Mark Auto
Mark Auto was my first client project back in 2018 — just a basic informational site for a small business with a contact form. Built with WordPress and Elementor, it did its job for years. In 2024, I gave it a full overhaul: modern tech stack, better performance, and a design refresh while keeping its simplicity.
Things That Made Me Sweat
This one wasn’t about new features — it was about maintaining what worked and improving everything else.
- Initial Build (2018): WordPress + Elementor made sense at the time — low barrier, low cost, and just enough for a business card-style site.
- On-and-off Maintenance: Every few months or years, I’d step in to fix hosting, domains, or other random issues. Kept it alive and working.
- 2024 Redesign: Outdated tech and a dated design made it clear the site needed more than just a patch. I rebuilt everything using Nuxt 3 and Nuxt Content, with better performance, modern looks, and tighter security.
What Was Needed Was Done
- Modern Stack, Lightweight Build: Replaced WordPress with a static Nuxt setup. Better performance, no backend headaches, and fewer security risks.
- Security & Infrastructure Upgrade: Deployed on a clean server with updated OS, added Cloudflare, and tightened things up across the board.
- Mobile-First Redesign: The site looks and feels better across devices — still simple, but far more polished.
- Long-Term Project Ownership: From the first domain registration to the 2024 redesign, I’ve been the one keeping this site running.
In Case You Skipped Ahead
This project shows what long-term support can look like — adapting to tech changes, improving when it makes sense, and always keeping the client’s needs at the center. Mark Auto is still just a simple site, but now it’s faster, more secure, and ready for the next few years — no more WordPress plugin roulette.
Pending... Forever
No testimonial doesn't mean something went wrong. It just means they didn't leave one. If it had gone badly, I'd say so. I don't beg for praise. I just do the job.