{"id":153210,"date":"2024-08-27T08:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T13:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?p=153210"},"modified":"2025-05-14T13:33:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T18:33:33","slug":"crafted-with-code-performance-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/crafted-with-code-performance-showcase\/","title":{"rendered":"Crafted With Code: Performance Showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This year\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLUIctPjPADH-wWcn4OmWRMPel-5r7hEDn&amp;utm_campaign=crafted-with-code-2024&amp;utm_medium=wpe-blog&amp;utm_source=webbys&amp;utm_term=youtube-playlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crafted With Code<\/a> showcase has already highlighted five projects recognized by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webbyawards.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Webby Awards<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/wpengnine.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP Engine<\/a>, each featuring beautifully designed, highly accessible digital experiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, Crafted With Code is shining a light on some of the most performant projects submitted to the Webbys this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Webby Awards exist to honor excellence online, and for the past five years, WP Engine has partnered with the organization to curate Crafted with Code: a digital showcase that provides a deep dive into the stories and strategies behind WordPress-powered, Webby-recognized websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-lapis-color has-polar-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLUIctPjPADH-wWcn4OmWRMPel-5r7hEDn&amp;utm_campaign=crafted-with-code-2024&amp;utm_medium=wpe-blog&amp;utm_source=webbys&amp;utm_term=youtube-playlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Check out the showcase!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Through video interviews with the teams responsible for these projects, Crafted With Code provides a backstory to explain the whos, hows, and whys that go into building top-tier websites using WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPerformance is the top priority for our customers when building a website, and it\u2019s the cornerstone of what we do at WP Engine,\u201d said WP Engine Director of Brand Regina Yuan.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe take immense pride in delivering that level of excellence and are excited to partner with the Webby Awards to highlight WordPress sites that exemplify this commitment to performance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Second edition: Digital performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Crafted With Code has already released the <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/crafted-with-code-design-accessibility-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">first batch of recognized projects for 2024<\/a>, each being lauded for excellent use of design principles and accessible navigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we have entered the second phase of the Crafted With Code showcase, which features projects that represent the theme of performance. Each of these digital experiences is designed to deliver lightning-fast load times, seamless user experiences, and optimized content delivery, all powered by WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later in the year, the showcase will release its final collection, which will explore the theme of innovation by highlighting sites using cutting-edge WordPress technology to tell their stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This year\u2019s high-performing projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To give you a taste of what\u2019s in store, here are a few of the projects highlighted by this year\u2019s Crafted with Code showcase that were built on WP Engine\u2019s world-class <a href=\"https:\/\/wpenigne.com\/wordpress-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress hosting platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These sites do more than perform well\u2014they serve as prime examples of how WordPress can be leveraged to create digital experiences that are fast, responsive, and robust enough to <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/cms-trends-report-agility-open-source-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meet the demands<\/a> of today\u2019s internet users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLUIctPjPADH-wWcn4OmWRMPel-5r7hEDn&amp;utm_campaign=crafted-with-code-2024&amp;utm_medium=wpe-blog&amp;utm_source=webbys&amp;utm_term=youtube-playlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out the full showcase<\/a> to see all the projects we\u2019ve highlighted so far this year, or learn about a few of the WP Engine-hosted sites from the showcase below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"youtube-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QXxWX0jq70A?utm_campaign=crafted-with-code-2024&#038;utm_medium=wpe-blog&#038;utm_source=webbys&#038;utm_term=redback-solutions\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cfj.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clooney Foundation for Justice<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rb.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Redback Solutions<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ) is a nonprofit organization founded by George and Amal Clooney that works toward global justice by providing free legal support to victims of abuses of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to tell a story that captures the breadth of the injustices CFJ works to dismantle, they tapped the experts at Redback Solutions to help them build a fast, performant website where they can share updates on key initiatives, collect donations, and showcase high-quality images and videos to tell the stories of the individuals they serve.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With solid Core Web Vitals scores and lightning-fast page speeds, the site was nominated for a Webby Award for Features &amp; Design in the Best Visual Design &#8211; Function category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"youtube-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DKmjakkipjY?utm_campaign=crafted-with-code-2024&#038;utm_medium=wpe-blog&#038;utm_source=webbys&#038;utm_term=wondr\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lumavision.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LUMA Vision<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/wondr.io\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WONDR<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>LUMA Vision is a medical company that\u2019s creating the future of interventional cardiac imaging. The company\u2019s goal is to improve patient health outcomes but equipping cardiologists with the tools they need to gain a fuller, evidence-based understanding of their patient\u2019s hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To build a site that captures the essence of a company on the cutting edge of medical innovation, LUMA Vision sought out WordPress experts at WONDR. The teams collaborated to create <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/case-study-luma-vision-wondr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the new site<\/a>, which quickly gets to the <em>heart<\/em> of the company\u2019s message while serving up content quickly for all users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, the LUMA Vision site was recognized as a Webby Honoree for General Desktop &amp; Mobile Sites in the Health &amp; Wellness category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe class=\"youtube-video\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QT9_eNsvGbs?utm_campaign=crafted-with-code-2024&#038;utm_medium=wpe-blog&#038;utm_source=webbys&#038;utm_term=10-up\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/harvardlawreview.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Harvard Law Review<\/a> by <a href=\"https:\/\/10up.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10UP<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the most prestigious names in academia, Harvard has a reputation to uphold. When The Harvard Law Review, a more than 100-year-old student-run publication, was looking to refresh its content in a new digital space, agency experts at 10UP were able to help make that vision a reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new media publishing site is well-organized, easily searchable, and highly performant, achieving a Core Web Vitals Performance score of 98!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site earned a Webby nomination this year for General Desktop &amp; Mobile Sites in the Law category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tune into our Crafted Future event to learn more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to learn more about these projects or pose a question to the creators who built them?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-helix-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3860b14b74fea8a8d9075c1bd56e5c73\">Register now for the <a href=\"https:\/\/wbby.co\/CraftedFuturePerformance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crafted Future event<\/a> in September to hear the stories behind these sites straight from the mouths of the experts whose insight and experience made them possible!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-lapis-color has-polar-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wbby.co\/CraftedFuturePerformance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Register now<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year\u2019s Crafted With Code showcase has already highlighted five projects recognized by the Webby Awards and WP Engine, each featuring beautifully designed, highly accessible digital experiences.&nbsp; Now, Crafted With Code is shining a light on some of the most performant projects submitted to the Webbys this year. 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