Thoughts on building software that lasts
Insights on web development, design, Laravel, the TALL stack, and building software that matters.
Laravel's Bug Tracker Just Disappeared. Here's What That Means for Your App.
Taylor Otwell turned off GitHub Issues on most Laravel packages. It's a bigger deal for the businesses running on those packages than for the developers filing PRs.
The First Impression Your Website Makes Isn't Your Homepage
When someone shares your link in a text, Slack, or LinkedIn, a preview card shows up first. Most small business sites get this wrong, and it costs them the click.
Kinetic Logos Are Trending in 2026. Most Small Businesses Should Sit This One Out.
Motion-first branding is real, but it costs more than agencies disclose. Here's when a kinetic logo earns its keep, and when it just burns budget.
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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