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AAEC

Project Details

AAEC

A central platform designed to unify, support, and amplify the voices of editorial cartoonists.

  • Media and Entertainment
  • WordPress iconWordPress
  • PayPal iconPayPal
  • Stripe iconStripe
  • MemberPress iconMemberPress
  • BuddyPress iconBuddyPress
  • PHP iconPHP
  • CSS iconCSS

Business Needs

The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC) needed a robust online platform to champion and defend editorial cartooning and free speech. The site had to serve as a hub for editorial cartoonists, providing resources and support while promoting their human, civil, and artistic rights. Additionally, the platform needed to facilitate communication and collaboration among cartoonists and stand in solidarity with international groups supporting the profession. Key features included effortless cartoon management, user profile empowerment, tailored subscriptions, and seamless cartoon scheduling.

Challenges & Solutions

  • Advocacy and Support: Ensuring the site effectively communicates the mission of defending free speech and editorial cartooning globally.
  • Resource Management: Providing a centralized location for resources, news, and events related to editorial cartooning.
  • Community Engagement: Encouraging active participation from cartoonists and supporters through an engaging and interactive platform.
  • Technical Integration: Seamlessly integrating MemberPress, BuddyPress, Stripe, PayPal, and custom PHP for enhanced functionality including subscription management and user profiles.
  • Mission-Focused Design: Developed a website design that emphasizes the AAEC’s mission and values, ensuring the content reflects their commitment to free speech and editorial cartooning.
  • Comprehensive Resource Hub: Created a centralized platform where members can easily access news, events, and resources related to editorial cartooning.
  • Interactive Community Features: Implemented forums and interactive tools to foster engagement among cartoonists and supporters.
  • Integrated Membership and Payment System: Developed a streamlined membership feature using Stripe, integrating with MemberPress for subscription management and BuddyPress for community interaction.

Outcome

Demonstrating the value and success of our solutions.

Enhanced Visibility
The new website effectively showcases the AAEC mission, increasing its visibility and impact.

Centralized Resources
Members now have easy access to essential resources, news, and events, enhancing their engagement and support.

Increased Engagement
The interactive features and community tools have encouraged greater participation from cartoonists and supporters.

Streamlined Membership and Payments
The integration of the Stripe payment gateway, MemberPress for subscription management, and BuddyPress for community features has simplified the process for purchasing memberships and processing other payments, significantly improving the overall user experience.