Somethin' Different Website

Project Overview:

Developed a responsive website for Somethin' Different, featuring music integration, newsletter subscription, and brand storytelling.

Key Features:

• Responsive Design: Mobile-first approach with dark theme aesthetics.

• Custom Typography: Leveraged Bachelor and Neue Haas Grotesk fonts.

• Core Functionality:

  • Newsletter subscription (Mailchimp integration)

  • Image slideshow

  • Social media integration

Technical Requirements:

• PHP 8.0+, Heroku hosting, SSL certification, Cross-browser compatibility

Development Process:

• Planning: Requirements gathering, technology stack selection (PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript), architecture planning, domain registration (GoDaddy).

• Development: Frontend development, backend integration (PHP, Mailchimp API), responsive design implementation, security implementation.

• Testing: Cross-browser testing, mobile responsiveness testing, form submission testing, SSL verification.

• Deployment: Heroku setup, DNS configuration, SSL certificate implementation, performance optimization.

Quality Assurance:

• Functionality Testing: Form submissions, image slideshow, navigation, social media links.

• Compatibility Testing: Mobile devices, desktop browsers, different screen sizes.

• Security Testing: SSL implementation, CORS configuration, data transmission.

Issues Resolved:

• Mobile responsiveness

• Cross-browser form submission

• SSL certificate configuration

• DNS setup and propagation

Product Lifecycle:

• Current Stage: Launch

• Website successfully deployed

• Core features implemented

• Security measures in place

• Basic analytics integration