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Insights on web design, development, and running a small studio.

Web Accessibility: The Business Decision That's Easier Than You Think

July 23, 2025

Making your website accessible isn't just about compliance—it's about expanding your market reach. With 26% of adults living with disabilities, accessibility barriers are costing you qualified prospects. Discover the hidden barriers turning clients away and how fixing them creates a competitive advantage.

Will AI Kill SEO? Why It Actually Strengthens It Instead

July 16, 2025

The "AI will kill SEO" narrative is everywhere, but AI systems still rely on search engines and well-optimized content to provide answers. Instead of killing SEO, AI is transforming it and creating new opportunities for visibility. Quality, expert-driven content has never been more valuable.

22 Years of Block 81

July 9, 2025

After 22 years in web design, I'm reflecting on the journey from table-based layouts and Flash to responsive design and modern workflows. From learning that responsiveness means client communication as much as code to embracing location-independent work, here are the lessons that have shaped Block 81.

Organizing My Life With Things 3 in 2025

July 2, 2025

An updated look at my streamlined Things 3 productivity system after four years of refinement. Discover how I've evolved my task management approach with a focus on Life Admin+, structured Internal Fridays for business development, and maintaining a trusted system that actually works in practice.

How User Experience Design Increases Website Conversion Rates

June 25, 2025

Poor user experience doesn't just frustrate visitors—it actively sends them to your competitors. Learn how the 7 essential UX elements can transform your website from a business expense into a conversion-generating asset. Discover why visitors abandon sites and how strategic UX improvements can dramatically boost your conversion rates.