Why I Never Tell Clients When I’m Traveling
Ever told a client you’re going on vacation, only to hear, “But you’re still available, right?”—and just like that, your trip is ruined?
As...
What’s Actually Slowing Down Your WordPress Site (It’s NOT Your Host!)
Is your WordPress site slow? Before you blame your host, let’s get real—your hosting is probably NOT the problem.
I’ve been managing WordPress ...
The Most Profitable Web Dev Skill (It’s NOT What You Think!)
Think the highest-paid web developers are the ones writing the cleanest code or mastering the latest frameworks? Think again.
After 25+ years in web ...
5 Brutal Lessons from 25+ Years in Web Development
After 25+ years in web development, I’ve learned some hard lessons—many of them the hard way. If you’ve been in the industry long enough, you’...
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...