Projects
This page displays brief project information (incomplete so far, I'll add more as I work through the backlog). Quite a variety, eh?
The projects are in reverse chronological order within their group, with newer projects are at the top.
Created using WordPress CMS, developing a custom theme based on an agency-designed style, finding and implementing several plugins, creating custom content types (for Success Stories) etc. The site already went through one re-work cycle based on initial response, and seems to be doing well.
Lessons: I was most impressed by WordPress capability to deal with custom content types, yet still I felt that for any site that needs to use a lot of these it would be better to use a more modular CMS (Drupal comes to mind), or be written using a lower-level framework. Still, quite happy that WordPress provided all these tools and they do work.
Configured using Drupal CMS, designed and developed the HTML/CSS/JS template. The first website project with an e-commerce functionality, using Ubercart module.
Lessons: It is a (rare) pleasure to work with an organisation that truly takes ownership of its new site and — gasp! — knows what to do with it. Note to self: Look more for such clients in the future.
Configured the site using Joomla CMS. Designed the site and created an HTML/CSS template. My first experience in motivating the company's team to write their own articles (via prizes and bonuses).
Lessons: A good idea to create custom illustrations, the result is fresh and nice. Organizing a team of authors for the site is an ongoing effort.
Configured the site using WordPress CMS, my first experience with the system. Created an HTML/CSS/JS template based on the provided design (note the dynamic slide-downs on the front page!).
Lessons: WordPress is easy and powerful, good recommendation.
Configured the site using Drupal CMS. Created an HTML/CSS template based on the provided design (with some alterations).
Lessons: First experience with an image slider, quite nice results if done right.
Configured using Drupal CMS, designed and developed the HTML/CSS/JS template. This is the first website project where I made conscious effort to interview all interested parties.
Lessons: Drupal is very flexible and powerful (at the cost of some complexity, but worth it when needed). With several editors involved ease of use is vital. Followup and maintenance are a big part of a «website project», don't underestimate it.
Configured the site using Joomla CMS, my first experience with the CMS. Created an HTML/CSS template based on the provided design (with some alterations).
Lessons: Joomla is nice, though a bit rigid in some areas. Always try to simplify the task, don't just implement all requests. Test with real people to find usability problems.
The projects are in reverse chronological order within their group, with newer projects are at the top.
Website Development
I-Plan
Created using WordPress CMS, developing a custom theme based on an agency-designed style, finding and implementing several plugins, creating custom content types (for Success Stories) etc. The site already went through one re-work cycle based on initial response, and seems to be doing well.Lessons: I was most impressed by WordPress capability to deal with custom content types, yet still I felt that for any site that needs to use a lot of these it would be better to use a more modular CMS (Drupal comes to mind), or be written using a lower-level framework. Still, quite happy that WordPress provided all these tools and they do work.
Pokoleniya (Generations) Ukraine
Configured using Drupal CMS, designed and developed the HTML/CSS/JS template. The first website project with an e-commerce functionality, using Ubercart module.Lessons: It is a (rare) pleasure to work with an organisation that truly takes ownership of its new site and — gasp! — knows what to do with it. Note to self: Look more for such clients in the future.
TechWire
Configured the site using Joomla CMS. Designed the site and created an HTML/CSS template. My first experience in motivating the company's team to write their own articles (via prizes and bonuses).Lessons: A good idea to create custom illustrations, the result is fresh and nice. Organizing a team of authors for the site is an ongoing effort.
Trading Science
Configured the site using WordPress CMS, my first experience with the system. Created an HTML/CSS/JS template based on the provided design (note the dynamic slide-downs on the front page!).Lessons: WordPress is easy and powerful, good recommendation.
CloudPatterns
Configured the site using Drupal CMS. Created an HTML/CSS template based on the provided design (with some alterations).Lessons: First experience with an image slider, quite nice results if done right.
Baptist union of Dnepropetrovsk region
Configured using Drupal CMS, designed and developed the HTML/CSS/JS template. This is the first website project where I made conscious effort to interview all interested parties.Lessons: Drupal is very flexible and powerful (at the cost of some complexity, but worth it when needed). With several editors involved ease of use is vital. Followup and maintenance are a big part of a «website project», don't underestimate it.
Alpha and Omega
Configured the site using Joomla CMS, my first experience with the CMS. Created an HTML/CSS template based on the provided design (with some alterations).Lessons: Joomla is nice, though a bit rigid in some areas. Always try to simplify the task, don't just implement all requests. Test with real people to find usability problems.
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