The project involved the design and development of the 3-star Koohrang Hotel website (located in Chelgerd), executed over **1.5 months**. The goal was to increase direct online bookings, introduce local tourist attractions, and enhance the brand's digital presence. This site acts as a powerful sales and marketing tool for the hotel.
| Phase | Duration | Deliverables | Status |
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| Photography, Site & Competitor Analysis | Week 1 | Professional photography of the hotel and surrounding attractions, competitor analysis, and assessment of key hospitality industry needs. | Completed |
| Frontend Design & Development | Weeks 2-4 | UI/UX design aligned with the hotel's brand, and implementation of responsive frontend code (HTML/CSS/JS). | Completed |
| Comprehensive Review and Debugging | Week 5 | Execution of functional tests, debugging, cross-browser compatibility testing, and final launch preparation. | Completed |
| Basic SEO and Search Console Setup | Week 6 | Implementation of technical SEO, setup of Google Search Console and Google Analytics, and data structure definition (Schema). | Completed |
| SEO and Content Optimization | From Week 7 to Present | Ongoing work on content SEO, link building, and site performance monitoring. (50% of total SEO work was my responsibility with my coworker.) | Completed |
Recognizing the hotel's prime location near attractions like the Chelgerd Ski Resort, the core objective was to turn these into bookable services and increase the conversion rate of accommodation packages.
**Impact:** Significantly increased organic visibility for local tourism keywords and maximized upsell opportunities through accommodation/tour packages.
| Role | Responsibilities | Impact |
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| UI/UX Designer & Frontend Developer |
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Created a smooth and aesthetic user experience that directly impacts user trust and booking conversion rates. |
| Photographer & Visual Strategist |
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Provided unique, high-quality visuals that reinforced the hotel's brand identity and enhanced its visual appeal. |
| Backend Developer (PHP) |
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Ensured the secure and stable operation of the booking system and hotel data management. |
| SEO Specialist (50%) |
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Increased the site's search ranking and improved the hotel's reach to potential customers through organic traffic. |