Travel Blog CMS with Reviews
Objective
To build a full-stack content management system (CMS) where travel bloggers can post blogs with images/videos, and readers can interact by leaving reviews, ratings, and comments. The platform also includes admin moderation, SEO optimization, and social sharing features.
Key Features
| Module | Feature |
|---|---|
| User Module | Registration, login, profile management, avatar upload |
| Blog Management | Add/edit/delete blogs, upload images/videos, SEO-friendly URLs |
| Review System | Readers can post reviews, ratings, and comments on blogs |
| Search & Filter | Search by destination, tags, blogger name, or popularity |
| Social Sharing | Share blog posts on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) |
| Like & Bookmark | Users can like/bookmark favorite blogs for later reading |
| Admin Panel | Manage users, approve/reject blogs & reviews, ban abusive accounts |
| Notification System | Notify bloggers of new comments, likes, reviews |
| Analytics Dashboard | Track most viewed blogs, user engagement, and rating statistics |
| SEO Features | Meta tags, descriptions, slug-based routing for better visibility |
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology Options |
|---|---|
| Frontend | HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery / React / Vue |
| Backend | Node.js (Express) / Spring Boot / Django |
| Database | MySQL / PostgreSQL / MongoDB |
| Authentication | JWT / Firebase Auth / Spring Security |
| Image/Media Storage | AWS S3 / Cloudinary / Firebase Storage |
| Notifications | Web Push API / Email (Nodemailer, SendGrid) |
| Hosting | Vercel (Frontend) + AWS / Heroku / Railway (Backend + DB) |
| SEO Tools | Sitemap Generator, Open Graph Meta, Google Search Console |
Workflow
Blogging Flow
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Blogger logs in → navigates to dashboard
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Creates a new blog post with title, description, images/videos, and tags
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Blog submitted → goes live instantly or after admin approval
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Readers browse blogs, leave reviews, and share posts
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Blogger gets notified about reviews/ratings
Review Flow
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Reader opens a blog → writes review and rating
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Review gets auto-approved or requires admin moderation (configurable)
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Blogger and reviewer both get notifications
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Reviews are displayed under the blog with average rating
Admin Flow
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Admin logs into dashboard
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Approves/rejects blogs and reviews
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Manages abusive content/users
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Tracks platform activity through analytics
User Roles
| Role | Permissions |
|---|---|
| Reader | Browse blogs, like, bookmark, post reviews/comments |
| Blogger | Write blogs, manage personal posts, reply to comments |
| Admin | Manage blogs, reviews, users, SEO settings, analytics |
Security Features
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Encrypted passwords (BCrypt/Argon2)
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JWT / OAuth2 authentication
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Role-based access (Reader/Blogger/Admin)
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Anti-spam filters for reviews (CAPTCHA, profanity detection)
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XSS/CSRF protection
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Secure image upload validation
Analytics (Admin Dashboard)
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Blog Views | Total & per-blog views |
| Engagement | Likes, bookmarks, shares, comments |
| Ratings | Average ratings per blog |
| Blogger Stats | Most active bloggers & top-rated blogs |
| SEO Report | Clicks & impressions from Google Analytics/Search Console |
What You Get
User & Blogger login system
Blog publishing with multimedia support
Reviews & ratings system with moderation
Admin panel for managing blogs, users, reviews
Social sharing & bookmarking features
Analytics for engagement tracking
SEO-optimized blog pages
Why Choose This Project?
This project combines content management, user interaction, SEO optimization, and analytics, making it a real-world blogging platform. It enhances your skills in CRUD operations, authentication, media handling, SEO-friendly development, and review management, which are critical for freelance work or portfolio building.