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Bento Scroll with Feeds reading Total CMS Blog data

Design Notes

I recently copied a bunch of reviews from an older version of a website and thought a) How can I present them in a more interesting way? b) How can I make them maintainable?

I used Bento scroll to define a layout as a series of bento boxes, sometime two up, sometimes as a single line and the used Feeds to get the data from Total CMS Blog and organise it and present it.

One tricky part was getting the image into the layout. The solution was to put this into the Picture image url: https://www.websitesyork.co.uk/{{ image.img }} This is using what is called the Twig coding language: https://twig.symfony.com to interpret PHP

In checking the performance score in Lighthouse I see that it was asking me to define the sizing of the square image, however when I did this I then saw strange default images for the posts missing an image so I put it back to how it was, otherwise the performance score would probably be a little higher.

Reviews

"Martin was prompt, encouraging, responsive and efficient in his (very reasonably priced) service. His approach to website design is pragmatic and practical rather than fussy or fancy. The website he has created for me is user-friendly and I like being able to change/update the content as I need to. Thank you Martin!"

- Linda Finlay

"I have no reservations in recommending Martin’s business. Martin is a competent, professional expert. His unique selling point is that he really listens to his customers needs and he guides them. We are very happy with the website Martin built for us. It exactly ‘ticked the box’ for what we needed. It’s user friendly, we are able to change the content as we wish and it’s easy for clients to navigate around. Thanks Martin for doing a sterling job and for the straightforward ‘can do’ attitude you have towards your work."

- Alison Methley

Google: (regarding www.arran-campsite.com) "Congrats on reaching 1K clicks in 28 days!"

Martin: Wow!

Emily: Thanks for this, Martin. Wow indeed! You did a fantastic job with the site - we love it!

- Emily Rose Mawson

"Martin has been fantastic in building 2 websites for me. Excellent communication, punctual and courteous. Everything was 'doable' and he took a very practical approach on hosting, domain names and costs. I'd recommend him very highly!"

- Paul Raper

"Martin has taken excellent care of the Yorktour website since we started the company in 2016. I can’t imagine a better on-line shop window or a more helpful and responsive web-manager."

- Alfred Hickling

"Martin designed and set up my website psychotherapylancaster.co.uk.

He’s also helped me update it over the last 5+ years. Adding huge chunks of new material as well as subsequent fiddley little rewrites and corrections that I’ve asked for.

Very much beyond the call of duty! I’m delighted with the results and numerous clients have told me they contacted me because of it."

- Steve Lewis

"It was great having Martin to guide me on my first website for my small wild swimming business. From the very start, he was quick off the mark with design and practical suggestions for getting me up and running, and in providing me with the support to be able to write, edit and update my website on an ongoing basis. He gave me the confidence to make my idea a reality, and importantly to get the design and content to a standard that it attracts clients. With his SEO knowledge and enthusiasm we've been able to build our online presence successfully. Martin has been instrumental in guiding me on this journey - thank you."

- Diane Mangan

"Martin recently redesigned my website and I am delighted with his work. The website looks clean and stylish, fits just the design I requested, and is responsive and easy to navigate. Martin gave me lots of helpful input on SEO, was always quick to reply to my emails, and implemented changes whenever I asked. His service is excellent value for money and I can't recommend him highly enough."

- Emily Mawson

"Martin designed my website for me in 2014. Since then I have been in constant receipt of new referrals; it has definitely helped my practice to grow. Martin updates the website whenever I ask him to do and is always prompt and efficient. I cannot recommend him enough."

- Jeanette Caw

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