Portfolio: Website Updates and Maintenance For Dupaul
We cloned the website to a test server to safely upgrade it and fix any issues before going live. We updated and translated website's content to keep everything consistent and linked properly. We also set up monitoring to catch any problems early.
Additionally, we suggest a nice template for a customer's portfolio, tested plugins for easy management, and improved data protection with a new consent system and updated backups
Our Approach
What We Do:
- Cloning: We start by cloning the entire website and server environment to a test server.
- Testing: All changes, plugins, and themes are thoroughly tested for functionality and performance.
- Quality Control: Only after passing quality control do we apply changes to the live site.
- Solution Selection: We evaluate several solutions for each task and choose the most effective one for the customer’s needs.
Why It Matters:
- Ensures that updates do not disrupt the live site.
- Provides a robust and reliable solution by testing changes in a controlled environment.
Tasks examples for the customer
1. Website Cloning and Upgrade
Before:
- Original site with outdated WordPress version and plugins.
After:
- Cloned the site and environment, upgraded WordPress, and resolved any issues.
- Created a list of active and inactive plugins for future reference.
- Moved to the live server after the changes were tests on the clone.
Result:
- Smooth transition to the latest WordPress version, ensuring compatibility and performance.
2. Content Translation and Linking
Before:
- Untranslated content and improper links between language versions.
After:
- Translated content to match French versions.
- Added translated pages, linked them to their English counterparts, and ensured all related pages were correctly restored and linked.
Result:
- Enhanced site accessibility with consistent and properly linked content across languages.
3. Multilingual Content Update
Before:
- Inconsistent language versions across pages.
After:
- Added missing language versions and linked them properly.
- Proposed reorganization of non-linked pages.
Result:
- Consistent user experience with all language versions accessible and correctly linked.
4. Monitoring and Alerts
Before:
- No system for monitoring site downtime.
After:
- Implemented a monitoring system with email alerts for content visibility issues.
Result:
- Proactive site management with quick notifications for any downtime.
5. Portfolio Page Setup and Plugin Testing
Before:
- Basic structure with no organized management system.
After:
- Created a structured portfolio page, tested management plugins, and set guidelines for project additions.
Result:
- Well-organized portfolio with a clear framework for adding and managing projects.
6. Consent Management
Before:
- Lack of consent management for user data.
After:
- Researched, installed, and configured a consent management plugin.
- Set up an account to manage consent efficiently.
Result:
- Ensured compliance with data regulations and improved user data handling.
7. Backup Solutions
Before:
After:
- Researched and set up a new backup solution using Dropbox.
- Cleaned up old backups and ensured reliable data storage.
Result:
- Established a modern, reliable backup system for site data management.
Summary of Skills
- Website Cloning and Testing
- Content Translation and Linking
- Multilingual Content Management
- Site Monitoring and Alerts