My site runs an accessibility scan on every single push—axe checks plus heading-structure rules, across every public page and the signed-in admin, wired into the same browser tests that already run in CI. Here's the exact setup, what it has actually caught, and an honest list of what it can't catch.
No security team, no budget line, one person—and the site still takes payments, fetches URLs server-side, and delivers paid files. Here's the real threat model I built against and the concrete defenses in production right now: database-backed rate limiting, an SSRF-hardened importer, a CSP allowlist, and HMAC-gated downloads.
A plain look at what a small business website really costs in 2026, comparing DIY builders, freelancers, and agencies. I break down hidden fees like Google Workspace and domains so you know exactly what to budget.
Using AI for website copy often leads to generic, buzzword-heavy text that breaks trust. Here is how I prompt AI to keep my voice, leverage its structure, and edit the draft before anything goes live.
This site's mobile Total Blocking Time was 670ms, and the biggest single cause was the JavaScript animation library powering some fade-ins. I removed it, rebuilt every effect with CSS and a 20-line scroll observer, and TBT dropped to 170ms—with the animations looking identical. Here's the exact technique, copyable, plus the two tests that make sure the win never quietly reverses.
I explain what web hosting does, how shared, VPS, and managed hosting differ, and what a small business website actually needs without the usual upsells.
A plain-language guide to how Google finds a new website, what helps a small local business rank, what wastes money, and why useful SEO results usually take months.
A plain look at the AI coding tools I pay for while building sites like this one: Claude (mainly Claude Code), ChatGPT, and Grok. What each does well, where they fall short, pricing notes, and who should pick what.
Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30, 2026. Here's what actually goes on sale for dev tools, hosting, domains, VPNs, and coffee gear—plus how I decide what is worth buying so I skip the junk.
AI Overviews and algorithm shifts can cut reach overnight. An email list still converts. Here’s an honest look at Kit, Substack, beehiiv, and Ghost—and which fits a blog-plus-deals site.
I optimize content so ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews cite it. Lead with direct answers, add Article and FAQPage JSON-LD, and keep claims consistent. Here's the simple process.
