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title: Site Rebuild Decision — Elementor (2026-02-02)
type: article
created: '2026-02-02'
updated: '2026-02-02'
source_docs:
- raw/2026-02-02-team-stand-up-118887402.md
tags:
- new-dawn
- elementor
- decision
- site-rebuild
- web-development
layer: 2
client_source: A New Dawn / Shine
industry_context: b2b-services
transferable: false
---

# Site Rebuild Decision — Elementor (2026-02-02)

## Overview

During the [[wiki/meetings/2026-02-02-team-stand-up|2026-02-02 Team Stand Up]], the team decided to rebuild the New Dawn site from scratch using Elementor. The existing build had performance issues and was slowing development velocity. A full rebuild was deemed faster and cleaner than continuing to patch the current implementation.

The next client-facing meeting is scheduled for **2026-02-13**, giving the team approximately 11 days to align internally before presenting the plan to the client.

## Decision

**Rebuild the New Dawn site from scratch using Elementor.**

| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Decision date | 2026-02-02 |
| Decision maker | Sebastian Gant (AM), with Melissa Cusumano |
| Technical lead | Isahaque Mahmud |
| Next client meeting | 2026-02-13 |

## Rationale

- The existing build had **performance issues** that were degrading the site.
- Development was moving **slower than expected** under the previous approach — Isahaque was noted as moving slowly in the prior framework.
- Elementor allows for faster page/template creation and a cleaner starting point.
- The site is not highly complex; it was previously templated, so a rebuild is considered low-risk and faster than remediation.

> *"It should be kind of quicker too, right? Because like, I think it was, he was moving slow in the other field there."* — Sebastian Gant
>
> *"He'll just have to now create the templates or the pages. It's not really a complex… it was a templated website."* — Melissa Cusumano

## Action Items

- [ ] **Sebastian Gant** — Sync with Isahaque Mahmud on rebuild plan, scope, and timeline before the 2026-02-13 client meeting.
- [ ] **Sebastian Gant** — Email the client (Katie) after the internal sync to communicate the rebuild approach.
- [ ] **Isahaque Mahmud** — Begin Elementor rebuild once aligned with Sebastian on scope.

## Related

- [[wiki/clients/current/new-dawn-shine/_index|New Dawn Client Index]]
- [[wiki/meetings/2026-02-02-team-stand-up|Team Stand Up — 2026-02-02]]