Carbon Reach

Transforming a cybersecurity firm's digital presence through strategic frontend engineering and performance optimization

Alexander Garcia is a meticulous React Engineer who creates beautiful user interfaces.

Alexander Garcia is a passionate React Developer who creates robust, secure web applications.

Alexander Garcia is a practical Web Consultant who makes intuitive digital experiences for humans.

Alexander Garcia is an innovative Front-End Web Specialist who leads teams to create exquisite user interfaces.

Alexander Garcia is a creative Front-End Developer who develops elegant code and design.

Alexander Garcia is a creative Lead Front-End Developer who crafts exceptional digital experiences.

Role

Frontend Engineer

Timeline

1 month

Type

Website

Tools & Skills

HTMLCSSJavaScriptReactGatsbySass/SCSSTailwind CSSWebpackResponsive Web DesignFigmaSEO

Status

Complete

The Brief

Carbon Reach is an innovative cybersecurity firm specializing in geospatial analytics. Despite offering cutting-edge solutions, they struggled to attract clients due to an outdated website that failed to communicate their expertise and value proposition.

"We needed a website that matched the sophistication of our cybersecurity solutions and could effectively convert visitors into qualified leads."

The Challenge

Poor Performance

Slow load times and heavy WordPress infrastructure resulted in high bounce rates and poor user experience.

SEO Issues

Poor search visibility prevented potential clients from discovering their services through organic search.

Low Conversion

Lack of clear calls-to-action and email collection strategies resulted in minimal lead generation.

Legacy Tech Stack

Outdated WordPress implementation limited scalability and made updates cumbersome and time-consuming.

The Process

I collaborated closely with the client's in-house designer and content writer to create a comprehensive solution. Using Google Analytics data, we identified critical pain points and developed a strategic roadmap for the transformation.

1

Discovery & Audit

Analyzed existing website performance, SEO metrics, and user behavior patterns to identify opportunities.

2

Design & Planning

Collaborated on wireframes and design mockups while planning the technical architecture and component structure.

3

Development & Testing

Built the site with Gatsby.js, implemented optimizations, and conducted thorough testing before launch.

The Solution

I architected a modern, high-performance website using Gatsby.js that addressed all identified challenges while setting the foundation for future growth.

Key Features

Static Site Generation

Leveraged Gatsby's SSG capabilities for blazing-fast page loads and optimal SEO performance.

Component Architecture

Built reusable React components for consistent design and easy maintenance.

Asset Optimization

Implemented Webpack optimizations for minimal bundle sizes and lazy loading strategies.

Form Management

Integrated Formik for robust form handling, validation, and email collection.

Analytics Integration

Implemented Google Analytics for tracking user behavior and conversion metrics.

SEO Best Practices

Applied semantic HTML, meta tags, structured data, and performance optimizations for search visibility.

Technical Implementation

Frontend Architecture

Gatsby.js for static-site generation and web performance

React component library for reusable UI elements

TailwindCSS for maintainable styling architecture

Performance Optimization

Code splitting and lazy loading for faster initial loads

Image optimization with WebP and responsive images

Webpack bundle optimization and tree shaking

CDN integration for global content delivery

The Results

The new website exceeded expectations, delivering measurable improvements across all key performance indicators and significantly increasing the client's ability to attract and convert potential customers.

Performance Transformation

Before (WordPress)

Legacy
Performance39
Accessibility90
Best Practices77
SEO84
FCP4.6s
LCP20.8s
TTI7.5s
Speed Index18.4s

After (Gatsby)

Optimized
Performance100
Accessibility94
Best Practices100
SEO100
FCP1.0s
LCP1.0s
TTI1.2s
Speed Index1.2s

Business Impact

95%

Faster Load Times

Reduced LCP from 20.8s to 1.0s - a 95% improvement

1st page

Google Rankings

Achieved first-page rankings for 12+ target keywords

3x

Demo Requests

Tripled the amount of demo requests within first quarter

Additional Outcomes

Reduced bounce rate by 62% through improved UX and performance

Established scalable foundation for future feature development

Perfect 100 Lighthouse performance score on mobile

Increased average session duration by 45%

Key Learnings

1

Performance is a Feature

Static site generation with Gatsby proved crucial for both user experience and SEO. The performance gains directly translated to better business outcomes.

2

Data-Driven Decisions

Using Google Analytics to guide our strategy ensured we addressed real user pain points rather than assumed problems.

3

Collaboration is Key

Close collaboration between engineering, design, and content teams created a cohesive solution that balanced aesthetics, functionality, and business goals.