Web development, local SEO, and small business website tips from a staff software engineer in Denver, CO.https://billbergquist.dev/en-ushttps://billbergquist.dev/blog/free-wedding-websites-arent-free/https://billbergquist.dev/blog/free-wedding-websites-arent-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.Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://billbergquist.dev/blog/building-sports-shortcuts/https://billbergquist.dev/blog/building-sports-shortcuts/A friend needed a faster way to post player status alerts on social media during live games. I built Sports Shortcuts in a weekend.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://billbergquist.dev/blog/ai-scam-bot-freelance-inquiry/https://billbergquist.dev/blog/ai-scam-bot-freelance-inquiry/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.Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://billbergquist.dev/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost-denver/https://billbergquist.dev/blog/how-much-does-a-website-cost-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.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://billbergquist.dev/blog/signs-your-business-website-needs-redesign/https://billbergquist.dev/blog/signs-your-business-website-needs-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.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://billbergquist.dev/blog/rebuilding-critter-care-website/https://billbergquist.dev/blog/rebuilding-critter-care-website/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.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://billbergquist.dev/blog/template-vs-custom-website/https://billbergquist.dev/blog/template-vs-custom-website/Template builders are convenient but come with real trade-offs in speed, SEO, and flexibility. What small business owners should know before choosing.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT