Gdasj.pl – technology for local passion
Hello! Here’s gdasj.pl – a website I built as a developer to show how advanced technical solutions can support a local project from Gdańsk, full of passion and ideas. It’s a site that combines simplicity with performance, giving users easy access to content and creators convenient management. I wanted gdasj.pl to be a place with character, running smoothly without hiccups. If you share a similar vision, take a look at what I’ve created and see how I can help you!
What’s gdasj.pl for and who’s coming in?
The site was created with a local initiative from Gdańsk in mind – be it a community, a small business or a cultural project. My aim was to build a place that shows what’s happening, facilitates contact and builds a connection with the audience. It’s aimed at residents, local enthusiasts and everyone who wants to stay in the loop – and I made sure the technology could handle it all.
What technical features does gdasj.pl offer?
When building this site, I relied on robust solutions that really deliver:
- Responsiveness – the code works smoothly on every screen, from smartphones to laptops.
- Dynamic sections – custom post types for posting news or offers, with flexible display options.
- Contact form – a straightforward way to send messages, featuring both server-side validation and anti-spam measures.
- SEO blog – posts about local matters, optimised for key phrases so that Google takes notice.
- Cloud backups – daily backups, always at hand just in case.
- Effortless speed – caching and media optimisation mean pages load in no time.
Technical obstacles and how I defused them
Building gdasj.pl had its moments – here’s what I encountered and how I sorted it out:
- Too much content – the news was overloading the database. I implemented Redis for caching, and the queries ran smoothly.
- Heavy images – local photos were slowing down loading times. I employed Cloudflare CDN to serve them quickly.
- Stale cache – after content updates, data wasn’t refreshing. I added Varnish with automatic purging and that solved the issue.
- Spam in the form – bots were trying to clutter it. I introduced reCAPTCHA and server-side filters to stop them.
Technical solutions in action
To ensure gdasj.pl runs as it should, I used the following toolkit:
- Yoast SEO – keeps an eye on meta tags and the site’s structure for search engines.
- UpdraftPlus – automatic backups stored in the cloud.
- Cloudflare – a CDN for fast image loading and protection against overload.
- Redis – in-memory caching that eases the load on the database.
- Varnish – a server cache ensuring pages are always ready.
- Lighthouse – I use it to test performance and accessibility, ensuring everything’s spot on.
Technical support – keeping it all running
Gdasj.pl isn’t a one-off project – it’s a site that needs constant care. I carry out system and plugin updates, always keeping a backup in reserve so nothing falls apart. Backups are sent to the cloud daily, while Cloudflare and Redis maintain performance. I monitor queries, clear the Varnish cache when changes occur and optimise the database if things get too crowded. I can also expand the site – add news, galleries or integrations – so it always supports your local project.
Got an idea for a website for your Gdańsk initiative? Want it to run fast, stable and with a local vibe? Get in touch with me – we’ll chat about the details and create something that attracts people!
Od 2007 tworzy wielojęzykowe, responsywne witryny, sklepy ecommerce jako programista WooCommerce, modyfikując frontend jak i backend stron internetowych pod indywidualne potrzeby klienta.
Przyspiesza i optymalizuje kod witryny pod SEO.
Łata dziury w oprogramowaniu, zabezpiecza i naprawia serwisy www po włamaniach.
Na codzień migruje i dostosowuje strony klientów do WordPressa, szkoli, doradza i optymalizuje nakłady inwestycyjne na nowoczesne rozwiązania komunikacyjne w marketingu internetowym.
