Overview

Developed a modern, professional website for my brother's Chartered Accountant firm using Next.js and TypeScript. The site presents the firm's services, team members, and contact information in a clean, professional interface designed to build trust and convert visitors into clients.

Project Goals

• Create a professional online presence for my brother's CA practice
• Highlight services and expertise in accounting and financial services
• Showcase team members to build trust and credibility
• Provide easy contact options for potential clients
• Implement responsive design for all devices
• Create a maintainable solution that my brother could easily update

Technologies Used

• Frontend Framework: Next.js with TypeScript
• Styling: CSS Modules with responsive design
• Maps Integration: Google Maps API
• Form Handling: Custom email service integration
• Content Management: Centralized settings file approach
• Deployment: Static site generation on GitHub Pages
• SEO: Meta tags, semantic HTML, optimized content

Live At:

View the site at: https://nishanau.github.io/ca_firm_site/

Key Features

1. Centralized Settings Management

• Created a comprehensive siteSettings.ts configuration file
• All firm details, services, team members, and contact info stored in one place
• Enables my brother to update content without coding knowledge
• Changes to the settings file automatically propagate throughout the site
• No backend or admin portal needed for content updates

2. Home Page

• Hero section with firm value proposition
• Service highlights with visual elements
• Testimonials carousel from satisfied clients
• Call-to-action buttons for contact and services

3. Services Section

• Detailed descriptions of accounting and financial services
• Clear categorization of service offerings
• Visual icons representing each service type
• Service-specific contact options

4. Team Member Showcase

• Professional profiles of my brother and his team
• Credentials and specializations highlighted
• Professional photographs with consistent styling
• Contact information for direct reach-out

5. Contact Page

• Interactive contact form with validation
• Google Maps integration showing office location
• Multiple contact channels (phone, email, location)
• Form submission with confirmation

Implementation Details

Settings-Based Architecture

The site uses a unique settings-based architecture consisting of:

• siteSettings.ts - Central configuration file with all content
• settingsUtils.ts - Utility functions to access and format settings
• types.ts - TypeScript interfaces ensuring data integrity
• React components that consume settings via custom hooks

This architecture allows my brother to:

• Update services by modifying a simple JSON-like structure
• Add/remove team members without touching component code
• Change contact details, office hours, or firm information in one place
• Modify testimonials by editing a single array

Component Architecture

The site is built with reusable React components, including:

• ContactForm - Handles user inquiries with validation
• GoogleMap - Displays office location using Google Maps API
• TeamMembers - Renders team profiles with consistent styling
• Services - Displays service categories and descriptions
• Testimonials - Carousel of client feedback

Performance Optimization

• Static site generation for fast loading
• Image optimization for reduced bandwidth
• Code splitting for improved initial load time
• Minimal JavaScript footprint

Responsive Design

The site is fully responsive with breakpoints for:

• Mobile devices (320px+)
• Tablets (768px+)
• Desktops (1024px+)
• Large screens (1440px+)

Results & Impact

• Professional online presence established for my brother's CA firm
• Improved client acquisition through online inquiries
• Enhanced brand credibility with professional design
• Streamlined client communication process
• Empowered my brother to maintain and update the site independently
• Excellent performance scores in Google PageSpeed Insights

Personal Significance

This project was especially meaningful as it allowed me to support my brother's professional practice with my development skills. By creating a solution that he could easily maintain, I was able to provide long-term value rather than just a one-time website build.