Introduction
WordCamp Bharatpur 2025 wasn’t just another tech conference for me it was a turning point. As someone who’s always been fascinated by web development and content creation, attending this event opened my eyes to the true potential of WordPress beyond simple blogs and business websites. The energy, the community, and the innovative ideas shared during those two days sparked something in me that I couldn’t ignore.
Walking into the venue on day one, I had no idea that by the end of the conference, I’d be planning my own WordPress-powered writing platform. But that’s exactly what happened. And now, just weeks later, UnfilteredWrites is live a subdomain dedicated to authentic tech content, built entirely on WordPress.
The Spark: What Happened at WordCamp
The sessions at WordCamp Bharatpur 2025 were incredible. From talks about headless WordPress to discussions on building scalable content platforms, every presentation seemed to speak directly to ideas I’d been mulling over for months. But it was during a breakout session on “WordPress as a Platform, Not Just a CMS” that everything clicked.
The speaker talked about how WordPress has evolved from a simple blogging tool into a full-fledged application framework. They showed examples of online learning platforms, membership sites, and community-driven content hubs all powered by WordPress. That’s when I realized: I could build the writing platform I’d been dreaming about without reinventing the wheel.
During the networking sessions, I met developers from all over Nepal and beyond. We talked about the challenges of creating spaces for authentic tech content. Everyone seemed to agree that the internet is flooded with AI-generated fluff and SEO-optimized nonsense that doesn’t actually help developers. We needed something different something real.
Why UnfilteredWrites?
I’ve always believed that the best tech content comes from real experiences. When you’re debugging a problem at 2 AM, you don’t need another generic tutorial that’s been rewritten a thousand times. You need someone who’s been in the trenches, who’s faced the same issue, and who can explain the solution in plain language.
That’s the gap I wanted to fill with UnfilteredWrites. A platform where developers, data analysts, AI enthusiasts, and tech writers could share their actual experiences. No corporate jargon. No clickbait headlines. Just raw, practical knowledge from people who know what they’re talking about.
The subdomain approach made perfect sense. I already had my main portfolio site, but I wanted UnfilteredWrites to have its own identity. A place that felt like a community hub rather than just another section of a personal website. WordPress made this incredibly easy to set up and manage.
Building It: The Technical Journey
Setting up the subdomain was straightforward thanks to cPanel. I created write.adhikariabhinav.com, installed WordPress, and got to work on customization. The beauty of WordPress is that you can start with a solid foundation and build exactly what you need on top of it.
I chose a clean, minimalist theme as my base and heavily customized it to match my vision. Dark mode was a must — most developers prefer it, and it gives the site a modern, focused feel. I stripped out all the unnecessary elements and focused on readability and user experience.
The most exciting part was building the article submission system. I wanted writers to be able to submit their content directly through the site, without needing WordPress accounts or dealing with complicated processes. Using custom page templates and PHP, I created a submission form that:
Validates content (minimum 300 words, required fields)
Uploads featured images
Saves submissions as draft posts
Sends email notifications to both me and the writer
Stores author information for proper attribution
This was all done with custom code no heavy plugins that would slow down the site. Every line of code was written with performance and user experience in mind.
The Challenges
Of course, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. The biggest challenge was getting the form validation to work properly. I needed to ensure that submissions met quality standards without making the process frustrating for writers. After several iterations, I found the right balance: clear guidelines upfront, real-time word count display, and helpful error messages.
Another hurdle was email deliverability. Making sure notification emails didn’t end up in spam folders required proper configuration of SMTP and SPF records. But once that was sorted, everything worked beautifully.
The category system also needed careful thought. I wanted categories that were specific enough to be useful but broad enough to accommodate various tech topics. AI, LLMs, Python, Data Analytics, and Web Development became my core categories, with room to add more as the community grows.
What’s Next
UnfilteredWrites is just getting started with about 9 authors already. The platform is live, the submission system works flawlessly, and I’m already reaching out to writers in my network to contribute their insights. The goal is to build a repository of authentic, high-quality tech content that actually helps people solve real problems.
I’m also planning to add features like view counters, comment systems, and writer profiles to make the platform more interactive. The WordPress ecosystem makes all of this possible without starting from scratch.
Conclusion
WordCamp Bharatpur 2025 reminded me why I love working with technology. It’s not just about the code or the frameworks it’s about building things that bring people together and solve real problems. UnfilteredWrites is my contribution to the tech community, and it wouldn’t exist without the inspiration and knowledge I gained at that conference. This lead to me buying the tickets for the Wordcamp Nepal happening in butwal at mid january 2026.
If you’re a developer, data analyst, or tech enthusiast with knowledge to share, I invite you to submit your articles. Let’s build a platform where authentic voices can be heard, where real experiences are valued, and where the tech community can learn from each other without the noise.
Thank you to everyone who organized and participated in WordCamp Bharatpur 2025. You’ve inspired not just me, but countless others to push the boundaries of what’s possible with WordPress.
