Development 09 Jan 2025 5 mins read

Website Improvements - January 2025

By James Nguyen

Recent Website Enhancements

As part of my continuous effort to improve my personal portfolio website, I've implemented several key updates to enhance user experience and showcase my work more effectively. Here's a detailed look at the recent changes made on January 9th, 2025.

1. Project Cards Enhancement

One of the major improvements was to the project cards section. I maintained the project numbering system to keep a clear chronological order of my work. The skills section for each project is now more prominently displayed, making it easier for visitors to quickly identify the technologies and tools used in each project.

2. Contact Information Accessibility

I've completely revamped the contact section to make it more user-friendly and accessible. The new contact button now includes:

  • Professional email contact with an Outlook icon
  • Discord integration for direct communication
  • Phone contact information with a clear visual indicator

3. About Section Enhancement

The about section has been expanded to include more comprehensive information about my background and skills. This provides visitors with a better understanding of my professional journey and capabilities.

Technical Implementation

These improvements were implemented using Astro's component system, ensuring optimal performance and maintainability. The contact information is displayed in a clean, hover-activated dropdown menu, maintaining a clean interface while providing easy access to multiple contact methods.

Next Steps

Moving forward, I plan to continue enhancing the website with:

  • More interactive project demonstrations
  • Enhanced mobile responsiveness
  • Additional blog content sharing my technical insights