The Advertizers

@The Advertizers

Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

A static website? seriously? Well, yes.

Introduction

In this portfolio piece, I showcase a seemingly simple project – a static website. While the technology and complexity might not stand out, the story behind it holds significance for me.

Background

I embarked on this endeavor when a friend, starting a marketing agency, needed a website. Despite being relatively new to web development, armed with basic HTML and CSS skills and some experience with WordPress, I took on the challenge.

The Journey

Building from scratch was a new experience. I had previously modified some templates and worked with drag-and-drop builders, but creating a website from the ground up was uncharted territory. Additionally, my knowledge was limited to traditional web development tools.

The discovery of TailwindCSS marked a turning point. Intrigued by its utility-first CSS approach, I decided to delve into this modern framework. Having worked with Bootstrap in the past, TailwindCSS presented a fresh challenge that I was eager to tackle.

Driven by the desire to learn, I embraced the unfamiliar and built the website using TailwindCSS. This project not only showcases the end result but also serves as a reminder of the time when I was a novice in the world of web development.

I learned a lot from this experience, other than building a website from scratch.

• The process of buying a domain name
• Setting up a server
• Configuring DNS records
• Setting up SSL certificates
• Deploying a static website
• Setting up the emails for the domain
• Setting up the CI/CD pipeline

Conclusion

I was proud of the outcome while my friend was happy with the website.

While this static website may not be groundbreaking, its inclusion in my portfolio is a testament to my journey, illustrating the transition from a newcomer in web development to someone who fearlessly takes on challenges and embraces learning opportunities.