About the project

In late 2024, my friend Flourentzos reached out to me with a simple request. He has been blogging for over a decade online using Google’s Blogger platform, which has steadily become more and more abandonded by the tech giant. The ask was simple; help me set up a new website to blog from.

Initially, I thought to build using Hugo, which is my preferred web framework. However, I realised very soon that for non-technichal users, Wordpress remains the best option. So we started building a website and now, it’s public!

Details

Technical Implementation

I chose WordPress as the content management system for several key reasons:

User-friendly interface for non-technical content creators
Rich text editor that makes formatting posts intuitive
Built-in media library for easy image and file management
Extensive plugin ecosystem for added functionality

Core Features

The site was built with several key areas:

Blog Section
- Used the native WordPress post system
- Implemented categories and tags for content organization
- Added social sharing capabilities
- Set up SEO optimization using Yoast SEO plugin
Podcast Integration
- Installed PowerPress plugin for podcast management
- Created custom RSS feed for podcast distribution
- Added embedded audio player for on-site listening
- Integrated with major podcast directories (Apple Podcasts, Spotify)
Multilingual Support
- Implemented WPML plugin for Greek and English content
- Created language switcher in the navigation
- Ensured SEO compatibility across languages

Design & Performance

The site uses a customized theme that prioritizes:

Clean, readable typography
Mobile-first responsive design
Fast loading times through caching and image optimization
Accessibility features

I also implemented security measures including:

SSL certificate
Regular automated backups
Security plugin for monitoring and protection
Custom login URL to prevent brute force attempts

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