xanthinews.gr is a modern news website covering current events in Xanthi and the broader region. The website’s design and structure were implemented to ensure easy navigation, clear news presentation, and proper use of advertising spaces. The project focuses on optimizing user experience (UX), responsive design, and maximum SEO performance.
Work done:
Strategic UI/UX design
Creation of mockups based on the needs of a local news portal
Information architecture for easy access to thematic sections (e.g., News, Politics, Sports)
Use of call-to-action areas to increase clicks on articles and banners
Responsive design for mobiles and tablets
Content adaptation across all devices
Optimization for fast loading and reading without zooming or scrolling
Development of homepage with dynamic sections
Hero slider for showcasing main news
Modules with tabs for recent, popular, and selected news
Sidebar widgets with advertising banners, social feeds, and local announcements
Advertising management:
Planning for various banner placements (top, sidebar, mid-content)
Organizing sections for native ads without disrupting the reading experience
SEO optimization:
Clear titles and URLs for each article
Meta descriptions and tags for every section
Minimizing loading speed with optimized images and lazy loading
Schema markup for articles (NewsArticle, Breadcrumb)
Social networks and content integration:
Display of Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Share buttons on each article
Connectivity with Google News
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