Why 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.
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Insights on web design, development, and running a small studio.
Why 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!
Read MoreDiversity in Web Conferences
The last two web conferences I attended showed a big lack of diversity. This needs to change.
Read MoreHow I Keep My Mac Organized
A high-level view of how I keep my Mac organized, including two key tools to make sure I can keep working through a disaster: Dropbox and Backblaze.
Read MoreWhy Moving Away From Squarespace Is A Pain
While it has some merits, many businesses that start out on Squarespace will eventually need to move away from it and that can be a pain.
Read MoreWhat I Do As A "Full-Stack Designer"
A super high-level explanation of what I do as a full stack designer, including the main tools I use.
Read MoreHow To Write A Support Request To Get Answers Fast
A few ways to help you get support or help with your website faster.
Read MoreTailwind CSS: Back Off The Bandwagon
I can honestly say (again) that Tailwind just isn’t my cup of tea. Here's why.
Read MoreManaging My Time With My Calendar (Or How I Learned To Love Time Blocking)
Your to-do list dictates the next actions for that area or project. But your calendar dictates what to focus on at any given hour through time blocking.
Read MoreOrganizing CSS/SCSS files
Learn how to organize CSS/SCSS files with a high-level folder structure approach. Practical tips for maintaining clean, scalable stylesheets.
Read MoreTwo 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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