See How We Transform Outdated Wild Apricot Sites
When prospective members visit your organization’s website, what is their first impression? Do they see a modern, thriving community they want to join, or do they see something that feels stuck in the past and makes them quietly wonder if their membership dues are worth it?
If your website feels outdated, your members can feel it too. And the ones you never hear from are the prospective members who clicked away before they ever signed up.
At Nicasio Design, we specialize in one thing that makes a real difference for associations, nonprofits, and membership clubs: we take basic, unbranded Wild Apricot templates and transform them into polished, custom-branded websites that actually work as hard as your organization does.
Here is a look at some of our favorite work and why it matters for organizations just like yours.
The Problem With Default Wild Apricot Templates
Wild Apricot is a genuinely powerful platform. The backend tools for managing memberships, events, payments, and communications are excellent. The problem is that out of the box, the default templates can look generic, dated, and frankly a little forgettable.
When your website looks like it was set up in a hurry and never touched again, it creates friction at every turn. Prospective members hesitate to join. Current members struggle to find event information. Sponsors and partners quietly question whether your organization is as active and professional as it claims to be.
An outdated design is not just an aesthetic issue. It is a barrier to growth, retention, and credibility.
What a Professional Wild Apricot Redesign Actually Looks Like
Our approach is straightforward: we make your Wild Apricot site look and feel like a premium, custom-built website, without you losing a single feature you already rely on. The backend stays exactly the same. The frontend becomes something you are proud to share.
Here are a few examples from our portfolio:
Cape Cod Writers Center
The Cape Cod Writers Center has been supporting published and aspiring writers since 1963. Their new Wild Apricot site needed to honor that legacy while making it easy for members to find events, sign up for the annual conference, and access member resources. We delivered a clean, modern design with intuitive navigation and a warm, welcoming feel that reflects the heart of their literary community.
Wellesley Business Leadership Council
For the Wellesley Business Leadership Council, professionalism and presence were everything. We created a sophisticated look that aligns with their mission of empowering women in business and leadership. The redesigned site highlights their retreats, events, and community initiatives in a way that feels polished and purposeful.
Kappa Lambda Chi Military Fraternity
Kappa Lambda Chi needed a custom Wild Apricot theme that honored their military heritage while serving a large, active national membership. We built a dynamic, fully branded site that showcases their national programs, chapter leadership, and events. The result is a site that instills pride in current members and serves as a powerful recruitment tool for new ones.
Rhode Island Association for Infant Mental Health
For RIAIMH, the website needed to communicate trust, expertise, and mission. We designed a site that speaks directly to their professional membership community while remaining welcoming to the families and providers they serve.
Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association
AFRA is a global organization with serious industry credibility. Their Wild Apricot site needed to match that. We delivered a bold, industry-forward design that communicates leadership and global partnerships from the very first scroll.
What Our Clients Are Saying
“After struggling to create a big beautiful photo with a corresponding button resize for all screens, we contacted Nicasio Design. It was so easy to deal with them and they were able to start and complete the work very quickly. We will definitely use their services again.”
— Mary B., Wild Apricot Client
“Seriously though, Felix, you guys have been amazing to work with. I can’t tell you how excited I am. You guys helped make it happen.”
— Suzi S., Wild Apricot Client
“I recently worked with Nicasio in order to upgrade our association website with a new theme. The upgrade went well: the project was on time and within budget, and the board was pleased with the outcome.”
— Bob Kunzer, Association Client
“We have worked with Nicasio Web Design for many years. The most attentive, reliable and knowledgeable provider we have ever had.”
— Trudy Arthur, WordPress Client
Is It Time for a Change?
If you are tired of apologizing for your website, or quietly hoping no one looks too closely at it, it is time to do something about it.
We work with associations, nonprofits, clubs, and professional organizations of all sizes. Whether you need a full redesign or just want to upgrade your current Wild Apricot theme to something that actually represents your brand, we are here to help.
The conversation is free, and it takes 30 minutes.
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Nicasio Design is a Wild Apricot Certified Partner specializing in custom themes, redesigns, and full-service web development for membership organizations. View our full portfolio at nicasiodesign.com/portfolio.