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Saubhagya Prasad
11 Aug 2023
We worked with a New Zealand based company to develop and improve their existing website.
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Geektechie: Built with Next.js and Sanity CMS

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Recently, I had the opportunity to develop Geektechie, a tech-focused website, using Next.js and Sanity CMS. This project emphasized speed, modern design, and optimization, all essential for delivering a seamless user experience. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the work that went into building Geektechie.

Using Next.js for Performance and Speed

The core technology behind Geektechie is Next.js, a powerful framework for building highly performant web applications. One of the primary goals of this project was to ensure that the website is blazingly fast, offering a smooth experience for visitors across all devices.

Key Benefits of Next.js in This Project:

  • Server-Side Rendering (SSR): To boost performance, I utilized Next.js’ server-side rendering capabilities. This ensured that pages load quickly by rendering content on the server and delivering it directly to the user’s browser, which significantly improves page load times.

  • Static Site Generation (SSG): For pages that don’t require frequent updates, I implemented static site generation, which pre-renders pages at build time, further enhancing performance and allowing for near-instant loading speeds.

  • Blazingly Fast Load Times: The combination of SSR and SSG, along with optimized images and code splitting, resulted in blazing fast load times, ensuring that users can access content quickly without unnecessary delays.

Sanity CMS for Flexible Content Management

To give Geektechie dynamic content management capabilities, I integrated Sanity CMS. Sanity CMS is a highly flexible and headless CMS that allows for real-time editing, making content management a breeze for the team behind Geektechie.

Key Features of Sanity CMS Integration:

  • Real-Time Content Updates: With Sanity CMS, content changes are instantly reflected on the site, making it easy for the Geektechie team to manage blog posts, tutorials, and tech news without delays.
  • Custom Schema Design: I designed custom schemas to ensure that the CMS is tailored to Geektechie’s specific needs. This allows for easy content categorization, making the site scalable as the content grows.

Modern Design with a Focus on User Experience

Geektechie’s design is modern and sleek, crafted with a user-first approach. The website is clean, intuitive, and designed to provide users with an engaging experience without compromising on speed.

Design Highlights:

  • Minimalist and Modern Aesthetics: The design reflects a minimalist yet modern look, with clean lines, bold typography, and strategic use of whitespace to focus attention on the content.

  • Responsive Design: I ensured that the design is fully responsive, adapting seamlessly to different screen sizes and devices, including desktops, tablets, and mobile phones.

  • Optimized for SEO: The site is fully optimized for search engines, with structured data, fast load times, and SEO-friendly architecture to help Geektechie rank higher in search results.

Post-Launch Support and Optimization

Even after the successful launch of Geektechie, I provided ongoing support to ensure that the site remains optimized and up-to-date. This included:

  • Performance Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of the website’s performance to ensure it remains fast and efficient even as traffic grows.
  • Content Updates and Optimization: Assisting with content updates as needed and refining the site’s performance based on user behavior and analytics.

Conclusion

Developing Geektechie was a fulfilling project that combined modern design, cutting-edge technology, and optimized performance. Using Next.js for speed and efficiency, and Sanity CMS for content management, I was able to create a platform that is not only visually appealing but also incredibly fast and user-friendly.

If you’re looking to develop a website that combines modern design with high performance, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always excited to take on new web development challenges and deliver top-tier results!


Tags: Next.js, Sanity CMS, blazing fast website, web development, modern design, optimized performance

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