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News Portal

News Portal

Our client is a leading online publication specializing in socio-political news and analysis. With over 20 years of experience, the platform delivers live updates on both national and international events.

Upon addressing Four Ages, the client required a comprehensive development solution to strengthen their online presence. Key objectives included ensuring scalability, optimizing performance, and boosting user engagement. To tackle these challenges, we developed the product, which helped to reinforce the client’s credibility and user trust.

Client location

USA

Industry

Media

Duration

6 months

Team

5 people

Challenge

The development of the news portal presented several technical difficulties:

  • The new system had to handle traffic spikes without performance drops, easily supporting thousands of concurrent users.

  • The portal had to be capable of synchronous data delivery across various devices. It also had to maintain speedy page rendering.

  • Customer interaction was also key. The features our client wanted to include were instant news feeds, comments, and personalized content recommendations.

Solution

Four Ages implemented a scalable backend architecture using MySQL to support heavy user loads, especially during peak news cycles. We optimized database queries and applied caching to reduce server strain and improve response times. The backend, built with C#, enabled fast handling of live updates and dynamic content.

For the frontend, we used JavaScript to create an interactive user experience that included features like responsive news feeds, real-time comments, and personalized recommendations. Asynchronous data loading techniques supported high user loads without impeding functionality.

We also implemented content delivery networks (CDNs) and lazy loading to ensure optimal device operation. With these technologies, we could achieve quick media transmission regardless of device or location.

Impact

With the new solution, our client could handle significant traffic surges. By optimizing the backend, Four Ages guaranteed that the platform could support high volumes of concurrent users without performance degradation. 

On the other hand, our frontend solution could deliver an engaging UX with fast load times. The adaptive infrastructure positioned the client for future growth.

Finally, we effectively implemented security protocols to safeguard sensitive user data and enhanced scalability. Plus, it helped the client solidify its position as a trusted and reliable news source.

Responsibilities

  • Backend development

  • Frontend development

Technologies

C#

C#

C#

JavaScript

JavaScript

JavaScript

MySQL

MySQL

MySQL

Author:

Maria Roy

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124 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX

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San Lorenzo 25, Cordoba, Argentina X5000AZA

Warsaw

Grzybowska 60, Warsaw, Poland, 00-844

Kyiv

Dorohozhytska St, 3, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

Lviv

Zamknena St, 9, Lviv, Ukraine, 79000

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London

124 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX

Cordoba

San Lorenzo 25, Cordoba, Argentina X5000AZA

Warsaw

Grzybowska 60, Warsaw, Poland, 00-844

Kyiv

Dorohozhytska St, 3, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

Lviv

Zamknena St, 9, Lviv, Ukraine, 79000

Contacts

Need a Consultation?

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By clicking "Submit," I consent to the processing and storage of my information by Four Ages and its affiliated development center in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Contact us

London

124 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1V 2NX

Cordoba

San Lorenzo 25, Cordoba, Argentina X5000AZA

Warsaw

Grzybowska 60, Warsaw, Poland, 00-844

Kyiv

Dorohozhytska St, 3, Kyiv, Ukraine, 02000

Lviv

Zamknena St, 9, Lviv, Ukraine, 79000

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Data Analytics

Business Intelligence

Big Data

Data Analysis

Software Support and Maintenance

Code Review

Code Audit

Solutions

Human Resources

Enterprise Content Management

ERP

Enterprise solutions

Business Automation Services

Services

eCommerce

eLearning

CRM

CMS (Content management)

Financial management

Data analytics

Asset management

Document management

Fleet management

Marketing and Advertising

Kiosk software

Webportals

Industries

Manufacturing

Automotive

Services

Healthcare

Retail

LegalTech

FinTech

Wearables

Media & Entertainment

Technologies

JavaScript

Angular

Vue

Services

Node.js

PHP

Python

.Net

C# / C++

iOS

React Native

Flutter

Xamarin

Advanced Technologies

SaaS

Cloud

Data Science & AI

Big Data

MEAN

© 2016-2025 Four Ages Software. All Rights Reserved.

Data Analytics

Business Intelligence

Big Data

Data Analysis

Software Support and Maintenance

Code Review

Code Audit

Solutions

Human Resources

Enterprise Content Management

ERP

Enterprise solutions

Business Automation Services

eCommerce

eLearning

CRM

CMS (Content management)

Financial management

Data analytics

Asset management

Document management

Fleet management

Marketing and Advertising

Kiosk software

Webportals

Industries

Manufacturing

Automotive

Healthcare

Retail

LegalTech

FinTech

Wearables

Media & Entertainment

Technologies

JavaScript

Angular

Vue

Node.js

PHP

Python

.Net

C# / C++

iOS

React Native

Flutter

Xamarin

Advanced Technologies

SaaS

Cloud

Data Science & AI

Big Data

MEAN

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