Thoughts on building software that lasts
Insights on web development, design, Laravel, the TALL stack, and building software that matters.
Laravel 13.22 Adds a Small Attribute With a Big Payoff for Complex Apps
Laravel 13.22's BindWhen attribute makes conditional dependencies easier to read, test, and change as a business application grows.
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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