1. Project Overview
Build a pet-adoption and resource platform (FindPawPal.com) that helps users discover pets, shelters, veterinarians, and care guides with an intuitive UX and streamlined content architecture.
- Duration: ~3 months
- Team Size: ~3 members (Front-end, Back-end, UI/UX, QA, DevOps)
- Duration: ~3 months
- Team Size: ~3 members (Front-end, Back-end, UI/UX, QA, DevOps)
2. Project Challenges
- Listing & category structure: Organizing pets by breed, age, and location while keeping navigation user-friendly.
- Search & filters: Implementing dynamic, multi-criteria filters (e.g. species, city, size) with fast response times.
- User-generated content: Handling pet photos, descriptions, and updates from multiple users securely and consistently.
- Mobile optimization: Ensuring a clean, responsive layout for mobile-first users.
- SEO & discoverability: Making listings searchable on Google and social platforms with optimized metadata.
3. Technology Stack Summary
| Layer | Technologies & Tools |
|---|---|
| Frontend & CMS | WordPress with custom themes. |
| Maps & Location | Google Maps or Mapbox for vet/location pages. |
| Backend Stack | PHP + MySQL, or Node.js/Python with headless CMS. |
| Search & Filtering | JavaScript-based filtering |
| Responsive Design | Built with Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS |
| SEO & Performance | Sitemap, schema markup, caching, and CDN. |
| Analytics & Monitoring | Google Analytics, Search Console, PageSpeed Insights. |