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Portfolio CMS Website

My Role
Lead Developer & Architect
Duration
6 months

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Portfolio CMS Website

Overview

A headless CMS platform designed specifically for creative professionals — photographers, designers, and artists — who need beautiful portfolios without technical complexity.

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The Challenge

Creative professionals want full control over their portfolio presentation but lack technical skills. Existing solutions were either too restrictive (Squarespace) or required coding knowledge (WordPress). They needed something in between: customizable but manageable.

The Solution

We built a Next.js frontend with a custom CMS backend that uses visual editing. Users can drag-and-drop sections, update content in real-time, and see changes instantly. The system includes smart image optimization for fast loading while maintaining visual quality.

Key Features

Visual drag-and-drop page builder
Real-time content preview
Automatic image optimization and CDN delivery
SEO optimization tools with meta tag editor
Password-protected portfolio sections
Client proofing galleries with feedback tools
Blog engine with markdown support
Custom domain support with SSL automation

Key Results

01200+ active portfolios launched in first 3 months
02Average user spends 15 minutes setting up their site
0399% of users never need support to make updates
04Sites load in under 1.5 seconds (99th percentile)
05Featured in two design publications

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14TypeScriptTailwindCSSFramer MotionReact DnD
Backend
Next.js API RoutesNextAuth.jsResend (email)
Database
PostgreSQLPrismaNeon (Serverless Postgres)
DevOps & Infrastructure
VercelAWS S3CloudFrontGitHub Actions
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