MMTF

Race Event Platform

Project Overview

Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival is a digital platform tailored for trail runners and outdoor enthusiasts. Throughout my internship, I was tasked with developing a race event platform and a e-shop for MMTF.

Role

Intern

Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

Project Goals

WordPress Mastery: Utilize WordPress to develop a visually appealing and functionally robust website for MMTF.
Customization Expertise: Apply WordPress themes and plugins to tailor the website to MMTF's unique branding and event needs.
Mobile Responsiveness: Ensure that the website functions seamlessly on various devices, prioritizing mobile responsiveness for event information access on-the-go.
User Experience Enhancement: Optimize the website's navigation, layout, and performance to ensure a pleasant shopping experience for users seeking event merchandise.
Performance Optimization: Optimize website speed and performance to enhance the user experience, especially for runners eager to access event details quickly.

I started by selecting a WordPress theme that complemented the adventurous spirit of MMTF. I customized the theme to align with MMTF's branding, incorporating the event's color scheme and visual elements.
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For MMTF e-shop, I configured a suitable ecommerce plugin (WooCommerce), integrated essential features such as product listings, shopping carts, and secure payment gateways.
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Recognizing the importance of mobile access for event updates, I ensured that the website's layout and elements were optimized for smartphones and tablets.

Leveraging WordPress's user-friendly content management system, I facilitated easy content updates, ensuring that event details, trail information, and registration link were promptly and accurately displayed.

Events Web Page

E-shop Web Page

Challenge & Learning

Customizing complex elements in the chosen theme.
Solution: I sought guidance from mentors, researched online resources, and experimented with theme overrides and custom CSS to meet project requirements.
Ensuring fast load times and smooth performance.
Solution: I employed various optimization techniques, including image size reduction, caching plugins, and minimizing HTTP requests, to enhance website speed and performance.

Result

Successful development and launch of the Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival website within the internship timeline.
Positive feedback from MMTF organizers who praised the website's user-friendliness and engaging design.