Malik Hall

CASE STUDY

WordPress Website with Dynamic Menu System

A flexible WordPress website built with custom plugins, custom post types, and Advanced Custom Fields to give non-technical teams full control over content through a scalable and maintainable system.

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Key Highlights

Theme Extension

Extended an existing WordPress theme with custom functionality while preserving safe updates and long-term platform stability.

Custom Plugin

Built a custom WordPress plugin in PHP to power a dynamic menu system separated cleanly from theme-level presentation.

CMS

Structured menu content with Custom Post Types and Advanced Custom Fields so editors could manage updates confidently.

Scalable Query Logic

Implemented custom queries and display logic to organize featured and standard menu items as content continues to grow.

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CASE STUDY

How the Project was Built

From strategy to execution, here's how I designed and built a welcome flow experience that drives results.

Overview

This project focused on building a scalable WordPress website that allowed non-technical teams to manage dynamic menu content without relying on hardcoded layouts or page builders.

The Problem

The existing theme handled layout well but lacked the flexibility needed to manage featured menu items, pricing, and content updates in a scalable way.

The Approach

I extended the platform with custom plugin functionality, structured content management, and reusable logic designed around long-term maintainability.

Execution

  • Built a custom WordPress plugin using PHP to manage menu-related functionality
  • Registered custom post types and configured Advanced Custom Fields for structured content management
  • Created custom query logic to separate featured and standard menu items dynamically
  • Organized plugin architecture to keep functionality independent from the theme
  • Designed the system for scalability, readability, and easier long-term maintenance

Impact

  • Created a more flexible and scalable content management workflow
  • Enabled non-technical teams to manage menus and featured items confidently
  • Improved maintainability by separating functionality from presentation logic
  • Built a reusable system capable of supporting future content and platform growth
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