by Bridget

Portrait Detective

WordPress website for Portrait Detective – Visual History Research Tool

Visit Portrait Detective

Portrait Detective is a free educational resource helping users identify and date historical photographs. Built for researchers, educators, and history enthusiasts, the site combines high-resolution photography with visual cues, timelines, and downloadable references to support learning and archival discovery.

  • Platform: WordPress
  • Theme: Custom layout built on Divi by Elegant Themes
  • Plugins: Envira Gallery (for zoom-enabled, high-resolution image display), WP-Optimize, Yoast SEO
  • Interactive image galleries with zoom-in functionality to inspect fashion, poses, and studio styles
  • Custom timeline interface that guides users through the evolution of portrait photography, from 1860s to 1930s
  • Printable reference pages available for offline use by students, archivists, and libraries
  • Designed for clarity and educational accessibility, across desktop and tablet

A well-organised and richly visual tool that empowers users to become their own “portrait detective” — helping identify photographic details by era, with a focus on Australian photographic history. The site supports learning, community research, and formal study through a uniquely engaging and interactive format.

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 by Bridget

1st North Sydney Scouts Trees

Shopify website for 1st North Sydney Scouts – Annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser

Visit 1NS Scouts Xmas Trees Online Store

Each year, 1st North Sydney Scout Group runs a Christmas tree sale — their biggest and most beloved fundraiser. Website Boutique donated the design and build of a simple, high-impact Shopify store to streamline online orders, local delivery, and fundraising efforts.

  • Platform: Shopify
  • Theme: Minimal custom setup (configured for seasonal use)
  • Apps: Local Delivery Scheduler to optimise delivery routes and times
  • Purpose-built to pause and reactivate annually
  • Integrated mailing list to support early-bird launches and returning customers
  • Orders sell out within hours each year due to seamless customer experience

This Shopify setup has transformed tree sales into an organised, community-wide event that raises essential funds to support Joeys, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers. All funds help young people learn skills, build confidence, and connect through Scouting — and it’s all managed with just a few clicks each year. 

 

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Royal Australian Historical Society

WordPress website for Royal Australian Historical Society – Membership, Events & Publications Hub

The Royal Australian Historical Society (RAHS) is one of Australia’s oldest learned societies, dedicated to promoting the study and understanding of history. The RAHS website manages a large volume of educational content, historical publications, a growing membership base, and a busy calendar of events — all integrated into a seamless and accessible WordPress experience.

Visit RAHS Website

  • Platform: WordPress
  • Theme: Custom Divi build with modular layouts for longform content
  • Plugins & Features:
  • WooCommerce Memberships for secure member access and tiered content
  • Mailchimp + MailPoet integration for regular email newsletters and automated blog round-ups
  • WooCommerce Box Office for managing paid and free event registrations
  • Publications archive with downloadable issues, author resources, and journal collections
  • Blog and news section highlighting recent research, member news, and community updates
  • Fully mobile-responsive, accessibility-aware, and optimised for high traffic
  • Internal search improvements to help users navigate the society’s deep content archives

The RAHS website serves as the digital cornerstone for the Society’s public and member engagement — supporting historical research, promoting events and education, and managing a growing national membership with automation and clarity.

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