My Blog
Thoughts on web development, building websites for small businesses, and what I've learned from 14+ years of engineering for the web.
How I Rebuilt Critter Care's Website from Scratch
A case study of rebuilding a pet sitting website from a dated IONOS template to a fast, modern Astro site. Before/after screenshots and technical details.
Free Wedding Websites Aren't Really Free
Zola, The Knot, and Withjoy offer free wedding sites. But they make money somewhere. Here's how, and what it means for your wedding.
Building a Sports Alert Tool That Gets Used Every Game Day
A friend needed a faster way to post player status alerts on social media during live games. I built Sports Shortcuts in a weekend.
An AI Bot Tried to Hire Me (It Didn't Go Well)
A scam bot posing as a potential client emailed me about building a website. I decided to play along and see how far it would go.
How Much Does a Website Cost for a Small Business in Denver?
A straightforward breakdown of website costs for small businesses in Denver and the Front Range. What to expect, what affects pricing, and how to get value.
5 Signs Your Small Business Website Needs a Redesign
How to tell if your website is hurting your business. Five clear signals that it's time for a redesign, from load times to mobile experience.
Why Your Denver Business Needs More Than a Wix Template
Template builders are convenient but come with real trade-offs in speed, SEO, and flexibility. What small business owners should know before choosing.