Backstagewhisp.com - Music Portal
· Part of my work at DMII
Abstract: Developed an online music portal for indie bands using WordPress, featuring custom modules for news, events, and member management.
Tech: #WordPress #PHP #MySQL #Shoutcast #Nginx
The Challenge
Backstagewhisp was conceived as an online portal dedicated to music, particularly indie bands. The project required a platform that could handle various types of content, manage a community of members, and potentially support audio streaming.
The Solution
I developed the Backstagewhisp.com portal by leveraging the power and flexibility of WordPress. I transformed a standard WordPress installation into a feature-rich, specialized music portal by developing several custom components and integrations.
Key Features
- Custom Post Modules: I went beyond standard posts and pages, developing custom post modules specifically for managing News and Events, each with their own unique fields and layouts.
- Community & Membership: I implemented a member module to allow fans and artists to register and participate in the community.
- Streaming Integration: The site was integrated with Shoutcast to enable online radio-style audio streaming, a key feature for a music portal.
- Responsive Design: The portal was designed to be fully responsive and mobile-friendly, ensuring a great experience for users on any device.
This project demonstrated my ability to heavily customize a popular CMS like WordPress to build a niche, feature-rich community platform.