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CASE STUDY

Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS) – Design & Membership Website

A Modern WordPress Website Supporting Membership, Resources and Engagement

Granite 5 partnered with the Association of Teachers of Singing to modernise their digital presence, delivering a scalable, user-friendly website integrated with HubSpot that supports membership engagement, showcases resources, and enables the organisation to manage content confidently and independently.


Client
Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS) – Design & Membership Website

Services

Sector
Education / Professional association

Overview

The Association of Teachers of Singing (AOTOS) required a modern, flexible website to better represent its evolving brand and support its growing membership. Granite 5 delivered a comprehensive WordPress platform featuring a resource library, member portal, and dynamic content areas. The new site was designed to improve accessibility, encourage engagement, and simplify ongoing management for non-technical staff, while remaining scalable for future growth. 

The Challenge

AOTOS needed a platform that could support both public-facing content and a growing member community. 

An outdated website that no longer reflected the organisation’s brand

Limited engagement with members and visitors

Difficulty managing content internally

Lack of dedicated tools for members and resources

A need for scalable functionality as membership expanded

Migrating from an old CRM to HubSpot

Our Approach

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Modern brand refresh

Developed a contemporary visual design using consistent colours, typography, and layouts to reinforce brand identity.
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Structured content design

Created clear information architecture to present events, resources, news, and membership benefits intuitively.
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WordPress-led build

Implemented a robust, user-friendly CMS tailored for non-technical administrators.
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Flexible templates

Built customisable page templates to support varied and dynamic content creation.
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Membership functionality

Delivered a secure member portal with profile management, directories, and gated resources.

Automation support

Introduced automated processes for events, updates, and membership-related tasks.

The Results

The new website provided AOTOS with a platform that supports engagement, efficiency, and long-term growth. 

Improved usability

A clear, accessible structure made it easier for users to find information and resources.

Stronger engagement

Dynamic content, events listings, and interactive elements encouraged regular interaction.

Member empowerment

Self-service tools allowed members to manage profiles, registrations, and downloads.

Simplified management

Staff gained full control of content updates without technical dependency.

Scalable foundation

The site architecture supports future expansion of content and membership features.

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This project gave AOTOS a platform that truly supports its members. By combining a clear design with practical functionality, we helped the organisation take control of its content and create a better experience for everyone using the site.


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