I Ditched Dropbox
In the last year I've moved away from Dropbox almost entirely. Here's why and what I (barely) use Dropbox for now.
Read MoreBlock 81 Blog
Insights on web design, development, and running a small studio.
How to fix “Failed to update columns dictionary object” error in Craft CMS
I ran into a strange issue with Craft and MySQL 8. Here's what happened and how I fixed it.
Read More2023 In the Rearview
Some thoughts and reflections about 2023 as we head into 2024.
Read MoreDefault Apps 2023
I saw this on Chris Coyier’s blog, who got it from someone else, who got the idea from someone else, and I thought I'd do one too. 😊
Read MoreResponsive Form iframes & Seamless.js
Using third-party form services like Typeform, Jotform, Hubspot, or Pardot for your website is not uncommon and generally is pretty easy to embed code without worrying how it will display on various…
Read MoreWhy I Switched to Readwise and Reader
Choosing a reader app is definitely a personal choice, but for me Reader has been hands down the best option.
Read MoreHow to Ensure Your Project Launches on Time
If you're a web design client, how do you make sure your website project launches on time?
Read MoreHow to Write a Support Request to Get Answers Fast
Dealing with a bug or glitch on your site is frustrating enough. Writing a descriptive support request will help you get results faster. Here’s how.
Read MoreSetting Up Clients for Success with Craft CMS
Putting careful thought into what we hand over to clients makes a world of difference. Here's how to do that with Craft CMS.
Read MoreWork-Life Harmony, Not Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance isn’t about separating work and non-work areas of your life. It’s not about having equal, counteracting parts (i.e. work and non-work). And it’s certainly not about pitting the two…
Read MoreGiving Good Feedback During Your Website Project
When a designer or developer asks you, the client, for "feedback", what kind of feedback are we talking about? Here I go over some tips on giving good, useful feedback.
Read MoreThe Seventh Week Sabbatical – Part 3
The final post in a 3-part series on The Seventh Week Sabbatical.
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