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Notes on building for the web.
Practical thoughts on web development, small-business websites, and what I've learned from 14+ years of shipping software.
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Redesigning ARED Furniture Repair's Website from 800 Miles Away
A case study of redesigning a furniture repair website in Wylie, TX. How a conversation at my dad's house turned into my first freelance client, and what I found under the hood of a site that scored 99 on Lighthouse.
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What's actually in a website maintenance plan
Hosting, monitoring, monthly hours, what isn't included, and what to ask before signing up for ongoing site work.
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How I Audit a Small Business Website in 15 Minutes
The checklist I use to find what Lighthouse misses. Broken links, wrong business info, the small stuff that costs real leads. 15 minutes, start to finish.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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