Sociales – El Diario de Yucatan
An editorial web platform developed for El Diario de Yucatan to publish social event coverage including weddings, XV años, cultural gatherings, and society-related news across Merida and the Yucatan region.
Project Overview
Understanding the Project
The Goal
Develop and implement a dedicated digital platform for the 'Sociales' section of El Diario de Yucatan, allowing editorial teams to publish event coverage, photo galleries, and society-related content in a structured and visually appealing format.
The Challenge
Building a scalable content structure capable of handling frequent publications, image-heavy galleries, and categorized editorial sections while maintaining performance and usability. The platform also required an administrative backend to allow newsroom staff to manage content efficiently.
My Role
I worked as a full-stack web developer, responsible for implementing both frontend and backend functionality, content management workflows, and database integration.
Role
Full-Stack Developer
Timeline
2014
Platform
Web
Team
Cross-functional (Design + Dev)
Screenshots
Visual Showcase
Homepage layout highlighting featured social events
Editorial event coverage page with integrated photo gallery and dynamic content layout
What I Built
- Implemented frontend layouts for event listings and editorial sections.
- Developed backend functionality using PHP and Yii Framework.
- Designed and integrated a MySQL database for content management.
- Built dynamic image galleries for social event coverage.
- Implemented categorized navigation for editorials and event types.
- Integrated Bootstrap for responsive design.
- Supported newsroom workflows for content publishing.
Tech Stack
Frontend
Backend
Database
Architecture Design Decisions
These decisions were intentional to ensure the site feels professional, calm, and easy to navigate:
- Category-based content organization for events and editorials
- Image-focused layout to highlight social event photography
- Backend interface for newsroom content management
- Structured database schema for posts, galleries, and categories
- Responsive layout using Bootstrap
Results & Learnings
The project delivered a structured editorial platform that allowed the newspaper to expand its digital presence in the social events segment. It supported frequent content publishing, image galleries, and organized category navigation, reinforcing my experience in media platforms and database-driven web applications.