Portfolio website design
Randall Shier
CASE STUDY
Website Design
Randall Shier is a Canadian artist and architect. His paintings showcase an artistic journey through the interplay between humanity, discovering beauty in the commonplace. We rebuilt his site on Wix Studio, creating an artist portfolio website that highlights his art, makes it easy for visitors to explore collections, and (most importantly) lets Randall manage his website effortlessly – without having to pay for extra support.
BEFORE
THE PROBLEM
An old WordPress website that was more work than it was worth
After years with WordPress, Randall needed a low-maintenance website that was easy to manage. Constant plugin updates, code conflicts, and constant developer fixes made even small changes a headache. Adding high-resolution images slowed pages and created a heavy, clunky experience for visitors.
He wanted a solution that handled the technical details automatically — no more manually updating plugins, or worrying about security — while giving him full control over his artwork online.
AFTER
THE SOLUTION
A lightweight, low maintenance website that's headache-free
As much as I enjoy working with Randy (he really is a great human!), I knew that there was a way for him to easily manage his website, without constantly hiring myself (or another expert) every time site updates were needed. That’s why we rebuilt Randall’s site on Wix Studio. We focused on a clean portfolio website design that lets his artwork take centre stage, without sacrificing any important features.
With his new Wix Studio website, Randy's website is secure, automatically updated, and easy to manage himself. No more plugin conflicts, costly fixes, or paying developers for basic site updates.
THE RESULT
A modern, low-maintenance artist portfolio website
A low-maintenance website doesn't mean sacrificing features.
The new RandallShier.com looks great, but the real winner is behind the scenes. Moving to Wix Studio simplified the management process while maintaining all the features Randall needed. The easy-to-use admin dashboard lets Randall easily add new artwork, update collections, and manage commissions without relying on a developer. And thanks to Wix Studio’s built-in features, we improved page speed loading time, making the site faster and smoother for visitors.
The result is a professional, user-friendly website that showcases his art beautifully and provides a seamless experience for both Randall and his audience.
