Budzowska Fiutowski i Partnerzy
Law Firm Website
Challenge & Solution
A complete rebuild of a legacy law firm website, featuring complex migration of 1,444+ documents and 1,685 images from an old MariaDB database to Payload CMS 3. Built with Next.js 16, the bilingual (PL/EN) platform delivers full content management through the admin panel, SEO-optimized architecture, and a modern design that builds client trust. Deployed on a VPS via Coolify with Docker.
Challenge
The law firm needed a modern, trustworthy website to replace their outdated legacy system. The biggest challenge was migrating 1,444+ content items (news, publications, case results) and 1,685 images from an old MariaDB database to Payload CMS — including converting legacy HTML to Lexical rich text format while preserving all existing URLs and SEO value. Key requirements also included bilingual support (Polish and English), a fully editable CMS for non-technical staff, and a design that builds client trust.
Solution
- Next.js 16 with App Router for optimal performance and SEO
- PayloadCMS 3 for complete content management with custom blocks
- Complex MariaDB to Payload CMS migration — 1,444+ documents, 1,685 images, HTML-to-Lexical conversion
- Bilingual support via next-intl with full Polish and English coverage
- PostgreSQL 17 database for robust relational data and advanced querying
- Docker deployment on VPS via Coolify with health checks and CI/CD
See it in action
Technologies
Key Features
PayloadCMS Blocks
Fully customizable page sections editable through admin panel
Bilingual Content
Complete Polish and English language support with easy switching
SEO Optimization
Structured data, meta tags, and Core Web Vitals optimization
Team Profiles
Dynamic lawyer profiles with specializations and contact details
Practice Areas
Editable practice area pages with case studies and expertise
Content Migration
Custom migration scripts for 1,444+ documents from legacy MariaDB
Full-Text Search
Server-side search across all content types with filters
Cookie Consent
GDPR-compliant consent management with GA4 integration
Newsletter
Email subscription via Resend with server actions
Results
The new website significantly improved the law firm visibility in search engines, doubling organic traffic within the first three months. The fully editable CMS empowered the firm to manage all content independently, from team profiles to practice area descriptions. The bilingual support opened access to international clients, while the modern, responsive design built trust with visitors across all devices.
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