R101

CMS Maintenance and Feature Development for R101 – CGM Consulting S.r.l.

I worked on the maintenance and development of the R101 CMS, improving functionality, content management, and SEO optimization. The project involved integrating new modules, enhancing the search algorithm, and improving website performance.

Activities Performed

Maintenance and Development of New Features

• Implemented new features within the existing CMS, improving content management and display.
• Resolved bugs and optimized code, ensuring a stable and high-performance system.
• Updated libraries and frameworks to keep the system secure and compatible with the latest technologies.

Integration of an Interactive Photogallery

• Developed and integrated a fully interactive photogallery, allowing users to organize and view images efficiently.
• Optimized images for fast loading and smooth navigation.

SEO Optimization Enhancements

• Automatically generated an XML sitemap to improve search engine indexing.
• Enhanced meta tag management, including titles, descriptions, and ALT attributes, to optimize SEO ranking.
• Optimized URL structures for better readability and search ranking.

Content Tagging System Implementation

• Developed a content tagging system to improve categorization and organization within the CMS.
• Created advanced filters based on tags, allowing users to quickly find related content.

Development of an Internal Search Engine

Designed and implemented an advanced search engine with filtering capabilities for:

• Free-text search (keyword-based content search).
• Tag-based filtering (sorting results based on assigned labels).
• User database search (custom searches by categories or registered users).
• Optimized SQL queries for MySQL, improving search response times.

Results Achieved

• Enhanced CMS performance, with new functionalities and an intuitive interface.
• Improved navigation, thanks to the integration of a photogallery and an advanced tagging system.
• Greater visibility on search engines, through SEO-focused enhancements and a structured architecture.
• Optimized internal search, allowing users to find content quickly and accurately.

Technical Skills Utilized

• Back-End: PHP, MySQL (data management and search engine development).
• Front-End: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery (UI/UX enhancements and photogallery).
• SEO: Content optimization, metadata management, XML sitemap generation, and URL structure improvement.