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.
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.