NYSSA – Long-Term Web Development, Security & Member Platform Integration
The New York State Society of Anesthesiologists (NYSSA) is a 501(c)(6) organization made up of physicians and scientists dedicated to advancing anesthesiology and ensuring high-quality patient care across New York State.
I’ve been working with NYSSA since the late 2000s. What started as general website support turned into a long-term partnership where I’ve essentially become their go-to webmaster, developer, and problem-solver.
Over time, I’ve worked on multiple parts of their ecosystem—from their main website to spin-off projects and email campaigns—but the biggest impact has been taking control of an aging, messy platform and turning it into something stable and scalable.
Cleaning Up a Bloated, Outdated Website
When I re-engaged with NYSSA on their main site, it had years of buildup—empty pages, outdated content, and a lot of “no one knows why this exists anymore” type stuff.
I went through and:
- Removed unused and broken content
- Cleaned up legacy data and structure
- Rebuilt key areas with a modern, responsive approach
- Focused on making the site easier to manage long-term
Nothing flashy—just getting the foundation right so it actually works.
Fixing Malware & Locking Down Security
At one point, they were dealing with recurring malware issues. After bringing the site onto my hosting, I did a full audit and tracked the problem down to a vulnerability in an old sidebar widget.
Instead of patching around it, I removed the sidebar completely, cleaned out a bunch of legacy code, and locked things down using SolidWP.
Since then, the site has been stable and protected against the usual WordPress attack nonsense.
Turning a Printed Newsletter into a Searchable Platform
NYSSA publishes a quarterly newsletter that used to be designed as a PDF, printed, and mailed out to members.
In 2024, they decided to scrap the print version and go digital. I built out a web-based version at sphere.nyssa-pga.org that:
- Lets members log in and access members-only content
- Keeps pages publicly accessible for SEO and search traffic
- Creates indexable pages for dozens of authors and contributors
So instead of a static PDF that disappears after it’s mailed, they now have a living content platform that continues to bring in traffic over time.
Custom MemberClicks SSO Integration (2026)
In 2026, I implemented a custom single sign-on solution using the MemberClicks API.
Members now use one login across:
I also worked directly with MemberClicks to get account.nyssa-pga.org set as the primary domain for their portal, instead of sending users off to a generic memberclicks.net URL.
Ongoing Development & Partnership
This isn’t a “launch it and walk away” project. I’m still actively involved—handling updates, improvements, new features, and whatever else comes up.
This is exactly the kind of work I specialize in: taking over complicated, aging websites, fixing what’s broken, and making sure they stay reliable long-term.
If your current setup feels like it’s held together with duct tape—or your last developer disappeared—I step in, figure it out, and get it under control.