Aware

From Overwhelmed to Empowered

Since 1976, AWARE has been Montana’s trusted nonprofit, supporting individuals and families from beginning to end of life. With a growing team of over 850 dedicated employees serving the largest non-profit in Montana, they continually expand services to meet the evolving needs of communities across the state. From Early Head Start and mental health care to vocational support and assisted living, we provide personalized services that empower people to lead fulfilling, independent lives.

Web
Nonprofit
Project Cost Estimate $ $ $ $ $

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Challenge

Solution

AWARE came to Gecko with an overwhelming website that failed to reflect the strength of its mission or the breadth of its services. We reimagined the site with calm, human-centered design and intuitive navigation organized around real-life entry points, helping users find support by who they are or where they live. Built with core WordPress tools to maximize budget and maintain flexibility, the new site is modern, accessible, and easy to manage—giving AWARE a strong digital foundation that now guides its broader marketing efforts.

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Key

Stats

cohesive brand – creating a better user experience & stronger emotional connection

3.9k

First-time site visitors since launch — achieved without paid ads, proving the SEO and content strategy resonates with AWARE’s audience.

12%

Increase in average session duration (now 2m 57s) just one month post-launch — a clear sign users are staying longer and engaging more deeply with site content.

“Working with Gecko Agency has been an absolute pleasure! They made our new website build so easy and stress-free. Their team is professional, creative, and genuinely easy to work with.”

Hong Shen Lee

Aware | Marketing & Communications Manager

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