Case Study: The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts achieves an accessible, high-performing event website with Monkee-Boy

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts boosts web accessibility and SEO with Monkee-Boy

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts was struggling with a dilapidated website on an antiquated Joomla system that was not mobile-responsive and failed to represent its mission of accessibility. This created a disconnect from its world-renowned cultural venue status. The center needed a new digital experience to manage hundreds of events and integrate with two advanced ticketing systems. They hired vendor Monkee-Boy for a web design and WordPress development project to address these challenges.

Monkee-Boy implemented a new WordPress website featuring an advanced, filterable calendaring system to streamline event management and integrate with both Tessitura and Ticketmaster. A major focus was on creating a more inclusive experience, including a dedicated section for patrons to easily find events with accessibility accommodations. The solution resulted in a 39% increase in web performance and the site received a perfect score for WCAG accessibility compliance. Monkee-Boy continues to provide dedicated hosting, security, and ongoing support for The Hobby Center.

The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts