Most associations rebuild their website every 3-5 years. Not because the design gets stale — because the site can't keep up with what the organization needs it to do.
Content editors can't publish without calling a developer. The AMS integration is held together with workarounds. Accessibility has never been formally assessed. And by year four, the board is approving another full rebuild.
This guide explains why it keeps happening — and the approach that stops the cycle for good.
What you'll learn:
Why page builders create more problems than they solve for associations
How to build a site your team can update without developer help — and that stays consistent no matter who's editing
The real cost difference between rebuilding every 3 years and building once on the right foundation
What organizations with 50 - 5,000+ members and AMS integration requirements need to get right the first time
How to keep your AMS connected and your member portal working through staff turnover and platform updates