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Notes from building software, thoughts on how we build websites today - and why it often doesn't need to be this complicated.
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September 7, 2026
What happens behind the Save button?
How much work does it take to keep a simple website update genuinely simple? A snapshot of Direct Edit development: 211 commits, 31 releases, and 279 automated checks.
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August 18, 2026
How does a direct editor work?
A direct editor lets you update text, images, links, and SEO while viewing the finished page. See how direct editing works and when it is the right fit.
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April 28, 2026
How much does a "quick fix" on a client's website really cost you?
Why agencies lose margin on static site maintenance - real numbers, two bad options, and a third one that works.
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April 21, 2026
You own a website - but does it really belong to you?
The hidden traps waiting behind every change on your own site - and the third way between a CMS and helplessness.
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April 14, 2026
45 minutes to change two links in a footer
Why does fixing two links on a simple website take 45 minutes? A note on the unnecessary complexity of modern workflows - and how I decided to stop putting up with it.
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