Using Ruby on Rails to Collect and Manage User Feedback for Content Websites
Hello everyone,
I’m new to the GoRails forum and currently learning Ruby on Rails for practical, real-world use cases. I wanted to share how I’m thinking about using Rails for feedback and content management systems.
I run a small niche website focused on gaming content (mainly Geometry Dash), and one challenge I face is managing:
User feedback and suggestions
Download-related questions
Performance and usability insights
Structured data from users
From what I’ve learned so far, Ruby on Rails seems like a great option for building:
Simple feedback forms
Admin dashboards
Data-driven content improvements
Scalable backend systems
My goal is to eventually move away from basic form plugins and experiment with a custom Rails-based solution to better understand my audience and improve site quality.
For reference, this is the site I’m working on:
I’d appreciate advice from experienced Rails developers:
Is Rails a good choice for small-to-medium feedback systems?
Any recommended gems or learning paths for beginners?
Thanks in advance, and I’m excited to learn from this community.