Posts by tombo
Ferrari vs Skoda Octavia
WordPress vs the JAMStack and using the right tool for the job. What can happen is that the tail wags the dog (hey that rhymes)
The Maintenance burden of WordPress
One of the main criticisms for Wordpress is the maintenance burden. Regular updates are required for plugins, themes, and Wordpress itself - how should we deal with this?
How much does a website cost?
Taking a look at the cost of building a website from cheap DIY sites to hand crafted bespoke code.
What makes websites look good?
Some designs stand out and look nice. This often comes across as a feeling - this website feels clean, or, this website feels modern. Why is that?
Good SEO Basics
A lot of SEO is just common sense, and repetition. The problem with SEO, like lots of things in life, is that it takes work, and there is no silver bullet.
Can we trust Google page speed for website performance?
Taking a look at website performance and googles page speed checker. Can we trust it or should it be taken with a pinch of salt?
Website redesign and the future
Coming back to freelancing after 2 years, retooling, redesigning my site, and using AI tools and art to create something cohesive