Will AI Replace Web Developers? My Honest Take
AI is evolving insanely fast, and web developers are feeling the pressure. Headlines scream about our “inevitable extinction,” but is that reality...
When to Fire a Client: A Hard Business Lesson
Letting go of a long-term client is never easy, especially when they’ve been a major revenue source for years. But sometimes, holding on does more h...
Web Dev in 2025: Easier Than Ever, Harder Than Ever
Web development in 2025 is a paradox—it’s never been easier to start, but making a living as a developer has never been harder. With AI-generated ...
How to Handle Pushy Clients & Unrealistic Deadlines
One of the toughest parts of web development is dealing with pushy clients and made-up deadlines. Clients disappear for weeks, and then suddenly, ever...
Should Developers Charge for Estimates & Consulting?
As developers, we constantly walk the fine line between estimating projects for free and charging for our expertise. Clients want to know the cost bef...
Is WordPress Still Worth It in 2025?
Every year, someone declares WordPress is dead—but here we are in 2025, and it still powers 35-40% of the web.
🔹 Wix, Squarespace, Shopify—the...
What I Wish Clients Knew About Web Development
I love my clients. I really do. But after 25+ years in web development, there are a few things I wish every client understood.
💡 This isn’t just...
The Skills That Keep You Employed in Web Dev
Web development moves fast—there are new frameworks, languages, and trends. But after 25+ years in the industry, I can tell you that most of what pe...
A 50 y/o Web Dev: Relic or Resource?
This is the year I turn 50, and let me tell you—this one feels big. When I was a kid, I thought 40 was ancient. But when I hit 40? No big deal. Now,...
Toxic Devs - Ignore & Cash the Checks!
🚨 Developer toxicity is real. If you’ve ever been told your tech stack sucks, that you’re not a “real” developer, or that using tools like ...
Clients Who Don’t Want to Pay But Still Expect Your Work – Hard Lessons from 25 Years
Ever had a client who doesn’t outright refuse to pay, but they sure don’t want to? They expect full service, urgent updates, and your expertise—...
AI is Taking Over Web Traffic – Are You Ready?
🚨 AI is rewriting the rules of web traffic—are you ready?
SEO isn’t what it used to be. Google’s AI (Gemini) and other AI-driven search tool...