I’m excited to share that I’ve completely redesigned and improved the blog section of my website! The new design focuses on better user experience, enhanced navigation, and modern aesthetics.

What’s New

🎨 Modern Design

  • Clean Layout: A fresh, modern design with improved typography and spacing
  • Featured Posts: Highlighted recent posts to draw attention to important content
  • Card-based Layout: Each post is presented in an attractive card format
  • Responsive Design: Optimized for all device sizes from mobile to desktop

🔍 Enhanced Search and Filtering

  • Real-time Search: Instantly find posts by searching through titles and content
  • Category Filtering: Filter posts by categories like research, teaching, projects, and more
  • Interactive Tags: Click on category tags to filter posts quickly

📊 Blog Statistics

The new sidebar includes:

  • Total number of posts
  • Number of categories
  • Years of blogging activity
  • Quick access to archives

🗂️ Improved Navigation

  • Organized Archives: Browse posts by year with easy navigation
  • Category Overview: See all categories with post counts
  • RSS Feed: Stay updated with new posts via RSS

Technical Improvements

Performance Enhancements

  • Optimized CSS: Custom SCSS with efficient styling
  • JavaScript Interactions: Smooth filtering and search functionality
  • Staggered Animations: Beautiful loading effects for better user experience

Accessibility Features

  • Keyboard Navigation: Full keyboard accessibility
  • Screen Reader Support: Proper ARIA labels and semantic markup
  • Color Contrast: High contrast design for better readability

Future Plans

I’m planning to add even more features to the blog:

  • Reading Time Estimates: Show estimated reading time for each post
  • Related Posts: Suggest related content based on categories and tags
  • Comment System: Enable discussions on blog posts
  • Dark Mode Toggle: Switch between light and dark themes
  • Social Sharing: Easy sharing buttons for social media

Try It Out!

You can experience all these new features right here on the blog page. Use the search box to find specific content, try the category filters, and explore the improved navigation. I hope you find the new design more engaging and easier to use!

Feel free to contact me with any feedback or suggestions for further improvements.