Web design is one of those fields that looks easy from the outside. You see a polished homepage and think, “That probably took a few hours.” But behind the scenes, there's so much more that goes into building a professional, functional, and fast website. There's...
Accessibility is one of those things in web design that's easy to overlook, especially in the early days. When I first started building websites, I didn’t give it much thought. I was focused on the layout, colors, fonts, etc. Over time I’ve come to understand just how...
Starting a brand new website from scratch can feel both exciting and a little intimidating. The possibilities are endless... which is kind of the problem. When there’s no structure, no content, and no visual direction yet, it’s easy to feel stuck staring at that blank...
I’ve heard a lot of wild assumptions about web design, some from clients, some from people outside the industry. These myths might seem harmless at first, but they can really get in the way of a successful project or a good client-designer relationship. I’m busting...
I’ll admit it, I have a STRONG dislike for Squarespace. I’ve tried using it, and every time I find myself frustrated by how clunky and restrictive it feels. Basic options are buried in menus, customization is painfully limited, and don’t even get me started on...
Over the years, I’ve worked with some amazing clients—people who value my time, respect my expertise, and trust me to bring their vision to life. But I’ve also had my fair share of nightmare clients. You know the type: the ones who expect top-tier work for pennies,...
Web design is often seen as a solo, creative pursuit—a designer tucked away in their workspace, crafting something beautiful and functional. While there’s some truth to that image, I’ve learned that the best websites are rarely the product of a single mind....
When I first started building websites, I made a lot of mistakes that, looking back, could have been avoided with a little more guidance. The truth is, there’s a learning curve to creating a site that’s both visually appealing and functional. If I could go back and...
As someone who is deeply invested in web design, I spend a lot of time browsing sites for inspiration and research. We all know that a great website can draw us in, but a bad one? It’s enough to make you want to throw your laptop out the window (figuratively, of...
Web design is one of those fields that looks easy from the outside. You see a polished homepage and think, “That probably took a few hours.” But behind the scenes, there's so much more that goes into building a professional, functional, and fast website. There's...
Accessibility is one of those things in web design that's easy to overlook, especially in the early days. When I first started building websites, I didn’t give it much thought. I was focused on the layout, colors, fonts, etc. Over time I’ve come to understand just how...
Starting a brand new website from scratch can feel both exciting and a little intimidating. The possibilities are endless... which is kind of the problem. When there’s no structure, no content, and no visual direction yet, it’s easy to feel stuck staring at that blank...
I’ve heard a lot of wild assumptions about web design, some from clients, some from people outside the industry. These myths might seem harmless at first, but they can really get in the way of a successful project or a good client-designer relationship. I’m busting...
I’ll admit it, I have a STRONG dislike for Squarespace. I’ve tried using it, and every time I find myself frustrated by how clunky and restrictive it feels. Basic options are buried in menus, customization is painfully limited, and don’t even get me started on...
Over the years, I’ve worked with some amazing clients—people who value my time, respect my expertise, and trust me to bring their vision to life. But I’ve also had my fair share of nightmare clients. You know the type: the ones who expect top-tier work for pennies,...
Web design is often seen as a solo, creative pursuit—a designer tucked away in their workspace, crafting something beautiful and functional. While there’s some truth to that image, I’ve learned that the best websites are rarely the product of a single mind....
When I first started building websites, I made a lot of mistakes that, looking back, could have been avoided with a little more guidance. The truth is, there’s a learning curve to creating a site that’s both visually appealing and functional. If I could go back and...
As someone who is deeply invested in web design, I spend a lot of time browsing sites for inspiration and research. We all know that a great website can draw us in, but a bad one? It’s enough to make you want to throw your laptop out the window (figuratively, of...