we're getting genuine enquiries through the website. It's been a game-changer for our business."

Technologies & Approach

Modern technologies and best practices used to deliver exceptional performance and security.

Astro
Modern CSS
SEO Optimization
Security Hardening
Performance Optimization
Schema Markup

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