Thoughts on Twitter, er, X
I joined Twitter back in April of 2008. I don’t remember why I joined, but it became a fun little hangout and I enjoyed it. While I left both my personal and business Twitter accounts open, I haven’t…
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Insights on web design, development, and running a small studio.
No, I (Probably) Won’t Reply to Your Email Right Away
For a balanced approach to client communication, steering away from constant email checking is important. The key is to be responsive without being instantly available, fostering healthier client…
Read MoreOur Newsletter Is Back!
I’m excited to announce the official reboot of Block 81 Insights. Subscribers to this newsletter will get info written by me about design, web development, and to a lesser extent, tech in general.
Read MoreI 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 MoreHow 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.
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