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Beyond Wordpress

How Lillicrap Chilcott Capitalised on Apex27 and went beyond Wordpress

Lightning-fast, SEO-optimised website deeply integrated with Apex27 β€” reducing maintenance costs and enhancing client engagement through smarter search and alerts.

πŸš€ Results at a Glance

  • Optimised Website
  • Integration Apex27 Property Management
  • 65% Savings - Hosting & Maintenance
  • Optimised Google Lighthouse Scores
  • Advanced Search Filtering
Lighthouse summary after optimisations

Showcasing with Apex27

As part of a collaboration with Saitech UK (IT Support) and Apex27 – our involvement was to upgrade the original website from Wordpress and integrate property search and customer account handling with advanced filtering using the Apex27 Property Management System.

Advanced Search Filtering

Leveraging the Google Geocoding API and Apex27 search tools, we implemented custom radius feathering and user-tailored saved searches.

Apex27 radius search
Google Geocoding API for Radius

Using Apex27 Search Regions

Every postcode in Cornwall was created in Apex27's Search Regions for tailored communications and searches for customers interested in specific areas.

Apex27 search region
Using Apex27 Search Region

Saved Searches link to Customer Portal

Allow users to save preferred searches and return to them later via the client portal.

Apex27 saved search
Save Searches to your Client Profile

Favourites or Wishlist

Website users can create a portfolio of favourite properties and be the first to receive alerts.

Apex27 favourites
Add/Remove Favourites

Tailored Email Notifications

Branded email communications are fully integrated across Apex27 and the website, delivering a consistent experience via Mailchimp.

Highlights

Lightweight and Optimised

The site was rebuilt using lightweight HTML, CSS, and JavaScript β€” fully optimised to achieve top Lighthouse scores in Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, and SEO.

Wordpress Security Eliminated

Wordpress was removed entirely β€” all property data is now managed through Apex27’s system and API.

Reduced Hosting Costs and Elimination of Wordpress Patching

By eliminating third-party plugins and continual patching, we reduced security risks and significantly lowered ongoing operational costs.

Before and After

Google Lighthouse

Before

Lighthouse before

After

Lighthouse after

Page Load Time

Before 2.5 s
After 0.9 s
Impact 64% faster – improves UX & SEO

Average Lighthouse Score

Before 80
After 95
Impact 19% improvement – better visibility & trust

Hosting Cost

Before High bandwidth charges
After 65 % savings / month
Impact Significant reduction in operating costs

Platform Maintenance

Before Frequent Patching
After Minimal Support Required
Impact Frees up time and reduces risk

Integration with Apex27

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Apex27 search interface
Live Property Search Powered by Apex27

Working with Apex27, we delivered an integrated website that syncs seamlessly with the property management system and client portal.

  • Google-powered search filters with custom radius feathering
  • Logged-in experiences via Apex27’s customer portal
  • Save Property, Add to Portfolio, Brochure Downloads
  • Real-time registration and property alerts

πŸ”§ Why Apex27?

Apex27 isn’t just a property management tool β€” it’s an end-to-end platform that modern agencies rely on to stay agile and competitive. Benefits include:

  • Fully cloud-based, so agents can work from anywhere
  • Beautifully designed, mobile-optimised client portal
  • Built-in marketing tools: email campaigns, branded brochures, and more
  • Automatic feed integration with major portals like Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket
  • Flexible API access β€” ideal for advanced integration like Lillicrap Chilcott's site
  • Secure, GDPR-compliant architecture with UK-based data hosting

IT Support with Saitech UK

Saitech Complete IT Solutions and Support

Saitech UK supported us throughout the project, drawing on their in-depth knowledge of the original Wordpress site and ensuring a smooth technical transition to Apex27.

πŸ”§ Why Saitech UK?

Saitech UK goes beyond typical IT support β€” they understand their clients’ needs and deliver solutions tailored to business readiness:

  • Reduce IT Stress - support technicians ready to help, remote and on-site
  • Managed Updates and Heath Checks - monitor your equipment, ensuring optimal running of devices, daily backups, antivirus and software updates
  • Network Services - complete ICT infrastructure
  • VoIP Telephone Solutions
  • Cloud and Email Services - Office 365, Sharepoint, Onedrive, Dropbox, Hosted Exchange mailboxes - we find the right solution

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