CASE STUDY
Sammy Dyer Site Redesign: Empowering Clients With Independent Content Management
IMPACT
Empowered client with independent content management and streamlined updates
A full-stack website redesign modernizing an existing site with contemporary web development practices and empowering the client with content management.
TIMELINE
Early career project
ROLE
Full-stack engineer (solo with direct client collaboration)
THE CHALLENGE
The client's website was in desperate need of a redesign, required regular content updates, and had substantial content volume needing migration from the legacy platform.
THE SOLUTION
Implemented JAMstack architecture combining Vue.js (frontend), Strapi (backend), and Heroku (deployment). Integrated headless WordPress CMS for content management, balancing modern architecture with familiar tools.
TECHNOLOGIES USED
THE RESULTS
- 1Delivered modern, scalable website
- 2Empowered client with independent content management
- 3Streamlined update processes
- 4Successfully migrated all legacy content
An early career full-stack website redesign project where I modernized a client's website using contemporary web development practices. Successfully delivered a modern, scalable solution that empowered the client with independent content management capabilities.
The project balanced modern architecture with familiar tools, making the transition smooth for the client while providing a solid foundation for future growth.
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