Thoughts on building software that lasts
Insights on web development, design, Laravel, the TALL stack, and building software that matters.
Cloudflare Turns On Visitor Tracking By Default. Here's How To Check.
Cloudflare quietly started enabling Web Analytics on free domains, injecting a tracking beacon without an opt-in step. Here's what site owners should verify.
What I Ask Every Client Before Writing a Single Line of Code
Most web projects go sideways before development even starts. The fix isn't better code — it's better questions. Here's what I ask, and why each one matters.
What It's Actually Like to Work With a Boutique Dev Shop
Boutique means direct access, fast decisions, and real ownership — but it also means you need to show up as an engaged client. Here's what good collaboration looks like from both sides.
How We Onboard a New Client in the First Two Weeks
Process transparency builds trust before a contract is signed. Here's exactly what the first two weeks of a Pixelworx engagement look like, step by step.
How to Write a Good Brief for Your Web Developer
A well-written brief doesn't just help your developer — it forces you to clarify your own thinking before you spend a dollar. Here's what to include and what to skip.
What a Scope of Work Actually Protects You From
Most clients think a scope of work is the developer's protection. It's actually mutual — and here's exactly what it covers and why it matters before work starts.
Why 'Just Make It Look Good' Is the Most Expensive Thing You Can Say to a Developer
Undefined scope isn't freedom — it's a guarantee of misalignment. What it actually costs you, and what to say instead.
The Client Brief Template
A one-page PDF that helps you clarify your project before you talk to any developer. Covers goals, audience, scope, budget, and timeline. Fewer surprises, better outcomes.
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