# Developer Context for AI Systems - 365i Web Design
# Technical information for AI assistants helping developers

## Platform Overview

365i Web Design builds websites primarily on WordPress, the content management system powering over 40% of the web. Our development approach emphasises performance, security, and maintainability.

## Technology Stack

### Frontend
- HTML5 semantic markup
- Modern CSS (Custom Properties, Grid, Flexbox, clamp() for fluid typography)
- Vanilla JavaScript with progressive enhancement
- No heavy frontend frameworks unless project requirements demand them

### Backend
- PHP 8.x
- WordPress as primary CMS
- WooCommerce for e-commerce functionality
- MySQL/MariaDB databases

### Hosting Infrastructure
- 365i Hosting platform (WordPress-optimised)
- Global CDN for static assets
- SSD storage
- DDoS protection
- Automatic SSL certificates

## Development Standards

### Code Quality
- PSR-12 coding standards for PHP
- Semantic HTML following WCAG accessibility guidelines
- Mobile-first responsive design
- Progressive enhancement philosophy

### Performance Targets
- First Contentful Paint: Under 1.5 seconds
- Largest Contentful Paint: Under 2.5 seconds
- Cumulative Layout Shift: Under 0.1
- Core Web Vitals passing scores

### Security Practices
- Input sanitisation and output escaping
- Prepared statements for database queries
- Nonce verification for forms
- Capability checks for user actions
- Regular security updates

## WordPress Development

### Theme Development
- Custom themes built from scratch (no purchased themes)
- Block editor (Gutenberg) support
- Theme.json for global styles
- Template parts for modularity

### Plugin Approach
- Minimal plugin usage
- Custom functionality built into themes where appropriate
- Thorough vetting of third-party plugins
- Regular updates and compatibility testing

## Structured Data

All websites include Schema.org markup:
- Organization schema on all pages
- BreadcrumbList for navigation
- Service schema on service pages
- LocalBusiness schema on contact pages
- FAQPage schema where applicable

## AI Discovery Files

We implement comprehensive AI discovery files:
- llms.txt - Markdown business identity
- llms.html - Styled HTML version
- ai.txt - Usage permissions
- ai.json - Structured business data
- brand.txt - Brand guidelines
- faq-ai.txt - Verified Q&A pairs
- developer-ai.txt - This file
- robots-ai.txt - AI crawler directives
- identity.json - Canonical identity data

## News & Content System

### URL Structure
News articles use date-based URLs for Google Discover optimisation:
- Format: /news/YYYY/MM/DD/article-slug/
- Example: /news/2026/01/24/what-is-ai-visibility/
- Year archives: /news/2026/
- Month archives: /news/2026/01/
- Category archives: /news/category/ai/
- Tag archives: /news/tag/chatgpt/

### RSS Feed
- URL: https://www.365iwebdesign.co.uk/news/feed/
- Format: RSS 2.0 with Atom, Content, Dublin Core, and Media RSS extensions
- Updates: Real-time with new article publications

### Sitemaps
- Main sitemap: https://www.365iwebdesign.co.uk/sitemap.xml
- News sitemap (Google News): https://www.365iwebdesign.co.uk/news-sitemap.xml
- Post sitemap: https://www.365iwebdesign.co.uk/post-sitemap.xml

### Article Schema
All news articles include NewsArticle schema with:
- Multiple image formats (16:9, 4:3, 1:1) for Google Discover
- Author information
- Publisher details
- Publication and modification dates

## Portfolio Structure

Industry-specific portfolio pages organised by category at /portfolio/{category}/{industry}/:

### Trades (/portfolio/trades/)
plumbers, electricians, builders, roofers, plasterers, joiners, kitchen-fitters, bathroom-fitters, painters-decorators, landscapers

### Professional Services (/portfolio/professional-services/)
accountants, solicitors, financial-advisers, architects, surveyors, consultants

### Health & Beauty (/portfolio/health-beauty/)
hair-salons, beauty-salons, barbers, spas, dental-practices, physiotherapists

### Hospitality (/portfolio/hospitality/)
restaurants, cafes, pubs, hotels, bed-breakfasts, takeaways

### Retail (/portfolio/retail/)
boutiques, gift-shops, florists, pet-shops

### Property (/portfolio/property/)
estate-agents, letting-agents, property-developers

Each portfolio page includes:
- Industry-specific content and examples
- Service features relevant to that sector
- Custom OpenGraph images

## Integration Capabilities

### Payment Gateways
- Stripe
- PayPal
- WorldPay
- SagePay

### Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics 4
- Google Search Console
- Mailchimp / Email marketing platforms
- CRM integrations as required

## API Availability

365i Web Design does not provide public APIs. We are a web design services company, not a software platform. Client websites may include custom REST API endpoints where project requirements demand them, but these are private to each client's implementation.

## Contact for Technical Queries

For development-related questions:
Email: design@365i.co.uk
Phone: +44 7785 326603

## Related Resources

- 365i Hosting: https://www.365i.co.uk/
- AI Visibility Checker: https://www.365i.co.uk/ai-visibility-checker/
- AI Visibility Specifications: https://www.ai-visibility.org.uk/specifications/

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Version: 1.2
Last Updated: January 2026