Writing
Thoughts on web development, AI, design, and building digital products.
Mar 2026/3 min
What to Look for When Hiring a Freelance Developer
A practical checklist for evaluating freelance front-end developers — from portfolio to process to red flags.
Mar 2026/3 min
Custom Website vs. Squarespace: An Honest Comparison
When a template site makes sense, when it doesn't, and how to know you've outgrown yours.
Feb 2026/3 min
AI Video for Social Media Marketing: What Actually Works Right Now
The tools are exciting, the workflows are messy, and the 3D gap is real — an honest take on where AI video stands for marketers and creators.
Feb 2026/3 min
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Website?
Timelines for custom websites — from one-page builds to full web apps — and what actually affects the schedule.
Feb 2026/3 min
How Much Does a Custom Website Actually Cost?
Real numbers, no fluff — what goes into pricing a custom-built website and why it costs what it does.
Feb 2026/2 min
Why I Stopped Using WordPress and Never Looked Back
Custom code vs. templates — what changes when you stop cutting corners and start building from scratch.
Jan 2026/2 min
Server Components Changed How I Think About Performance
React Server Components aren't just faster — they change the architecture of how we build for the web.