How I Simplified My Website Workflow (and My Life) with the DIVI Accordion Module

Like most creative people, I tend to start projects with passion and dive in headfirst. My website Justice Case Analysis began that way—born out of late-night frustration on my Twitter account.

As a trial watcher and due process advocate, I was posting, replying, retweeting—threads, thoughts, commentary—but I always had SO MUCH more to say about the high-profile judicial cases I was following. Twitter moves too fast. Important insights disappear into the feed, never to be seen again. I wanted a place where my analyses could live, be searchable, and build into something lasting. So, I created my own website—(aside from this one), a hub for deep-dive legal commentary and trial coverage.

At first, it was exhilarating. I built my Trial Watch page, then Trial Hub pages for each case: complete with case overviews, links to court documents, timelines, and my long-form articles—all neatly organized in one place.

But before long, reality hit. 😫

I was juggling a full-time job, family responsibilities, and multiple cases that all seemed to erupt at once. The pressure to write detailed updates for every development was overwhelming. I grew tired, frustrated, and honestly—disappointed in myself for not keeping up.

That’s when I found my rhythm again through simplicity. It became a game-changer for me. Now, I admit that I still am not able to follow all the cases as close as I'd like and do breaking news style articles, which is why I chose to go with a deep dive concept instead, analyzing legal strategy .

I created what I now call the Accordion Updates Page System— (example below) a single page per case with accordion-style bullet updates. Just a few sentences, a date, and a link if needed. It takes minutes, not hours, yet it keeps my site fresh and informative. Readers love it because it’s fast to scan. I love it because it’s sustainable.

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The accordion-style updates are brilliant because:

• They save time — you can drop in quick bullet points without the pressure of writing full articles.

• They improve user experience — readers can easily scan through updates chronologically without endless scrolling.

• They boost SEO — frequent micro-updates signal freshness to search engines.

• They’re adaptable — perfect for my true crime niche and ongoing trials, and I'll find a way to utilize accordion modules here at Curate Your Joy with Liz too!

This approach could work for anyone—not just true-crime writers. Artists can log creative progress, teachers can record class notes, travelers can journal by day or city, even entrepreneurs can share project milestones, or develop new products, or bloggers can record daily reflections.

For anyone thinking about building or streamlining their own site, I highly recommend starting with a solid foundation. I use Hostinger Hosting service for Curate Your Joy—their drag-and-drop builder is perfect for creatives who want control without complexity. It's a bit clunky and limited, but it does the job for a simple blog website. When my content outgrows this web builder, and it will shortly, I'll convert it to Wordpress. 

Hostinger is a really good website host and has the best rates. You can learn more from Liz's Favorites: ✨Hostinger – Reliable, Affordable Web Hosting for Creatives - Justice, Politics, Crime, and Due Process 

For my more advanced project, Justice Case Analysis, I use Elegant Themes by Divi on WordPress, (via Hostinger Hosting) which lets me design professional, creative, and flexible layouts for my case analysis pages and trial hubs with ease.

Both platforms have their strengths—Hostinger for simplicity, Divi/Wordpress for power—and together they’ve helped me build systems that actually work with my creative flow instead of against it.

Sometimes the best creative strategy isn’t adding more—it’s creating systems that let you breathe.

And yes, I’ve gained some Twitter followers (a few 😉), but more importantly, I’ve gained peace of mind.

If you’re running a one-person show and struggling to stay consistent, try simplifying your process. Small updates, done steadily, can build something extraordinary over time.