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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 to Webflow: A Step-by-Step Handoff Guide

A practical handoff workflow for taking Figma designs into Webflow, covering file preparation, the sync itself, and the work the plugin cannot do for you.

Webflow Figma August 6, 2026

How Much Does It Cost to Build or Migrate a Shopify Store?

What it actually costs to build a new Shopify store or migrate an existing one, separated into platform fees, development cost and ongoing running costs.

Shopify August 4, 2026

Dedicated Developer vs Project-Based Pricing: What’s Better for Ongoing Work?

Which engagement model suits continuous development work: a dedicated developer on monthly capacity, or quoting each project separately? Includes the break-even point and a decision framework.

August 3, 2026

How to Hire a Dedicated Developer Without Micromanaging Them

Micromanagement is usually a symptom of unclear expectations, not an untrustworthy developer. Here is how to set up a dedicated developer engagement so oversight becomes unnecessary.

August 2, 2026

What to Look for in a WooCommerce Development Partner

The commerce-specific criteria that separate a real WooCommerce development partner from a general WordPress developer, plus the red flags and questions to ask before you commit.

WordPress Woocommerce August 1, 2026

Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Webflow Developer

Short answer: Before hiring a Webflow developer, ask about their experience with CMS architecture, who retains ownership of the Webflow account and files after launch, how they handle custom interactions and integrations, what happens if something breaks post-launch, and whether their quote is fixed-price or hourly. Vague or evasive answers to any of these are […]

Webflow July 29, 2026

How to Hire a WordPress Developer: A Complete Vetting Checklist

Short answer: Vetting a WordPress developer means checking four things before you pay anything: a portfolio of live, functioning sites (not screenshots), verifiable references or reviews, a clear answer on post-launch support/warranty, and a fixed quote or transparent hourly rate tied to a defined scope. Skipping any one of these is how businesses end up […]

WordPress July 28, 2026

How Much Does a Webflow Website Cost?

Short answer: A Webflow website typically costs $1,500–$5,000 for a simple 5-10 page marketing site, $5,000–$15,000 for a mid-size business site with CMS content, and $15,000–$40,000+ for a complex build with e-commerce, custom interactions, or integrations. On top of development cost, budget $14–$39/month for Webflow’s own hosting plan, separate from whoever builds the site. What […]

Webflow July 20, 2026

How to Vet a Shopify Developer’s Portfolio (Red Flags to Avoid)

Short answer: A trustworthy Shopify developer’s portfolio should show live, functioning stores you can actually click through, a mix of theme customization and app/API work, and verifiable client references. Red flags include portfolios full of screenshots instead of live links, generic “we did everything” descriptions with no specifics, and an inability to explain their own […]

Shopify July 19, 2026

Fixed-Price vs Hourly WordPress Developers: Which Pricing Model Actually Saves You Money?

Short answer: Fixed-price pricing saves you money on well-defined projects like custom themes, redesigns, or WooCommerce builds, because you know the total cost upfront and the risk of scope creep sits with the developer, not you. Hourly pricing saves you money on ongoing work like maintenance, small fixes, or evolving projects where the scope isn’t […]

WordPress July 16, 2026

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