Building TechbyFreddy.com

Published: May 2025

TechbyFreddy.com is more than a portfolio—it's a real-world example of the kind of performant, scalable, and maintainable websites I build for clients. From content structure to deployment, the entire system is designed with performance and clarity in mind.

Goals

The goal was to create a site that is fast, easy to maintain, and visually consistent—without relying on heavy CMS platforms.

• Fast page load and minimal dependencies
• SEO-friendly architecture
• Easy content updates via HTML + PHP
• Showcase services, projects, and blog posts

Stack & Architecture

Everything runs without a database. The site is a hybrid of static and dynamic rendering:

• PHP parses metadata blocks from project/post files
• Bootstrap 5 and custom CSS handle layout
• .shtml provides consistent headers/footers via SSI
• .htaccess routes clean URLs like /portfolio/example

No CMS, No Problem

Each project or blog post is a flat `.html` file with metadata at the top. These are looped over in PHP and rendered dynamically using shared templates. This keeps the system simple and easy to manage via FTP or Git.

Why This Matters

This structure eliminates bloat and gives me full control. It's fast, secure, and totally customizable—exactly what I recommend for clients who want long-term control without CMS overhead.

Want a setup like this for your business? Let’s build something lean, fast, and scalable.