I’ve worked with author and meditation teacher Dean Sluyter for over two decades. What started as a simple author site has evolved through multiple platforms and redesigns as his books, teaching schedule, and media presence have grown.

Please visit the site at deansluyter.com, or click on the images to view enlarged screenshots.

The Evolution

I designed and built each version of the site as it moved through several generations of web technology:

• The original site was built in ColdFusion, a reflection of where the web was in the early 2000s
• A later rebuild moved to Drupal, which handled book promotion and event listings well but became harder to maintain
• The current version runs on WordPress with Beaver Builder and ACF, giving Dean a streamlined editorial experience for blog posts, media embeds, and event updates

Current Work

I’m currently converting the Beaver Builder and ACF blocks to native, React-based Gutenberg blocks, one block at a time. The goal is to reduce plugin dependencies, improve long-term maintainability, and take advantage of WordPress’s modern editing experience while preserving the design and functionality Dean relies on.

This project reflects the kind of collaboration I value most: a long-term relationship where I understand the client’s needs deeply, and the site evolves thoughtfully over time rather than being rebuilt from scratch every few years.