How we transformed an outdated CMS platform with subscriptions skyrocketing by 300%

QuantPedia came to us with a complex .NET-based CMS that required developers for even the smallest update. We stepped in, rebuilt the entire platform on WordPress, and gave the client full control over their product.

In weeks
Development delivered
2+ years
Zero security incidents
300%
Subscriptions and traffic grew

The rescue mission

Client

QuantPedia is a global platform for algorithmic and quantitative investors. It translates academic research into proven trading strategies and offers them to investors through a paid subscription.

Challenge

The client's custom .NET CMS system couldn't scale, was expensive to maintain, and made even small changes extremely slow.

Solution

We rebuilt the QuantPedia platform in WordPress with a custom architecture, using Pods.io for structured data, Bedrock as the solid security foundation, and WP All Import for database migration.

Outcome

We created a fast, reliable investment portal that reduced technical dependency, improved UX, and enabled new subscription models and product launches.

A product that was too complex to scale

QuantPedia's previous CMS technically worked, but it limited every upgrade. Each update required a developer, and expanding new features was impossible. It was time for a change.

What we had to work with:

Outdated custom-built .NET CMS
High dependency on external developers
No flexibility for new features
Slow content editing
High maintenance costs

High expectations and zero room for risk

The mission was clear. Modernize the platform without losing security or data integrity. Our goal was to build a solution that would allow QuantPedia to grow independently in the future.

What the client wanted:

Easy and fast content management
Full control over design and layout
Scalable architecture without relying on developers
Security for financial data

A rebuild that improved performance and scalability

We executed a complete rebuild, migrating the QuantPedia legacy system to a modern WordPress platform built for flexibility and security.

Technical audit & Rescue

We analyzed the existing CMS, extracted core data, and designed a migration plan to safely transfer the financial strategies and users.

Software Development & Scaling

Using Pods.io and WP All Import, we created custom data structures and imported legacy content within the first week. Then we developed "the screener" - a complex filter tool for 20+ strategy parameters, and integrated High Charts for advanced financial visualisations.

The behind-the-scenes magic

Audit
Migration plan
WordPress setup
Data import
Custom screener
Visualisations
Security setup
Rebuild
Testing
Launch

How we turned a limited CMS into a global investment platform

We didn't just move QuantPedia to WordPress. We gave them freedom. Their team can now update the content in minutes and grow without relying on developers. The site evolved into a fast and secure web app used by investors worldwide.

What we delivered:

Secure and fast WordPress-based platform
Complete data migration
Zero security incidents since launch
New subscription models

The data that tells the real story

	Before GrownApps	After GrownApps
CMS	Developer-dependent system	WordPress stack with full autonomy
Content update	Slow and expensive	Instant editing
Data visualisation	Static charts	Dynamic visuals
Scalability	Limited	Ready for new features
Security	Potentially vulnerable code	Custom stack, zero incidents