FanDads.com: A Fresh Take on Fandom and Fatherhood
When Victor Aragon Jr and Gil Noriega first met at Waldenbooks, they had no idea that their shared love for comics and action movies would spark a friendship—and eventually, a popular blog. Over the years, Fan Dads has evolved into a dynamic platform celebrating the full spectrum of modern fatherhood: from comic conventions and movie premieres to parenting advice and local events in Chicago. Their unique voice has attracted attention from major outlets like Nbc Weekend Today, The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, and HuffPost.
Recently, I had the chance to help revitalize FanDads.com, working closely with Victor and Gil to bring new life to the site’s design and functionality. Our goal: make the site not just visually engaging, but also more accessible, faster, and SEO-friendly.
The Technical Revamp
The first step was a change in hosting. Moving from Astra Pro and Bluehost to Spaceship (part of Namecheap, Inc) provided a stronger, more reliable foundation. We then redefined the look and feel with Nivritti, a child theme of Martanda by WPKoi Themes, chosen specifically to amplify the comic-book vibe that is central to the FanDads identity.
Elementor’s latest features have empowered the FanDads team to easily update content themselves. Now, the mobile version of the site is not only fast-loading but also fully optimized for user experience.
Expanding FanDads with New Tools
With the integration of hashtag#WooCommerce, The Events Calendar, and WPForms Pro, FanDads.com has grown to include an online store, a Chicago event calendar, and user-friendly options for giveaways. This gives Victor and Gil the tools they need to easily manage events and engage more deeply with their community.
And we’re not stopping here—there’s more to come for FanDads.com and their dedicated followers, so stay tuned!
https://fandads.com
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