Straight writing on software and the web.
Practical notes from senior engineers on software development, consulting, website builds, and keeping sites fast and reliable — no fluff, no thought-leadership theatre.
A website maintenance checklist for small businessesThe website support and maintenance tasks that actually matter — what to check monthly, quarterly, and yearly to keep your site fast, secure, and online.
Website builders vs. custom development: when each makes senseDIY website builders like Wix and Squarespace vs. a professionally built custom site — an honest look at when each is the right call for a business.
When to hire a software consultant (and when not to)The specific moments when bringing in senior, independent software consulting pays for itself — and the times you're better off without it.
Custom software vs. off-the-shelf: how to actually decideA practical framework for deciding between custom software development and a SaaS product — without the sales pitch from either side.