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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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