Articles
Thoughts on building websites, developer and client tools, and more in the modern age.
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Why Git-Based CMS Pricing Feels Awkward for Freelancers
TinaCMS's $29/mo team tier and recent instability are pushing freelancers to look for simpler, cost-effective alternatives for client content editing.
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AI Code Editors Ship Fast. Clients Still Can't Edit.
Cursor and Windsurf help developers build static sites in hours. But post-launch content editing is still completely unsolved. Here's why that gap keeps widening.
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Who Updates the Vibe-Coded Site After Launch?
AI tools like Lovable and Bolt make building sites trivial. But when the client needs to change homepage copy next Tuesday, nobody has a plan.
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Astro CMS Options: What Actually Works in 2025
A practical look at the CMS options available for Astro sites, from headless APIs to Git-backed editors, and what each approach costs you in practice.
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The WordPress Maintenance Tax Small Businesses Don't See Coming
Plugin updates, security patches, and hosting fees compound quietly. Here's what WordPress really costs over time, and why it surprises so many small business owners.
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What AI Website Builders Can't Do for Your Business
AI website builders promise speed and simplicity, but there are real gaps they can't close. Here's what gets lost when a prompt replaces a practitioner.
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Next.js CMS Without a Database: Your Real Options
Most CMS options for Next.js assume you want a database or a SaaS backend. Here are the ones that actually fit a static or Git-based deployment model.