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Notes on WordPress, Webflow
& Shopify development.

Practical guides on hiring developers, choosing a platform, and running web projects that ship on time.

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Figma

What to Do When Your Developer Disappears Mid-Project

What to do when a web developer stops responding, starting with the access problem most people deal with last, plus how to prevent it happening again.

Shopify

Shopify vs WooCommerce for Growing Ecommerce Brands

Which platform still fits in two years? A comparison of Shopify and WooCommerce focused on how growing brands actually hit each platform's limits.

August 23, 2026
Woocommerce

Why Is My WordPress Site Slow? 12 Common Causes

A plain-English diagnostic guide to a slow WordPress site: what the timing of the slowdown tells you, twelve common causes, and what you can check yourself today.

August 22, 2026
WordPress

WordPress Site Speed Optimization: A Developer’s Checklist

A developer's checklist for WordPress performance, ordered by impact: measure first, then hosting, caching, images, scripts and database, with a 15-point summary.

August 20, 2026
Woocommerce

WooCommerce Checkout Issues That Kill Conversions

Why WooCommerce stores lose orders at checkout, how to find the actual drop-off point before changing anything, and a prioritised fix list from quick wins to developer work.

August 20, 2026
WordPress

Codeable vs Toptal vs Upwork: Which Is Right for Your Project?

A practical comparison of Codeable, Toptal and Upwork covering how each vets developers, what they really cost once fees are included, and which suits which project.

August 19, 2026

In-House Dev Team vs Freelancer Marketplace: The Hidden Costs of “Freelancer Roulette”

Marketplace rates look cheaper until you count vetting time, failed engagements, rebuilt context and the absence of a warranty. A fair comparison of both models.

August 13, 2026
Webflow

Webflow vs WordPress in 2026: Which Platform Fits Your Business?

An up-to-date comparison of Webflow and WordPress covering Webflow's May 2026 pricing restructure, true running costs, maintenance burden, and which platform suits which kind of business.

August 12, 2026

Signs Your Agency Needs a White-Label Dev Partner

A diagnostic guide to whether your agency has hit a delivery capacity ceiling, including the signs that point elsewhere and a short self-assessment.

August 10, 2026
WordPress

WordPress Security Checklist for Business Owners (Non-Technical Guide)

Most WordPress hacks are automated and preventable. A non-technical checklist covering updates, login security, backups, hosting and what to do if the worst happens.

August 9, 2026

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