README.md

Full Stack Blog

Powered By Next.js 14

Full stack, feature rich, modern blogging web application built with Next.js 14 .

Tech Stack

• Next.JS(React)
• Typescript
• TailwindCSS
• Zod
• React Hook Form
• Kinde Auth
• Prisma ORM
• SQLite
• Resend, React Email

Environment Variables

To run this project, you will need to create a .env file in the root directory of your project. This file should include the following environment variables:

• RESEND_API_KEY
• KINDE_CLIENT_ID
• KINDE_CLIENT_SECRET
• KINDE_ISSUER_URL
• KINDE_SITE_URL
• KINDE_POST_LOGOUT_REDIRECT_URL
• KINDE_POST_LOGIN_REDIRECT_URL
• NEXT_PUBLIC_IMAGE_DOMAINS

Additionally, for Prisma to function correctly, you need to create a .env.local file in the root directory. This file should include the following environment variable:

DATABASE_URL="file:./dev.db"

Run Locally

Clone the project

  git clone https://github.com/itsteatv/next-js-full-stack-blog.git

Go to the project directory

  cd next-js-full-stack-blog

Install dependencies

  npm install

Start the server

  npm run dev

Blog Features Checklist

Core Features

• Homepage
  • Blog post summaries or excerpts
  • Navigation menu
• Post Details Page
  • Full blog post content
  • Author information
  • Post date and time
  • Categories
  • Tags
• Post Management
  • Create, edit, delete, and publish posts.
  • Draft and schedule posts.
  • Categories for organizing content.
  • Tags for organizing content.
  • Post previews before publishing.
• Comments
  • Enable/disable comments on posts.
  • Comment moderation (approve, reject, or delete comments).
  • Nested comments or replies.
  • User authentication for commenting.
  • Spam filtering.
• User Management
  • User registration and login.
  • User roles (admin, editor, author, contributor, subscriber).
  • User profiles and avatars.
  • User permissions and access control.
• Search Functionality
  • Search bar for finding posts.
  • Filters and sorting options (by date, popularity, etc.).
• Content Display
  • Responsive design for different devices.
  • Featured images or media for posts.
  • Related posts or recommended reading.
  • Pagination or infinite scroll.

SEO Features

Core SEO Features

• Meta Tags

  • Implement dynamic meta titles for each page/post.
  • Create unique meta descriptions for each page/post.
  • Optimize title tags for length and keyword relevance.
  • Implement meta robots tags to control indexation.

• Open Graph & Twitter Cards

  • Ensure Open Graph tags are set for all pages.
  • Set up Twitter card metadata for sharing.
  • Customize images for Open Graph and Twitter cards.
  • Validate Open Graph and Twitter card implementation using debugging tools.

• Alt Text for Images

  • Add descriptive alt attributes to all images.
  • Use relevant keywords in alt text without keyword stuffing.
  • Review and update alt text for existing images.

• Structured Data

  • Implement schema markup for articles, authors, and any relevant content.
  • Use JSON-LD for structured data implementation.
  • Test structured data with Google’s Rich Results Test tool.
  • Implement schema for breadcrumbs for better navigation.

• Sitemap and Robots.txt

  • Create and maintain a sitemap.xml file.
  • Add a robots.txt file to control crawling.
  • Ensure the sitemap includes all important pages and is updated regularly.
  • Submit the sitemap to Google Search Console.

• Canonical Tags

  • Implement canonical tags to avoid duplicate content issues.
  • Audit canonical tags to ensure they point to the correct URLs.
  • Review canonical tag usage in pagination and archives.

Performance Optimization

• Image Optimization

  • Use responsive image formats (e.g., WebP).
  • Ensure lazy loading is enabled for images.
  • Compress images without losing quality.
  • Implement image CDNs for faster delivery.

• Mobile Optimization

  • Test responsiveness on various devices.
  • Ensure fast loading times on mobile.
  • Use mobile-friendly navigation.
  • Optimize touch targets for mobile users.

• Caching

  • Implement browser caching for static resources.
  • Use a content delivery network (CDN) for faster load times.
  • Optimize server response time.

Content Quality

• Content Freshness

  • Regularly update old blog posts with new information.
  • Repurpose existing content into new formats (e.g., video, infographics).
  • Identify and remove outdated content.

• User Engagement

  • Add internal linking to related posts.
  • Encourage comments and discussions.
  • Use call-to-action (CTA) buttons effectively.
  • Conduct regular surveys to understand user interests.

Monitoring and Analytics

• Analytics Integration

  • Set up Google Analytics to track user behavior.
  • Implement Google Search Console for indexing and performance insights.
  • Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) regularly.
  • Set up conversion tracking for specific goals.

• Broken Link Check

  • Use tools to regularly check for and fix broken links.
  • Implement a 404 error page with useful navigation options.
  • Redirect broken links to relevant pages.

Advanced SEO Features

• Social Signals

  • Add social sharing buttons to posts.
  • Encourage sharing through social media.
  • Monitor social media engagement metrics.
  • Create shareable content (e.g., infographics, quotes).

• Local SEO

  • Implement local business schema if applicable.
  • Optimize for local keywords in your content.
  • Claim and optimize your Google My Business listing.
  • Collect and respond to customer reviews.

Accessibility

• Semantic HTML

  • Use semantic elements (like <article>, <header>, etc.) for better structure.
  • Ensure proper heading structure (H1, H2, H3).
  • Implement ARIA roles where necessary.

• Keyboard Navigation

  • Ensure the site is navigable via keyboard for accessibility.
  • Test focus states for interactive elements.
  • Provide skip links to improve navigation for screen reader users.

Legal and Compliance

• GDPR Compliance

  • Include a privacy policy and cookie consent banner.
  • Implement user data protection measures.
  • Allow users to request data deletion.

• Accessibility Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).
  • Conduct regular accessibility audits.
  • Provide accessibility resources and contact information for support.

Additional SEO Features

• User Experience (UX)

  • Conduct user testing to identify pain points in navigation.
  • Analyze user behavior through heatmaps and session recordings.
  • Optimize layout and design for better user engagement.

• Voice Search Optimization

  • Optimize content for voice search queries (natural language, questions).
  • Use structured data to enhance voice search results.
  • Consider featured snippets and local search results for voice queries.

• Video SEO

  • Optimize video titles, descriptions, and tags for search.
  • Create video sitemaps to index video content effectively.
  • Use closed captions and transcripts for accessibility and SEO.

• Content Diversification

  • Explore various content formats (podcasts, webinars, etc.).
  • Create interactive content (quizzes, polls) to boost engagement.
  • Implement user-generated content strategies (reviews, testimonials).

• A/B Testing

  • Conduct A/B tests on landing pages to improve conversion rates.
  • Test different headlines, images, and calls-to-action.
  • Analyze results and make data-driven decisions for future optimizations.

• Competitor Analysis

  • Regularly analyze competitors’ SEO strategies and performance.
  • Identify content gaps and opportunities in your niche.
  • Monitor competitors’ backlink profiles for potential link-building opportunities.

• Link Building

  • Develop a strategy for acquiring high-quality backlinks.
  • Conduct outreach to relevant sites for guest posting.
  • Monitor backlinks regularly for quality and relevance.

• Content Strategy

  • Develop a content calendar to ensure consistent publishing.
  • Focus on pillar content and topic clusters for better organization.
  • Identify seasonal content opportunities to capitalize on trends.

• Regular Audits

  • Schedule regular SEO audits to identify areas for improvement.
  • Analyze site health, performance, and compliance with best practices.
  • Review content performance to make informed updates.

• User Feedback and Adaptation

  • Implement feedback loops to gather user insights and adjust strategies.
  • Use surveys and polls to understand user preferences and content interests.

Advanced Features

• Social Media Integration

  • Social sharing buttons.
  • Social media feeds or widgets.
  • Auto-posting to social media platforms.

• Monetization

  • Ad placement and management.
  • Affiliate links and product reviews.
  • Subscription or membership models.
  • E-commerce integration (for selling products or services).

• Content Management

  • Media library for managing images, videos, and files.
  • Content import/export tools.
  • WYSIWYG or markdown editor for content creation.
  • Custom post types (e.g., events, reviews).

• Customization and Branding

  • Custom themes and templates.
  • Widgets and sidebars.
  • Custom headers and footers.
  • Color schemes and fonts.

• User Interaction

  • Contact forms and feedback mechanisms.
  • Quizzes, interactive infographics, surveys or polls
  • Newsletter subscription.
  • Users can bookmark or save posts for later reading

• Security Features

  • SSL/TLS encryption.
  • Two-factor authentication.
  • Backup blog content and settings.
  • User activity logs.

• Performance Optimization

  • Caching mechanisms.
  • Content Delivery Network (CDN) integration.
  • Lazy loading for images and videos.

• Accessibility Features

  • Alt text for images.
  • Keyboard navigation support.
  • Screen reader compatibility.

• Localization and Internationalization

  • Multi-language support.
  • Regional settings (date formats, currency).

• Notifications

  • Email notifications for new posts or comments.
  • Push notifications for updates.

• Legal and Compliance

  • Privacy policy and terms of service.
  • GDPR compliance features.
  • Cookie consent.
  • Analytics and Reporting
  • Track page views, post views, and user engagement

Admin Features

• Dashboard
  • Overview of post statistics, comments, and user activity
• User Roles and Permissions
  • Manage user roles and permissions
• Content Moderation
  • Review and manage content before publication
• Customizable Themes
  • Choose or customize blog themes and layouts
• Advanced Comment Management
  • Comment moderation queue
  • Spam filtering

Community Features

• User-generated Content
  • Guest posts.
  • User profiles with bios and links.
• Forums or Discussion Boards
  • Threads and topics for community discussions.
  • User reputation or ranking system.

Screenshots

Home Page

About Page

Blog Page

Single Post Page

Contact Page

Create Post Page

Appendix

This project will get bigger and better, so i won't leave it without any update or new features.