I build the backend a journal can actually run on.
Professional Open Journal Systems installation, backend configuration, domain mapping, and SSL/HTTPS deployment — for university presses, independent journals, and academic societies that need their publishing infrastructure done properly, once.
OJS engagements, scoped like infrastructure work — because that's what it is.
Installation & Deployment
Server provisioning, OJS installation, and environment configuration on your chosen host — set up correctly the first time, with a documented, reproducible configuration rather than a one-off manual install.
- Production install
- Staging environment
- Environment config file
- Handoff documentation
Domain & DNS Mapping
Custom domain mapping and DNS configuration, including subdomain routing for multi-journal installations and migration from a previous platform with minimal downtime.
- DNS record setup
- Multi-journal routing
- Migration plan
- Downtime window < 1hr
SSL & Security Hardening
Certificate issuance and renewal automation, HTTPS enforcement across the full domain, and baseline security headers so the journal isn't left with a half-finished "it has a lock icon" setup.
- TLS certificate + auto-renewal
- HTTPS redirect enforcement
- Security headers
- SSL verification report
Backend & Editorial Configuration
Plugin setup, editorial workflow configuration, SMTP/email delivery, and theming — the operational layer editors actually work in day to day, configured to match your journal's review process.
- Editorial workflow setup
- SMTP / email delivery
- Plugin configuration
- Theme & branding
The full capabilities index behind every engagement.
Journal Website Design & Deployment
Professional journal website with complete publishing workflow.
Technical Setup & Security
Domain, SSL, backups, security, performance, email and SEO configuration.
Publishing Standards Compliance
Journal structure aligned with international publishing best practices.
Google Scholar Optimization
Metadata and website optimization for Google Scholar recommendations.
Indexing Readiness
Policy pages and journal structure aligned with Indexing Org. requirements.
Editorial Policy Pages
Creation of all essential editorial, ethics and publication policy pages.
Journal Information Pages
Home, About, Editorial Board, Contact, Archives, Author Guidelines and related pages.
ISSN Consultancy
ISSN documentation preparation and submission guidance.
Plugins
Installation and configuration of essential publishing plugins.
Metadata Optimization
SEO, structured metadata and discoverability improvements.
Publishing Workflow
Complete editorial workflow configuration and user roles.
Start a project.
Tell me about the journal and what stage it's at — a new setup, a migration, or a specific piece of infrastructure work. Email or WhatsApp both reach me directly.