Project Details
Al-Hadath Al-Akhbaria 24 is a trusted news outlet that has been delivering daily coverage both online and in print since 2011. Known for its commitment to journalistic integrity, the platform prioritizes accuracy, transparency, and in-depth reporting across local and international topics. With a wide and loyal readership, the publication sought to modernize its digital presence to meet today’s media consumption standards.
Challenges
1. Outdated Infrastructure & Performance Issues
- Challenge: The existing setup was outdated, with performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and a slow user experience.
- Solution:
- Transferred the website to a reliable hosting provider with improved uptime and speed.
- Enhanced performance by optimizing images, scripts, and server-side caching to reduce loading times and improve Core Web Vitals.
2. Design & Structural Overhaul
- Challenge: The previous design lacked modern aesthetics and wasn’t mobile-optimized.
- Solution:
- Replaced the old theme with a modern, responsive, and user-friendly design tailored for news platforms.
- Implemented a clean layout for better readability and structured navigation across categories and articles.
- Added customized design elements to highlight featured stories, breaking news, and editor’s picks.
3. SEO & Discoverability
- Challenge: Weak search engine visibility and missing SEO foundations.
- Solution:
- Conducted a complete on-page SEO audit and applied improvements to meta tags, schema markup, image alt texts, and internal linking.
- Successfully submitted and approved the site for Google News, boosting traffic and trust from search engines.
- Ensured full compliance with Google AdSense policies for monetization and future ad placements.
4. Functionality & Bug Fixes
- Resolved various bugs including broken links, outdated plugins, and display issues across devices.
- Developed and structured essential static pages like About Us, Contact, Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Editorial Policy.
5. Security Enhancements
- Challenge: The site had minimal protection against common threats.
- Solution:
- Implemented HTTPS encryption, anti-spam measures, and firewall protection.
- Hardened WordPress backend to prevent unauthorized access and brute-force attacks.
Results
The transformation of Al-Hadath Al-Akhbaria 24 resulted in a significantly faster, safer, and more visually compelling news portal. Traffic increased due to improved SEO and Google News indexing, while the new structure enhanced user engagement and reading time. The platform is now future-ready, scalable, and aligned with modern media standards.
