About the Project
CulinaryCulture.co is a platform dedicated to celebrating global culinary experiences, featuring chef profiles, food stories, event listings, and restaurant guides. The objective was to create a visually appealing, high-performance, and content-driven website with seamless content management and scalability.
Tech Stack & Tools
- Platform: WordPress (Custom Theme Development)
- Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap
- Backend: WordPress PHP with custom API integrations
- Database: MySQL
- CMS (if applicable): WordPress CMS
- Hosting & Deployment: AWS Server running NGINX WebServer and additional Firewall restrictions for inbound and outbound IP access
- Media & Content Delivery: CDN integration
- SEO & Analytics: Google Analytics, Schema Markup, Meta Tag Optimization
Key Offerings
1. Planning & Requirement Analysis:
Defined the site structure for optimal content discovery.
Conducted UI/UX research for a user-friendly design.
2. Design & Frontend Development:
Developed a responsive and immersive UI for storytelling.
Optimized for fast loading and seamless browsing.
3. Backend & Content Management Implementation:
Integrated a CMS for easy content updates and editorial workflow.
Optimized database queries for performance and scalability.
4. SEO & Performance Optimization:
Implemented structured data and metadata for search visibility.
Used caching strategies and a CDN for faster content delivery.
5. Security & Compliance:
Enforced HTTPS, security patches, and role-based access control.
Ensured compliance with GDPR and other data protection standards.
6. Deployment & Maintenance:
Deployed on a cloud-based infrastructure with automated monitoring.
Set up CI/CD pipelines for seamless updates and bug fixes.
Challenges & Solutions
- Handling High-Quality Media Efficiently:
Solution: Integrated Cloudinary for adaptive image compression and CDN caching.
- Ensuring High Traffic Scalability:
Solution: Optimized database queries and implemented load balancing.
Key Takeaways & Future Scope
- Successfully launched a scalable and visually engaging culinary platform.
- Future enhancements may include AI-driven recipe recommendations, video content integration, and interactive user engagement features.
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