Case Study: Custom Development and Server Optimization for High-Traffic Language Database

Client Overview

Our client operates kak-pishetsya.com, one of the largest online resources dedicated to Russian language grammar and spelling. The platform provides a comprehensive database of over 5 million word forms, totaling more than 7 GB of linguistic data.

Challenges

• The project required handling and efficiently serving a massive database of Russian word forms.
• The platform needed to serve over 40,000 daily visitors, including spikes of simultaneous user activity.
• Stability, speed, and high availability were critical due to the informational nature of the service.
• The client required full custom development — the project could not rely on standard CMS solutions like WordPress.

Our Solution

We implemented a fully custom technical solution to meet the unique demands of this high-traffic project:

Custom Development

• Designed and developed a fully custom web application tailored to handle complex search queries across millions of records.
• Built optimized database structures to support fast and accurate search results.
• Developed a lightweight and efficient user interface focused on speed, usability, and scalability.

Server Infrastructure

• Configured and deployed a dedicated VPS server optimized for high-load web applications.
• Tuned server performance for database-intensive operations and high concurrent user loads.
• Implemented automated backups, security hardening, and system monitoring for stability and uptime.

Ongoing Support

• Continuous performance monitoring to ensure reliable service during peak loads.
• Regular maintenance, updates, and server-level optimizations.
• Quick response to any technical issues, ensuring maximum uptime and stability.

Results

• The platform now serves 40,000+ daily visitors with fast response times and stable performance.
• The custom system efficiently handles over 5 million word forms, providing instant search results to users.
• The VPS server setup ensures stable operation even under heavy traffic peaks.
• The platform has become a trusted resource for Russian language learners, students, and professionals.

Conclusion

High-traffic, data-intensive platforms require custom development and carefully optimized infrastructure. This project demonstrates how tailored solutions combined with properly configured server environments can deliver exceptional performance, even for extremely demanding web applications.