Welcome Back: Our Website Is Online Again!
We are thrilled to announce that our website is back online, ready to connect people through the joy of culinary experiences.
Well not yet - but we are definitly closing in. Greetings to all our fellow nomads and food enthusiasts! After a brief 1.5 years period being offline and a series of behind-the-scenes challenges, we are excited to share the progress we've made.
Reviving the Feast: Our Website's back online 🚀 !
As you may have noticed, our website is back with the basics. The functionality has been stripped down to the essentials: blogs, a contact page, and an about page. We understand that simplicity is key at this stage, and we appreciate your patience as we work on ironing out the bugs.
Unlike our previous WordPress version, which had its fair share of limitations, the current iteration is entirely self-hosted. This transition was prompted by the challenges encountered after updating WordPress, where connectivity issues with the database arose. In response, Adrian decided to code the blog by himself and independently bring the website online. This approach not only addressed the database connection problem but also provides greater ease in updating the website moving forward.
Our Odyssey to Crafting a Self - Hosted Culinary Haven
Adrian, hesitated when it came to launching the self-hosted website🔄 . Security emerged as a major concern, given the exposure to the worldwide web, making the site susceptible to potential bot attacks, database breaches, or hijacking attempts. Another worry centered around navigating future changes and updates for both the website and database. The looming fear of encountering technical challenges and the possibility of data losses demanded precise decision-making.
Crickets to Community 🦗: The Unveiling of User Registration!
He had some initial doubts, but as our tech-savvy coder 🧑💻 he courageously tackled the challenge. Moving to a self-hosted & self-developped website wasn't thoroughly planned. Instead, Adrian foresaw issues like ensuring privacy compliance 🛡️ (GDPR), adding extra security from bot attacks by implementing reCaptcha 🔐🛠️🚧. At one point he just had to make the step and bring the website online. After tossing the website into the online world – totally out of the blue – it got the grand attention of... drumroll, please... absolutely zero users! Google didn't even bother to give it a nod. All that hesitation and fear? Seems like the digital crickets are having a field day. Apparently, we've created the world's best-kept online secret. Shh... don't tell Google, it's enjoying its solitude!
So, we've rolled out a major upgrade: say hello to user registration! *Crickets* 🦗 Dive into a personalized experience by creating your account on our platform. *MoreCricket* 🦗🦗🦗 It's like having a backstage pass to our culinary extravaganza. *CricketsHavingAParty* 🎉🦗🎈🎊🕺 Jokes aside - join our expanding community, explore the content, and make your mark.
In the meantime, Adrian is burning the midnight oil perfecting the onboarding wizard — the secret sauce connecting hosts and guests. Essentially, the onboarding wizard is making it possible to get your offering public to the world wide crowd of food nomads. It's not a finished masterpiece yet, but we're closing in on the final touches. Get ready to showcase your culinary magic to the world effortlessly!
Hold Your Forks: Something Big is Cooking on the Platform!
Shifting gears to our next tasks ahead: we're diving deep into the nitty-gritty of perfecting the detailed information about your dinners and making reservations a walk in a virtual walking street. Why? Well, we're on a quest to make this whole experience as smooth as jazz for our amazing hosts and guests. Picture it like creating a recipe without a hitch – easy, breezy with a sprinkle of laughter on the side. Get ready for a delightful feast of functionality! 🌮✨
Hold on to your taste buds, folks! In the next few weeks, we're unleashing our culinary creations on the platform. Picture this: Sandrine's Sunday Brunch, a delightful blend of light-hearted events, charming decorations, and playful contrasts in the dishes. And let's not forget Adrian's "Special Fondue," featuring the magic touch of morel mushrooms and the crispy charm of bacon – because, let's be honest, bacon makes everything better! We're taking the humble route, starting small, hoping not to burn anything, and counting on your epic support to turn this into a foodie fairy tale. Ready to join the feast? 🍳🥓🧀🎉
Big virtual hug for being awesome members of the Food Nomad crew! The website's rebirth is like the opening act, and guess what? The show's not over yet! Get pumped for some thrilling updates heading your way. Keep those eyes peeled for juicy posts about the upcoming onboarding wizard and our ambitious hosting debut. Exciting times are just around the corner! 🚀🍽️🌐
Get ready for a culinary adventure like no other. The table is set, and we're delighted to have you back at our virtual dining table!
Happy dining,
Sandrine and Adrian
