Building in Public: The Evolution of g-makris.com

Introduction: More Than Just a Portfolio

When I launched g-makris.com, the goal was simple: to showcase my work in AI Web Development and FinTech. But a modern digital presence shouldn't just be a static catalog of past projects—it should be a living, breathing platform.

Today, I am doubling down on the philosophy of "Building in Public."

This transparency isn't limited to just this website. The features you see on the roadmap span a three-part ecosystem:

• Internal Tools: The continuous evolution of the g-makris.com platform.
• Personal R&D: Experimental projects where I test new AI and FinTech technologies.
• Client Projects: With explicit permission, I will be sharing insights and progress from select 3rd-party client builds, giving you a transparent look at professional delivery.

Visualizing the Journey: Board vs. History

I believe in showing the work, not just the result. I have expanded the Public Roadmap into two distinct views:

• The Board (Kanban): This is the living pulse of the project. It tracks 40+ items moving from Backlog to In Progress to Done.
• Version History: The detailed changelog. If you want to know exactly what code shipped in v1.4 vs v0.1-alpha, this is your source of truth.

What is Happening Now (In Progress)

Right now, the focus is on intelligence and discoverability. According to the board, I am actively developing:

• AI Chat Assistant: A smart assistant to answer questions about my services and projects instantly.
• Global Site Search: A powerful tool to find any content across the blog and portfolio.
• Enhanced Security: Implementing reCAPTCHA to protect forms and user data.

The Future: What is in the Backlog?

The most exciting part of the roadmap is what is coming next. I am moving towards a fully functional Service Platform. Key features currently in the planning phase include:

• Client Services Platform: A dedicated portal for clients to view, manage, and track their active projects.
• Commercial Integrations: I am planning Stripe Payment integrations and Recurring Service Subscriptions to streamline billing for maintenance retainers.
• Mobile Mini-App (PWA): Development of a lightweight Progressive Web App for a native-app-like experience on mobile.
• AI-Powered Tools: New experimental tools like an AI SEO Audit and On-the-fly Content Translations.

Recently Shipped (Done)

If you haven't visited in a while, a lot has changed. I have recently marked several high-priority items as "Done":

• User Dashboard & Auth: Secure login via Google or Email is live, along with profile management.
• Unified Inquiry Tracking: 'New Inquiry' and 'Track Inquiry' are now merged into a single, intelligent interface.
• Accessibility: Light/Dark mode toggles, larger fonts and "Reduce Motion" settings are active.
• Engagement: Two-way attachments in chat and dynamic commenting systems are fully deployed.

Stay Involved

Transparency builds trust. I invite you to explore the Roadmap Board to see these items in detail.

For deep dives into completed work, visit the Portfolio or read technical breakdowns on the Blog.

— GM