Description

Client Challenges

  • Absence of a simple, efficient CMS for managing content and real estate properties.
  • Complex property listing requiring extensive filters for user convenience.
  • Need for a responsive, intuitive design to enhance user experience.
  • Demand for fast page load times and optimized performance.
  • Multilingual functionality with the ability to easily edit and update content from the dashboard (back office).

Our Solution

  • Scalabilty: Built a scalable CMS to manage an unlimited number of real estate properties.
  • Image Manipulation: Integrated a file manager for property photos with optional image storage on AWS S3.
  • SEO Optimization: Ensured on-page SEO optimization to boost search engine visibility.
  • Custom Features: Enabled full content management, including property listings and multilingual updates, through the back office.
  • Role Based Access Control: Introduced role-based access control to manage permissions for different team members.

Development Process

  1. Discovery and Planning: Collaborated with the client to understand their needs, focusing on property management, content updates, and multilingual support.
  2. Prototyping: Wireframes, UI/UX design for user flow, feedback integration.
  3. Architecture Design: Designed a scalable system architecture to support an unlimited number of properties and a flexible CMS.
  4. Authorization and Role/Permission: Implemented the role-based access control structure for managing different user permissions.
  5. Backend Development: Built a custom CMS to manage real estate properties, with features like a file manager for images and the option to store images on AWS S3. Integrated robust property listing filters for enhanced search functionality.
  6. Testing and Launch: Cross-browser, device testing, performance optimization, and final launch.

Results

  • Increased Efficiency: The custom CMS streamlines property management, reducing the time and effort needed to update listings and content.
  • Enhanced User Experience: The responsive design ensures optimal performance on all devices, leading to improved user engagement and satisfaction.
  • Faster Page Load Times: Performance optimizations result in quicker page loads, improving user retention and search engine rankings.
  • Better Property Discovery: Advanced filters make property search easier, leading to higher conversion rates from users finding the right listings faster.
  • Multilingual Flexibility: Multilingual support increases accessibility for a diverse audience, expanding the reach of the website.
  • Improved Security and Control: Role-based access control provides more secure and organized management, protecting sensitive data while allowing flexible team collaboration.
  • Scalability: The system's scalability ensures it can handle growth in property listings without impacting performance.
  • Improved SEO Performance: On-page SEO enhancements boost visibility in search engines, increasing organic traffic to the site.

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Details

  • Client: Steps Real Estate, Qatar
  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Project Type: Custom Web Application, Content Management System
  • Timeline: 4 Months
  • Objective: To develop a user-friendly, flexible CMS for managing real estate properties and content. Ensure full responsiveness across devices and optimize for fast, seamless user experience.
  • Skills: UI/UX Design Branding Custom Web Application Content Management System Media Management
  • Technologies Used: Laravel Blade MySQL Bootstrap jQuery AWS S3
  • Project URL: https://www.steps.com.qa

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