Executive Summary

We propose a comprehensive revamp of the Akash.Network website to enhance user experience, code quality, implement new pages and aesthetics. The current website, built with Hugo and outdated CSS, suffers from poor code quality and user experience which results in lot of complexity in new upgrades and scalability. Our solution involves transitioning to Astro.Build and Tailwind CSS for a modern, efficient website.

Issues & Challenges

The current website faces several issues:

1. Code Quality: The codebase lacks readability and may have security vulnerabilities.
2. Responsiveness & Design: The outdated design affects user experience.
3. Content & Navigation: Broken links and poor navigation frustrate visitors.

Role of a High-Quality Website

A revamped website plays a crucial role in the Akash ecosystem:

• User Engagement & Credibility: It captures visitors' attention, encourages exploration, and fosters trust.
• Effective Communication: It serves as a primary channel to communicate Akash's mission, services, and success stories.
• Community & Contributor Attraction: It attracts contributors and community members, leading to ecosystem growth.
• SEO & Discoverability: It improves search engine rankings, helping Akash reach a wider audience.
• Innovation & Adoption: It reflects innovation and adoption of cutting-edge technologies, attracting like-minded partners and projects.

Why Astro + Tailwind CSS?

Astro offers several advantages over Hugo:

• Performance: Faster page load speed and lower Time to First Byte (TTFB).
• Build Speed: Quicker build times due to an intuitive component-based approach.
• Ease of Use: It leads to a 30% reduction in development time compared to Hugo.

Details

Objectives

Our objectives include:

1. Code Inspection, Workflow Enhancement (60 hours): Review codebase, optimize version control, and establish agile workflows.
2. Transition to Tailwind CSS (50 hours): Design a responsive UI using Tailwind CSS.
3. Astro.Build Implementation (45 hours): Migrate the website for improved performance and SEO.
4. Implementation and Development of Redesigned Key Pages (285 hours):
   • Home Page Redesign (80 hours)
   • Blog Page (65 hours)
   • Get Started CTA Design (30 hours)
   • Community Page Design (50 hours)
   • Ecosystem Page Design (60 hours)
   • Press Media Hub Design (40 hours)
   • Token Page (20 hours)
5. Content Migration and Cleaning (50 hours): Review and optimize migrated content.

Metrics & Benefits

Our expected outcomes include:

• Code Quality Improvement: Targeting a 100% improvement in code quality scores.
• Workflow Efficiency: Anticipating a 30% reduction in development time.
• Performance Enhancement: Aiming for a 35-40% improvement in website loading speed.
• User Engagement: Expecting an increase in user engagement.
• SEO Optimization: Striving for higher SEO rankings.

Budget

We estimate the effort required for each task, totaling 620 hours. Our requested budget is $31,000, based on a rate of $50 per hour. We will convert 30% of the requested funds into stablecoin for immediate liquidity, The remaining 70% of the funds will be held in reserve until the successful completion of the project, After completion, we will have full discretion over how to use/utilize these funds..

Timeline

We anticipate a 2-2.5 months timeline, including code inspection, design, development, and testing. Please refer to the detailed discussion for more information.

Conclusion

This proposal outlines a comprehensive plan to revamp the Akash.Network website, aiming to enhance code quality, user experience, and performance. By embracing this proposal, Akash.Network can foster a stronger community, attract more projects, and establish itself as a leading player in the Decentralized Cloud Industry.