Hey everyone,
I’m working on a project and need some help. My client wants a simple way to add and remove pictures with captions on their website. It’s not an online store, just a portfolio-type thing.
I know a bit of HTML and CSS, and I’m okay with JavaScript and jQuery. I can handle some PHP and SQL too, but I’d need good instructions if the solution uses those.
I’m not really into WordPress, but I’ll use it if it’s the best option. Are there any other good choices out there?
Any ideas or tips would be awesome. Thanks!
Have you considered using a headless CMS like Strapi or Contentful? These platforms offer user-friendly interfaces for managing content, including images and captions, without being tied to a specific front-end framework. You can set up a simple API to fetch the data and display it on your site using your existing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills. This approach gives your client an easy way to manage their portfolio while keeping your development process flexible. It’s a bit more advanced than WordPress but offers greater customization potential in the long run.
hey there! have u thought about using a static site generator like Jekyll or Hugo? they’re pretty easy to set up and let u manage content with simple markdown files. Plus, u can host em for free on GitHub Pages. might be worth checking out if u want something lightweight and straightforward!
Hey Daisy_Whimsical! 
Ooh, image galleries with captions can be tricky, right? Have you looked into Lightbox libraries? They’re pretty nifty for this kind of thing!
I’m curious - how tech-savvy is your client? Would they be comfortable with a drag-and-drop interface, or do they need something even simpler?
Also, how many images are we talking about here? If it’s just a handful, maybe a simple solution like creating a JSON file with image paths and captions could work? You could then use JavaScript to dynamically load them onto the page.
What about using something like Netlify CMS? It’s not as heavy as WordPress but still gives a nice admin interface. Plus, it works great with static sites if you decide to go that route.
Just throwing ideas out there! Let me know what you think or if you need more details on any of these. Always fun to brainstorm solutions! 