Great Plains Press
Project Overview
The Great Plains Press website is an online platform showcasing publications from the University of Manitoba Press. The website provides structured access to book collections, author information, and publication details, allowing visitors to explore available titles and learn more about the press’s literary works.
The project focused on developing a flexible and maintainable WordPress website capable of dynamically managing book content and presenting publications in an organized, visually engaging layout.
Project Information
Project Type
Web Development
Technologies
WordPress, Woocommerce, PHP, JavaScript, Jquery, Ajax, SCSS, Gutenberg, Rest API
WordPress Features
- ACF Custom Gutenberg Blocks
- Custom Taxonomies for Courses
- Gravity Forms Custom Code Integration
- REST API Post Filtering
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Key Features
Project Goal
The goal of the project was to build a dynamic and scalable WordPress website with integrated WooCommerce e-commerce functionality, allowing administrators to easily manage book publications, authors, and product collections while providing visitors with a clear and intuitive browsing and purchasing experience.
The platform was designed to support structured book and product data, dynamic filtering of publications, and a flexible product catalog for an online bookstore. The website also needed to provide responsive layouts optimized for different devices, ensuring smooth browsing and checkout experiences for users across desktop and mobile platforms.
My Role
WordPress Developmentv
- • Custom WordPress theme development
• Custom WooCommerce theme integration
• Custom WooCommerce templates for product and catalog pages
• Dynamic content implementation using custom post types and taxonomies
• Creation of reusable ACF-based Gutenberg blocks
• REST API filtering for dynamic book/product listings
• WooCommerce product catalog configuration and management
• Layout optimization for responsive design and accessibility
Key Features Implemented
WordPress :
- Custom WordPress theme development
- Reusable ACF-based Gutenberg blocks for flexible content layouts
- REST API filtering for dynamic publications and product listings
- Responsive layouts optimized for desktop and mobile devices
- Structured content architecture for publications, products, and collections
WooCommerce :
- Custom WooCommerce integration and product template development
- Dynamic book and product management using custom post types and taxonomies
- REST API filtering for dynamic book and product listings
- Responsive layouts optimized for desktop and mobile devices
Technologies Used
Custom Taxonomies | Custom Post Types | JQuery | SCSS / CSS | Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) | Gutenberg Block Editor | Gravity Forms | Pattern Approach | Taxonomies | Reusable Blocks | REST API Products Filtering | Web Accessibility Compliance