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

Code

Organizing CSS/SCSS files

Learn how to organize CSS/SCSS files with a high-level folder structure approach. Practical tips for maintaining clean, scalable stylesheets.

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Code

Two Tools I Use For Compiling Website Assets

There are two specific tools I use for compiling web assets when we build out sites.

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Tools & Platforms

Hello Fastmail!

Why I switched to Fastmail, how it went, and why you might want to consider it.

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Productivity & PM

Organizing My Life With Things 3

Things 3 is one of my favorite apps ever—and it keeps me organized and chaos at bay.

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Tools & Platforms

Why I Avoid Google As Much As Possible (and Alternatives)

Google is everywhere. This article aims to simply provide a list of alternatives to Google products I use on a regular basis.

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Studio News

2020 Recap

My look back at 2020.

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Productivity & PM

Why I Switched Back to Basecamp

There's no such thing as the perfect project management tool, especially if you need to let clients access it. Basecamp comes close, so I switched back.

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Productivity & PM

Simplifying My Bullet Journal

I went from using a Bullet Journal the "right way" to not using one to using one again. Only this time it's far better suited for my workflow.

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For Clients

It's Time to Rethink Your RFP

RFPs have a ton of pros and cons. But it may be time to rethink them altogether.

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For Clients

Signs Your SEO Agency Doesn’t Know What They’re Doing

There are still of people and full-fledged businesses out there that claim to know SEO when in fact they don’t. Here are some signs to watch out for.

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Code

All Aboard the Tailwind CSS Bandwagon

I've done it. A year later and I'm (happily) fully aboard the Tailwind CSS bandwagon.

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Studio News

Block 81 Turns 17

Although I formally started this studio seventeen years ago, I had zero long-term plans for it.

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