Ben Molini

Reviving Digital History with Protoweb.org

Explore how I created a comprehensive website for Protoweb.org, a service that brings vintage websites from the 90s and early 2000s back to life, with a focus on ease of access and community engagement.

Key Features

Explore the Core Features of Protoweb

Discover how Protoweb enhances your experience with its innovative features like ProtoWiki, ProtoBlog, customizable user profiles, and more, all designed to make digital history accessible and engaging.

  • The Knowledge Base for Protoweb

    Wiki

    I built the Wiki to serve as a comprehensive knowledge base for Protoweb, providing users with detailed instructions, FAQs, and articles on accessing and navigating restored vintage websites. This centralized resource enhances user experience by offering easy access to valuable information, ensuring seamless interaction with Protoweb’s services.

  • Insights and Stories from Protoweb

    ProtoBlog

    I built ProtoBlog to give our community of volunteer web developers a platform to share their experiences, insights, and stories about restoring vintage websites. This blog fosters engagement, celebrates our collaborative efforts, and keeps users informed about the latest updates and featured projects on Protoweb.

  • Collecting Donations With Ease

    Donations

    I built the donations page to enable users to support Protoweb’s mission of preserving and restoring vintage websites. Contributions help fund server costs, development efforts, and community initiatives, ensuring we can continue offering this free and valuable resource to all.

  • Customize Your Experience

    User Profiles

    I built the user profile page to give contributors a personalized space to showcase their work, add bios, and connect with the community. This feature enhances engagement, allows for customization, and fosters a sense of identity and belonging among Protoweb's volunteers and users.

  • February 11, 2021

    Project Kickoff

    Initiated the project with a detailed briefing, gathering requirements, and setting clear goals for Protoweb.org’s website redesign.

  • February 24, 2021

    First Designs Complete

    Presented initial design concepts, showcasing new visual direction and user experience enhancements, incorporating feedback from Protoweb.org.

  • March 17, 2021

    Full Design Finished

    Finalized all design elements, including responsive layouts, color schemes, typography, and imagery, ready for development.

  • March 25, 2021

    Development Completed

    Completed coding and integrating all design components, ensuring the website is fully functional, optimized, and ready for final testing.

  • July 15, 2021

    New Website Launched

    Successfully launched the new Protoweb.org website, providing an enhanced user experience and a refreshed digital presence.

Tools of the Trade

Technology

Top design and development tools were used to create this beautiful, high-quality website.

  • Intuitive WordPress page builder enabling users to create custom websites with drag-and-drop simplicity.

  • Powerful vector graphics editor for designing logos, icons, and scalable illustrations.

  • Versatile image editing software for photo manipulation and digital art creation.

  • Feature-rich WordPress plugin for creating advanced user profiles, memberships, and communities.

  • Powerful plugin for allowing users to submit content, create profiles, and manage posts from the frontend.

  • The leading CMS for flexible, scalable website development and management.

Get In Touch

Have questions or ready to start your project? Reach out and let's discuss your vision. I'm here to help bring your ideas to life with creativity, precision, and dedication.

  • Personalized Solutions: Tailored designs to fit your unique needs and goals.
  • Prompt Responses: Quick replies and efficient communication throughout the process.
  • End-to-End Service: Comprehensive support from concept to launch and beyond.