The challenge

Protect rankings while preparing for growth

With ~85% of traffic driven by blog content, preserving SEO authority during a platform migration was critical. The client had outgrown Squarespace and needed a scalable CMS, clearer navigation and stronger conversion pathways. Their goals were to:

  • Preserve organic traffic and keyword rankings
  • Improve site structure for large content libraries
  • Create clearer journeys for multiple audiences
  • Enable easier content management and future scalability

The solution

SEO-first migration & detailed content strategy

Orbit led a site migration to WordPress, balancing technical precision with conversion-focused design and persona-oriented copywriting. This required a strategic approach to effectively scrape and migrate CEG’s rich content. Key wins include:

  • Custom post type creation for streamlined content entry
  • Audience-driven navigation and service pages
  • A modern and engaging design update
  • A scalable, editor-friendly CMS ready for continued growth

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