Promontolio Blog CMS

Promontolio Blog is a production-ready fullÔÇæstack CMS I built for an Italian olive oil brand using Node.js/Express, MongoDB Atlas, EJS/SASS, Passport.js, Multer/Cloudinary, and Railway; it includes role-based auth, a rich-text editor, media management, an admin dashboard, SEO-friendly structure, and responsive design, and it resolved security and deployment issues while enabling the client to publish content and manage users.

• CSS
• EJS
• Express
• HTML
• Javascript
• JWT
• MongoDB
• Node.js
• Sass

The purpose of developing the Promontolio Blog CMS was to provide the client with a robust and secure platform for managing their blog content efficiently. By implementing role-based access control, a rich text editor, media management, and an admin dashboard, the CMS aimed to streamline the content creation and management process. Additionally, the focus on SEO-friendly design and secure environment variable management ensured that the client's online presence was optimized while safeguarding sensitive data. Overall, the CMS was designed to meet the client's specific needs, enhance their content management capabilities, and support their digital marketing efforts.

• - User authentication and role-based access: The application implements secure authentication using Passport.js, allowing admins to manage posts and media while regular users can only view published content.
• - Rich text editor for articles: Admins can create and edit blog posts using a user-friendly rich text editor, allowing for easy formatting and media embedding. The editor supports various text styles, links, and images to enhance content.
• - Media upload and management with Cloudinary: Admins can upload images and videos directly through the admin interface, ensuring efficient media management and delivery. The integration with Cloudinary optimizes media storage and retrieval.
• - Admin dashboard for content and user management: The admin dashboard provides a centralized interface for managing blog posts, users, and media assets, streamlining the content management process. Admins can easily approve or reject user comments and manage user roles.
• - SEO-friendly blog structure: The application is designed with SEO best practices in mind, including clean URLs, meta tags, and structured data to enhance search engine visibility and improve user experience.
• - Secure environment variable management: Sensitive information such as database credentials and API keys are securely managed using environment variables, ensuring the safety of sensitive data and preventing unauthorized access.

• - MVC (Express + EJS): Clear separation of concerns.
• - Auth: Passport.js with role-based access control.
• - Media: Cloudinary integration for upload and CDN delivery.
• - Admin UI: ServerÔÇærendered templates with SASS components.
• - Config & security: Environment variables and hardened routes.

• - RBAC design: Ensuring secure, maintainable role policies.
• - File handling: Validations, resizing, and safe delivery via Cloudinary.
• - SEO concerns: Slugs, meta, and structured data for visibility.
• - Deployment: Environment management and zeroÔÇædowntime updates.

Successfully developed a full-stack CMS tailored to the client's needs, incorporating secure user authentication and role-based access control using Passport.js. Implemented a rich text editor for seamless content creation and integrated Cloudinary for efficient media upload and management. Designed an intuitive admin dashboard to streamline content and user management processes. Ensured the application adhered to SEO best practices, enhancing the client's online visibility. Effectively managed sensitive data through secure environment variable handling, resulting in a production-ready CMS that empowered the client to publish and manage their blog content with ease and confidence.

The development of the Promontolio Blog CMS was a rewarding experience that allowed me to apply and expand my skills in full-stack web development. By addressing the client's specific requirements, I was able to create a secure and user-friendly platform that streamlined their content management processes. The integration of various technologies, such as Passport.js for authentication and Cloudinary for media management, provided valuable insights into building scalable and efficient web applications. This project not only enhanced my technical expertise but also reinforced the importance of understanding user needs and delivering solutions that align with business goals. Overall, the Promontolio Blog CMS stands as a testament to my commitment to creating high-quality, production-ready web applications that meet real-world challenges.