Personal projects
I've developed numerous projects over the years, some of which are shown here.
My main source of income over the last decade has come from ewalletbooster.com which I originally created from an earlier project couponarbitrage.com. At it's peak, ewalletbooster.com was generating over $3m monthly affiliate sales volume for the affiliate networks I was working with.
I have also developed a number of other projects including volumekings.com and fraffles.co.uk.
And of course there are many projects that I have created over the years that have not worked out, the biggest being cashbackmad.co.uk which was hacked in 2015! I lost the entire site and database and it was the moment I decided I needed to learn to code and understand how to build secure and performant websites!
BunkerCMS is a headless Content Management System (CMS) built with Next.js, using Next.js app router and MongoDB. It's designed to be deployed for free on Vercel, offering a customizable and free solution for managing content.
Strapi was my usual go-to for CMS needs but they discontinued MongoDB support a while ago and sometimes it has more functionality and complexity than I actually need.
BunkerCMS is perfect for basic CMS needs like blog content management and is enhanced by a sophisticated and user-friendly rich text editor developed using Tiptap.
The content on this site utilises BunkerCMS.
Tech Stack:
- Figma
- MongoDB
- Mongoose
- Nextjs (app router)
- Nextjs
- SCSS Modules
- TypeScript
Skills:
- UX/UI Design
- Database
- API
eWalletBooster.com is an affiliate website that specialises in promoting digital wallets and payment providers. The site features an advanced user dashboard, offering detailed insights and analytics using packages such as react-highcharts to visualise the data.
I spent considerable time designing the theme and the UI/UX firstly in Figma and then using Nextjs SCSS modules.
The website is available in multiple languages, and I implemented the localisation strategy using Strapi CMS and Nextjs, connecting them via the Strapi GraphQL API.
I also developed a multi-lingual CRM using Sendinblue (now Brevo). This involved significant work with the Brevo Node API and configuring it to work with the Express server.
Tech Stack:
- Expressjs
- Figma
- JavaScript
- MongoDB
- Mongoose
- Nextjs (page router)
- SCSS
- SCSS Modules
- Strapi CMS
- GraphQL
- Nodejs
- Nextjs
Skills:
- Custom UI/UX
- Internationalisation
- Web Design
- Database
- Branding
I embarked on this project with a vision to create a platform that not only offers cashback from top brands but also integrates price comparison and exciting daily raffles. The initial design phase in Figma was crucial, as it set the tone for the theme and UI, which I then coded using SCSS modules for each component.
A significant challenge was the server and database side of development. Managing transactions from over 1,000 brands and calculating users' cashback and raffle tickets required a complex system. I dedicated substantial time to ensure robustness and efficiency in these backend processes.
Integrating AWIN product feeds for product and price comparison was another intricate task. Handling massive CSVs, too large for regular databases, led me to implement GridFS Buckets. This solution effectively managed the product feed.
Additionally, the blog section, featuring price comparisons and integrating with APIs like Amazon's to fetch reviews and prices, demanded careful integration. This was not just about fetching data but elegantly fitting it into the blog's UI.
Tech Stack:
- Expressjs
- Figma
- JavaScript
- MongoDB
- Mongoose
- Nextjs (page router)
- Nodejs
- React
- SASS
- SCSS Modules
- Strapi CMS
Skills:
- API
- Branding
- Custom UI/UX
- Database
- UX/UI Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
VolumeKings.com is a comprehensive platform that I designed and developed, offering an all-in-one solution for digital wallet, crypto, gambling, and forex deals. The website features a user-friendly interface, designed initially in Figma and implemented using SCSS modules, emphasising a smooth user experience.
I spent a lot of time on the UI design, focusing on colours including custom gradients, illustrations, the dashboard and making sure the UI was consistent and a good fit for the industry. The design of Volumekings.com has attracted a lot of complementary comments from users and partners.
A significant focus was on the backend, managing intricate systems to handle offers and promotions from various brands and integrating with multiple APIs for real-time data. The site includes a unique rewards dashboard, allowing users to easily manage their accounts and track their benefits. This project exemplifies my skills in creating complex, user-centric web solutions that cater to specific industry needs.
Tech Stack:
- Expressjs
- Figma
- GraphQL
- JavaScript
- MongoDB
- Mongoose
- Nextjs (page router)
- React
- Nodejs
- SCSS Modules
- Strapi CMS
Skills:
- Branding
- Custom UI/UX
- Web Design
- Web Development
