Why Are Newsletters So Painful?
Newsletters don’t have any right to be as complicated or as expensive to run as they are. So I quit mine.
Tag: web
What Happened When I Replied to a Sponsored Content Email?
I receive offers for sponsored content on a daily basis. I decided to reply to one of them to see what happened.
What's the Alternative to Firefox?
Firefox is great, but they’re not doing themselves any favours recently. Does a viable alternative to Firefox exist?
Gemini Isn't The Solution To The Broken Web
I’m not sure if you heard, but The Web Is F*cked and techies everywhere are touting the Gemini protocol as its saviour. I disagree. A lot.
Comparing Static Site Hosts; Which Is The Best Host For A Static Site?
I have compared a number of static site hosts to see which is the best *for me* in terms of performance, build times and pricing. This post contains the results of that research.
Testing Netlify Analytics
I decided to take Netlify Analytics for a spin to see what it's like. Overall I wasn't that impressed and I don't think I'll continue to use it.
How To Add Search To A Jekyll Site
When I flipped from WordPress to Jekyll, one thing I really missed was the ability to search my posts on-site. I've now added a proper search tool and this post will show you can do it too.
Goodbye WordPress, I've Switched To Jekyll (Again)
I've decided to leave WordPress behind and switch to Jekyll...for a second time. This post explains why.
The Pagination Predicament
I've removed pagination on my blog, mainly so you don't have to wade through pages, but also for SEO. Let me explain why...
A Reality Where CSS And JavaScript Doesn't Exist?
Bradley Taunt recently wrote about what his web utopia looks like; an Internet without CSS or JavaScript. While I agree that both are overused (particularly JS), I think Bradley went a little far.
Pimping My Type - Improving My Website's Typography
I recently had a session with the incredibly talented Oliver Schöndorfer of Pimp My Type, who gave some great tips for improving my website's typography.
The Importance Of An About Page
Having a useful about page, like mine, is very important as it lets your readers both learn about you, and connect with you.
Core Web Vitals and WordPress
Google recently announced Core Web Vitals and it worries WordPress site owners everywhere. There's no need to be worried; I get a perfect 100 across the board and it's relatively simple to do.
The Hunt For Better WordPress Hosting
I've recently been trying to improve my WordPress hosting workflow, and the related costs involved. It hasn't been a great success so far.
Adding The Post Title To My "Reply By Email" Button
I recently wrote about online conversations and engagements where I talked about using plain old email instead of comments. Off the back of that post, I got chatting with Luke Harris, who does something very similar on his site.
What’s In A Font? Website Typography Best Practices
I love web design and website typography is a huge part of that. It turns out that I'm somewhat of a typography nerd, so I wanted to share some of what I've learned in this regard here.
Migrating From Yoast To RankMath Broke My Site
I've been a Yoast Premium user for a few years now, but decided to switch to RankMath recently. It didn't go well.
Chasing Visitors - The Web Analytics Rabbit Hole
When I check my web analytics the response is often frustration, or even mild anxiety. I'm in a perpetual cycle of thinking <it's not enough! This obsession isn't healthy, so what's the point?
Building A Self-Hosted Journal
My wife keeps a journal, and I've been thinking about doing the same. Being the nerd that I am, I wanted something techie, so I built a self-hosted journal.
Internet Cold Callers & Their Link Sharing Emails
I regularly get emails from site owners asking me to link share with a post on their site. But one link sharing request I got recently was a doozey…