Web Dev Project
PipPulse Academy - Professional trading methodology platform
Overview
PipPulse Academy needed a high-converting landing page to present a comprehensive trading methodology course with limited annual enrollment spots.
I built a sophisticated countdown system, multi-step application form with Google Sheets integration, and conversion-optimized sections that communicate professional value while maintaining exclusivity.
Problem
The platform required precise time-gated launches with automatic content reveals, while avoiding hydration issues in Next.js 16.
We needed a complex application form that saves to Google Sheets, sends automated emails, and maintains a smooth user experience across multiple steps.
Tech Stack
Features
Client-side countdown system: Custom hook-based countdown with automatic content gating that eliminates hydration mismatches and handles timezone conversions seamlessly.
Multi-step application form: Sophisticated form dialog with progress indicators, validation, step-by-step data collection, and smooth transitions between application stages.
Google Sheets integration: Automated application data submission to Google Sheets with email notifications, comprehensive error handling, and duplicate prevention.
Performance-optimized sections: Dynamic imports for below-the-fold content, animated section reveals, and optimized asset loading for buttery-smooth scrolling experience.
Final Site
Learnings
Solving Next.js 16 hydration issues with countdown timers required separating client components with ssr:false dynamic imports.
Building reusable form components with TypeScript strict mode and Zod validation improved maintainability and user experience.
Challenges
Managing countdown state across multiple components while avoiding server-client mismatches demanded a centralized controller pattern.
Balancing urgency-driven design elements with professional credibility required careful UX testing and copy refinement.
