Calling 2022 done
My brief recap of 2022 and what I hope 2023 brings.
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Insights on web design, development, and running a small studio.
A Year on Fastmail
A recap of a full year on Fastmail.
Read MoreSome Thoughts on ExpressionEngine 7
ExpressionEngine 7 has been released. In this article, we highlight some of the points discussed in the launch event and give some thoughts on EE as a whole.
Read MoreHow to Move from Bitbucket to Github
Read MoreThe Seventh Week Sabbatical – Part 2
Part 2 in my series on the Seventh Week Sabbatical.
Read MoreThe Seventh Week Sabbatical – Part 1
The first post on a series on the Seventh Week Sabbatical—what it is and why I've leaned into it.
Read MoreThe Iron Triangle (of Web Design Project Expectations)
The Triangle of Expectations (i.e. “good, fast, cheap") doesn't really work—the Iron Triangle does.
Read MoreWhy I Ditched Basecamp
Basecamp made a huge mistake and lost Block 81 as a customer. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Read MoreThoughts on 2021
Thoughts on 2021 and a look at 2022.
Read MoreWhy I Don’t Do Unscheduled Phone Calls
Sticking to scheduled phone calls only was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my business. Here's why.
Read MoreWhy Your Website Needs a Privacy Policy
If you run a website pretty much anywhere in the world, you’re going to need a privacy policy that complies with local regulations and laws.
Read MoreHow I Manage Fonts On My Mac
Here's how I keep font management on my Mac simple and straightforward. Plus, it's free!
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