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Notes from the workshop

Plain-language posts about building websites and web apps, controlling costs, and choosing the right tech — no jargon, no fluff.

August 1, 2026

Why a care plan beats DIY website maintenance

DIY maintenance always starts out fine — until a plugin breaks your site on a Friday night. Here's why a monthly care plan is the cheaper, saner option.

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July 15, 2026

How much does a website really cost to run?

A website isn't a one-time purchase. Between hosting, domains, backups, updates, and fixes, here's what running a site actually costs — and what you're getting for it.

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June 20, 2026

Static vs WordPress in 2026

WordPress still powers a huge chunk of the web — but modern static sites are faster, cheaper, and safer. Here's how to choose for your business.

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