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Project Showcase: Geamilia’s Personal Blog Portfolio

Client: Geamilia, Contemporary Writer from Timișoara, Romania
Technology Stack: Wagtail, Django, Docker,Boostrap,Python
Project Type: Personal Blog and Portfolio Web App

Key Features:

• Custom CMS with Wagtail:
  The website was developed using Wagtail, an open-source CMS built on Django. Wagtail’s flexibility allows Geamilia to easily create, edit, and manage her content.
• Responsive Design:
  A mobile-first, responsive design ensures that the site works flawlessly across devices, from smartphones to desktops, providing an optimal reading experience.
• Blogging Capabilities:
  The blog section was designed to allow Geamilia to post and categorize her writings, with custom tagging for better content management and SEO optimization.
• Portfolio Section:
  A dedicated portfolio section where Geamilia can showcase her best works, including published books, short stories, and articles.
• SEO Optimized:
  Implemented search engine optimization (SEO) best practices to ensure better visibility and organic traffic growth.
• Performance Optimization:
  Deployed using Docker for streamlined development and performance. The site is optimized for speed and scalability.

Technical Highlights:

• Wagtail and Django:
  The content management system was developed with Wagtail, offering an intuitive admin interface while leveraging Django’s robust framework for security and performance.
• Docker Integration:
  Docker was used to containerize the application, simplifying deployment and ensuring consistency across development environments.
• Custom Theming:
  The design was customized to reflect Geamilia’s personality as a writer, using clean typography and a minimalist layout for a modern, elegant feel.
  

Screenshots:

• Homepage:
  A sleek and minimal homepage introducing Geamilia and providing quick access to her latest blogs and portfolio.

• Blog Post Management:
  A screenshot showing the Wagtail admin interface, where Geamilia can easily create and manage her blog content.

Challenges & Solutions:

• Challenge: Managing a diverse portfolio with different content types (books, articles, short stories).
  Solution: Created a custom model in Wagtail to organize different types of content, ensuring flexibility in presenting varied works.
• Challenge: Seamless integration of blog and portfolio in a unified user experience.
  Solution: Structured the website to flow smoothly between Geamilia’s blog and portfolio sections, with consistent navigation and design.

Live Demo & Codebase:

• Live Site: https://geamilia.ro