The latest articles on Forem by lainey (@lainey_700a31f913db2e8d89). https://forem.com/lainey_700a31f913db2e8d89 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F2950397%2Fd4d316c6-438e-4079-9497-032c75a33684.png https://forem.com/lainey_700a31f913db2e8d89 en lainey Mon, 20 Apr 2026 05:47:10 +0000 https://forem.com/lainey_700a31f913db2e8d89/how-i-built-a-community-wiki-for-a-roblox-game-bridger-western-3oj4 https://forem.com/lainey_700a31f913db2e8d89/how-i-built-a-community-wiki-for-a-roblox-game-bridger-western-3oj4 <h2> What is Bridger Western? </h2> <p>Bridger Western is a Roblox survival game set in the American frontier, blending western gameplay with JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Stands and Jujutsu Kaisen mechanics. It has a dedicated player base but limited official documentation — the official Trello only covers the basics.</p> <p>That gap is exactly why I built <strong><a href="https://bridgerwestern.cc" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bridger Western Wiki</a></strong>.</p> <h2> The Stack </h2> <ul> <li> <strong>Static HTML/CSS/JS</strong> — no framework, just clean semantic HTML</li> <li> <strong>Deployed on Vercel</strong> — fast global CDN, zero config</li> <li> <strong>Custom JS</strong> for search, TOC generation, and ad management</li> <li> <strong>Adsterra</strong> for monetization (Native Banner + Social Bar)</li> </ul> <h2> What the Wiki Covers </h2> <p>The wiki has grown to 60+ pages covering:</p> <ul> <li>🌟 <strong><a href="https://bridgerwestern.cc/stands/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stands Database</a></strong> — All 22 Stands with abilities, acquisition methods, and keybinds</li> <li>🎣 <strong><a href="https://bridgerwestern.cc/fishing/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fishing Guide</a></strong> — Drop rates (Arrow Shard 0.1%, Golden Bass 15k Moola)</li> <li>🃏 <strong><a href="https://bridgerwestern.cc/cards/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cards Guide</a></strong> — All 25 Tarot Cards and best builds</li> <li>🗺️ <strong><a href="https://bridgerwestern.cc/locations/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Locations &amp; NPCs</a></strong> — World map, shops, Flint the Blacksmith, Gyro (Spin questline)</li> <li>🐴 <strong><a href="https://bridgerwestern.cc/locations/horses/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Horse Guide</a></strong> — Stats, pricing formula, Legendary/Mythical mechanics</li> <li>🔫 <strong><a href="https://bridgerwestern.cc/weapons/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Weapons Database</a></strong> — Primary/secondary weapons, Mares Leg guide</li> </ul> <h2> SEO Approach </h2> <p>Since the game has no dominant wiki, there's a real opportunity to rank for long-tail keywords like "bridger western arrow shard drop rate" or "bridger western how to get stand".</p> <p>Key decisions:</p> <ul> <li>Every page has a dedicated <code>&lt;h1&gt;</code>, BreadcrumbList schema, and FAQPage schema where relevant</li> <li>Internal linking is bidirectional — every new page links back to parent sections</li> <li>Sitemap submitted to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools</li> <li>IndexNow integration via GitHub Actions for instant indexing on push</li> </ul> <h2> Lessons Learned </h2> <ol> <li> <strong>Content accuracy matters more than volume</strong> — players will leave immediately if data is wrong</li> <li> <strong>TOC sidebar improves engagement</strong> — pages with "On This Page" have lower bounce rates</li> <li> <strong>Exit-intent popups work</strong> — collecting user intent data helped identify content gaps</li> <li> <strong>Avoid duplicate content</strong> — having the same NPC description on 3 pages splits traffic</li> </ol> <p>The wiki is open and growing. If you're building a game wiki or community resource site, feel free to reach out.</p> <p><strong>Full wiki:</strong> <a href="https://bridgerwestern.cc" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bridgerwestern.cc</a></p> documentation showdev sideprojects webdev lainey Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:59:31 +0000 https://forem.com/lainey_700a31f913db2e8d89/the-forge-calculator-15mf https://forem.com/lainey_700a31f913db2e8d89/the-forge-calculator-15mf <p>Free Forge Calculator for The Forge Roblox game. Calculate crafting resources, materials, and costs instantly. Optimize your forging strategy with our tool.<br> <a href="https://forge-calculator.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://forge-calculator.com/</a></p> lainey Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:27:25 +0000 https://forem.com/lainey_700a31f913db2e8d89/brat-generator-24i https://forem.com/lainey_700a31f913db2e8d89/brat-generator-24i <p><a href="https://bratgenerator.com.cn" rel="noopener noreferrer">brat generator</a></p> webdev