Foundations
June 08, 2023
How to Choose a Headless CMS
Headless
Headless CMS selection guide for developers: Understand essential features, flexibility, and how headless cms and headless website builders differ.
Coner Murphy
Web Developer, technical writer, and tech entrepreneur sharing my journey to financial freedom. Building PhyType and SaaS products in public.
Optimization
May 31, 2023
A Guide to ISR in Next.js in 2023
Next.js
Learn more about incremental static regeneration (ISR) and the differences between ISR, SSR and SSG.
Foundations
April 06, 2023
Prerendering: What It Is and How to Choose the Right Method
Pre-rendering
SSG
Let's explore what pre-rendering is (as a tool for build building a website and as a technology implemented by Google Chrome) and the benefits it can bring. Then we’ll take a look at how we can get started with pre-rendering and how to choose the best method for our projects.
Optimization
March 31, 2023
Choose the Best Tool for You: Create React App (CRA) vs. Next.js
Next.js
React
When and why would you switch from Create React App (CRA) to Next.js? Here are the benefits and limitations of both approaches to building applications with React, as well as guidance on how you can choose between them.
Foundations
March 16, 2023
How JavaScript Rendering Works and How to Use It Strategically
Once you understand JavaScript rendering and the different methods available, you’ll be able to make more informed decisions about the technology you use in your applications to optimize performance outcomes and user experience.
Foundations
March 09, 2023
Everything You Need to Understand Jamstack in 2023
Jamstack
Jamstack is an approach to building websites that emphasizes a tech stack that uses JavaScript, APIs, and markup, while also leveraging the power of pre-rendering. Let's dive into what that means, as well as the benefits and drawbacks there are today.
Optimization
February 02, 2023
5 Key Strategies for Reducing LCP Issues
SEO
Understand, measure, and resolve Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) issues on your website with these tools and key strategies.
Optimization
January 25, 2023
5 Key Strategies to Minimize Cumulative Layout Shift
SEO
Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) issues can be a challenging problem to solve for technical SEO. Here are all of the explanations, tools, and strategies you need to improve your score.
Business of Web Development
January 05, 2023
How to win an award for your website
Ready to stand out? Let's look at why winning website awards can be helpful, the types of awards that you can win, and some of the best awards you can strive for.
Optimization
January 01, 2023
Next.js vs. Gatsby in 2023
Next.js
Gatsby
In recent years React has had two popular frameworks to compare: Gatsby and Next.js. Until recently, they had some sizable differences, but, with recent updates, they became much closer. Here's how to choose between them.
Optimization
December 21, 2022
[Decision Guide] Next.js Server-side Rendering (SSR) vs. Static Site Generation (SSG)
Next.js
SSG and SSR are the two most common and arguably most important rendering methods used in Next.js today. We’re going to compare them head-to-head to see the benefits and drawbacks of both, as well as when to use them in your applications.
Optimization
December 08, 2022
How to Choose a Tailwind Component Library (Plus the Top 6 Options)
Tailwind
If you love Tailwind CSS, one of the next things you might need is a Tailwind component library. Here are the top 6 free and paid options, plus how you can choose between them.
Optimization
November 27, 2022
Tutorial: Using Vercel's OG Image Library to Create Randomized OG Images
Next.js
In this tutorial, we’re going to look at how we can use this package with Vercel’s edge functions and Next.js API routes to create dynamic OG images using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript directly!
Business of Web Development
November 19, 2022
A Guide to Managing Website Projects
Freelancing
In this post, we’re going to be breaking down an effective project management strategy for building websites, seeing what steps are included for delivering a great website, and looking at some methodologies for managing website projects.
Foundations
November 09, 2022
Best Code Practices for Scalability, Collaboration, and More
Productivity
Figuring out what the best code practices are doesn't need to be complicated. There are a few key practices that can not only make you a better developer, but also a better teammate in the long run.
Optimization
October 18, 2022
Tailwind CSS vs. Bootstrap: Which is better?
Tailwind
When choosing a CSS framework, it can be difficult to know which will be the best fit for you and your project with so many options out there. Here's a guide to helping you make the best choice possible when considering Tailwind vs. Bootstrap.
Business of Web Development
October 13, 2022
How to Deliver Winning Website Development Proposals [Guided Template]
Freelancing
The web development proposal is a written document that covers all areas of the potential project. Prospective clients may even be evaluating your proposal against others, so it’s key that you write a winning proposal that gets you the project.
Optimization
September 07, 2022
How to Find the Best WordPress Alternative for You
A long list of potential WordPress alternatives is too much information to sift through. Understand the categories of WordPress alternatives first, and then search for providers to find the right one for you.
Business of Web Development
August 10, 2022
10 Skills Needed to Succeed as a Freelance Web Developer
Freelancing
What skills do you need to become a freelance web developer? If you're already asking that question, you're on the right track. You'll need both the technical skills you already have, and a number of others, to succeed in this career path.
Foundations
July 12, 2022
13 Fun and Powerful APIs and Project Ideas to Try Them With
API
APIs are growing in importance in web development architecture, being used in increasingly complex ways. Let's explore 13 interesting APIs: what they do, the services they offer, and potential projects they could be used in.
Optimization
June 07, 2022
Guide: React SEO Considerations and Solutions
React
SEO
What technical challenges do you have to overcome to achieve SEO goals in a React application? When does SEO even matter for your project? Get answers and solutions for all of your burning questions.
Optimization
May 09, 2022
15 Awesome Web Development News Sources
Finding high-quality, trustworthy web development news can be an issue for a lot of developers so to make the burden a bit easier, here is a collection of the best sources, from podcasts to coding challenge newsletters.
Optimization
May 04, 2022
The Jamstack Ecosystem vs. WordPress: Why and When to Switch
Jamstack
While WordPress is a very powerful tool, a new way of making websites is on the rise: Jamstack architecture plus a headless CMS. Learn why and when you should choose a Jamstack website vs. a WordPress website.
Business of Web Development
April 05, 2022
12 Discovery Questions to Ask Freelance Web Development Clients
Freelancing
To be a successful freelancer, you need to turn a client's vision into a product that achieves their goals. The right questions ensure you understand the project’s scope and deliverables, as well as ensuring higher quality outcomes.