Thoughts on building software that lasts
Insights on web development, design, Laravel, the TALL stack, and building software that matters.
Build Integrations You Can Walk Away From
A Laravel WhatsApp package hides two backends behind one interface. That design choice separates integrations you control from ones your vendor controls.
Before You Pay for SEO, Finish the Free Profile Google Already Gave You
Most Northwest Arkansas businesses pay for SEO while leaving their Google Business Profile half-built. Here's what to finish first, and why it wins more leads.
City-Level Keywords Aren't Local Enough Anymore
Whole-city local SEO is losing ground to neighborhood-level signals. Here's what actually moves rankings in 2026, from a shop that builds local pages for a living.
AI Is Eating Your Google Traffic. Here's How to Get Cited Instead.
Sixty percent of searches now end without a click. Rankings matter less. Citations matter more. Here's what that actually means for your website in 2026.
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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