
KHM Events
As lead WordPress developer & technical SEO strategist at Upcoming Brand, I built KHM Events into a dynamic event management platform—featuring a responsive service showcase, integrated enquiry forms, and performance optimizations to drive event bookings and client consultations.
Project Context & Objectives
KHM Events specializes in end‑to‑end event planning across corporate, social, and cultural sectors in Pakistan. Key objectives were to:
- Present Service Offerings (weddings, corporate conferences, social gatherings) with clear benefit‑driven sections.
- Showcase Past Events through an engaging portfolio gallery to build credibility and inspire prospects.
- Streamline Booking Inquiries via prominent enquiry forms and contact CTAs.
- Optimize for Performance & SEO to rank for local event planning keywords and ensure a smooth user experience.
Approach & Technology
- WordPress + Elementor Pro: Implemented a lightweight, professional theme and built custom templates for Services, Portfolio, About, and Contact pages—each designed to highlight visual storytelling and drive conversions.
- Event Portfolio Gallery: Used Elementor’s dynamic gallery widgets to display past event images with lightbox expansion and category filters (e.g., weddings, corporate, celebrations).
- Enquiry & Quote Forms: Embedded multi‑step Elementor Forms with conditional logic to capture event type, date, and budget, routing submissions directly to the KHM Events team.
- Performance Optimization: Applied WP Rocket caching, CSS/JS minification, WebP image conversion, and lazy loading to achieve sub‑2 s page loads—essential for media‑rich portfolio pages.
- SEO Foundations: Configured Yoast SEO for metadata, LocalBusiness schema, semantic headings, and optimized URL structures (e.g.,
/services/wedding-planning-karachi
).
Standout Functionality & UX Highlights
- Service Showcase Sections: Icon‑driven blocks summarizing each event type with “Learn More” links to detailed service pages.
- Filterable Event Gallery: Visitors can filter past events by category and view high‑resolution photos in a lightbox slider.
- Sticky “Get a Quote” CTA: Persistent button on scroll ensures the enquiry form is always accessible on desktop and mobile.
- Mobile‑First Design: Responsive menus, thumb‑friendly buttons, and optimized media deliver a seamless experience on smartphones.
Results & Impact
- Enhanced Engagement: Fast load times and interactive gallery features led to longer session durations and lower bounce rates.
- Increased Inquiries: Streamlined enquiry forms and clear CTAs resulted in a 30% uplift in quote requests.
- Local SEO Growth: Content and schema optimizations positioned KHM Events to rank for “event planner Karachi,” “corporate event management Pakistan,” and related local searches.