Project Brief

Summary

  • Develop a landing page for a fictitious IT-as-a-Service (ITaaS) company to showcase its services and facilitate customer engagement.
  • The website will highlight the benefits of using the company's services and provide a way for potential customers to contact the business.

Goal Details

  • Create a responsive, user-friendly website that effectively promotes the ITaaS services provided by the fictitious company.
  • Integrate a contact form to enable potential customers to easily reach out to the business.
  • Develop an informative Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section to address common inquiries and concerns.
  • Feature client testimonials and case studies to establish credibility and trust.

Target Audience

  • Small and medium-sized businesses in need of IT services and support.
  • Organizations looking to outsource IT management and infrastructure.
  • Businesses searching for cost-effective and scalable IT solutions.

Value Proposition

  • Deliver a seamless ITaaS experience with tailored solutions designed to meet each client's unique needs.
  • Ensure clients' IT infrastructure remains secure, up-to-date, and efficient.

Architecture

  • A single-page landing page with navigation to different sections.
  • Sections include: Home, Services, About, FAQ, Testimonials, and Contact.
  • Contact form data will be processed and stored using AWS Lambda and API Gateway, and email notifications will be sent through AWS SES.

Infrastructure

  • Use AWS Amplify for hosting, CI/CD, and serverless backend.
  • Leverage AWS Lambda for serverless functions to process contact form submissions and store data.
  • Utilize AWS API Gateway to create secure endpoints for serverless functions.
  • Implement AWS Simple Email Service (SES) for email notifications upon form submissions.

Tech Stack

  • Markup and Templating: HTML, JSX
  • Style and Layout: CSS, SCSS/Sass
  • User Experience: JavaScript, React.js, Next.js
  • CI/CD: Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, AWS Amplify
  • Hosting: AWS Amplify
  • Rendering: JAMStack - Static Site Generation (SSG) with NextJS
  • Server-side: AWS Lambda, AWS API Gateway, AWS SES

System Design

  • Set up project using Next.js and configure for SSG.
  • Implement the site structure with React.js components for each section.
  • Style components using CSS and SCSS/Sass.
  • Implement the contact form using React.js and validate user input.
  • Create AWS Lambda function to process form submissions and store data.
  • Configure AWS API Gateway for secure access to Lambda functions.
  • Integrate AWS SES for email notifications.
  • Set up CI/CD with GitHub Actions and AWS Amplify.
  • Deploy the website using AWS Amplify.

Post-MVP Improvements

Functional Improvements:

  • Implement a client portal for customers to access their account information and manage ITaaS services.
  • Add a live chat feature for instant support and sales inquiries.
  • Integrate a blog for sharing news, updates, and industry insights.

Non-Functional Improvements:

  • Perform regular performance optimizations, such as image and code minification, to improve load times and overall user experience.
  • Enhance SEO efforts to increase organic traffic and visibility on search engines.
  • Implement website analytics to track user behavior and engagement, allowing for data-driven optimizations and improvements.
  • Establish A/B testing to identify the most effective design and content choices for maximizing conversions and user satisfaction.
  • Ensure accessibility compliance by adhering to WCAG guidelines, making the website usable for a wider audience, including those with disabilities.
  • Periodically update content and design to keep the website fresh and relevant to the evolving needs of the target audience.
  • Implement a content delivery network (CDN) to improve site performance and reduce latency.
  • Implement a service worker to improve site performance and provide offline support.