Hello! Today I want to share with you the modernization process of my personal website that I just completed. I’ve completely updated the configuration, personalized the content, and improved the user experience.

Why did I decide to renovate my site?

After some time with placeholder content and generic configurations, it was time to take the step and completely personalize my online presence. A well-maintained personal website is your digital business card, especially in the development world.

Main improvements implemented

🎨 Complete personalization

  • Real information: Removed all placeholders and added my personal information
  • Optimized configuration: Fixed Jekyll configuration for GitHub Pages
  • Updated links: Connected my real LinkedIn and GitHub profiles

🚀 Technical improvements

  • Optimized SEO: Improved meta tags and semantic structure
  • Responsive design: The site looks perfect on all devices
  • Performance: Loading speed optimizations
  • Accessibility: Implemented accessibility best practices

💼 Portfolio section

  • Updated CV: Real experience, education, and skills
  • Featured projects: Showcase of my best work
  • Certifications: Professional credentials and achievements

Technologies used

technologies:
  generator: Jekyll
  hosting: GitHub Pages
  styles: CSS3 with CSS variables
  interactivity: JavaScript ES6+
  icons: Font Awesome 6.0
  typography: Google Fonts (Inter)

Lessons learned

1. The importance of authentic content

There’s nothing like having real content instead of placeholders. This not only improves credibility but also helps with SEO and user experience.

2. Correct configuration from the start

Small details like the correct baseurl can make the difference between a site that works perfectly and one with broken links.

3. Continuous optimization

A website is never “finished”. There are always opportunities for improvement and new features to add.

Next steps

These are the improvements I have planned for the coming weeks:

  • Contact form: Implement a functional form
  • Project gallery: Dedicated section with screenshots and demos
  • Analytics: Integrate Google Analytics for metrics
  • PWA: Convert the site into a Progressive Web App
  • Automated tests: Implement testing with GitHub Actions
  • Blog RSS: Improve feed for subscribers

Final thoughts

Modernizing my website has been a very rewarding exercise. It not only improves my online presence but also allows me to experiment with new technologies and keep my skills up to date.

If you have a personal website that you haven’t updated in a while, I encourage you to dedicate a weekend to it. The results are worth it.

What do you think?

I’d love to know your opinion about the renovated site. What do you think of the design? Is there any functionality you miss?

You can contact me through LinkedIn or by email.

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