A running collection of practical write-ups on WordPress, PHP, and Moodle, the kind of notes I wish were easier to find when I was starting out.
Practical, no-nonsense fixes for the most common causes of a sluggish WordPress site, from caching to image optimization and database cleanup.
The practical steps every store owner should take to keep a WooCommerce shop safe from hackers, malware, and data loss.
Where Moodle installations actually lose speed, and the fixes that make a real difference for staff and students.
Real freelancer, agency, and in-house pricing ranges, what drives the cost up or down, and how to budget your next WordPress project.
Portfolio checks, the right questions to ask, and the red flags that separate real expertise from a good sales pitch.
What WordPress developers actually charge by experience level, region, and project type.
An honest look at where PHP still wins for websites, and where it's a weaker fit today.
PHP usage data, job market signals, and language improvements that answer this once and for all.
A practical roadmap for WordPress developers who want to move into custom PHP work.
Where real PHP developer demand is coming from today, and what makes a PHP developer more hireable.
Freelancer, agency, and in-house pricing for web development, broken down by project type.
A checklist for evaluating web development companies before you commit to one.
The questions that reveal real skill and reliability before you hire.
A clear comparison of cost, speed, and reliability to help you decide.
Where to look, how to compare candidates, and what to expect if you've never hired before.
A plain-language breakdown of the role, and how it differs from design and marketing.
Realistic timelines by project type, and what actually causes delays.
Cost, communication, and time zones compared honestly.
Realistic budgets by goal, and where to spend more or less.
How to describe your vision clearly, even without technical language.
The small mistakes that quietly cost businesses visitors and conversions.
What to actually check beyond screenshots before you hire.
When custom development pays off versus a template or page builder.
Realistic maintenance pricing and what should actually be included.
Cost, flexibility, and scalability compared side by side.
The questions that reveal whether a designer understands your brand.
Warning signs before and during a project, and what to do about it.
The qualities that separate professional sites from amateur ones.
How non-technical business owners can evaluate developers with confidence.
Two different skills that are often confused for one.
Practical safeguards that keep a project from creeping over budget.
Why compliance, integrations, and content needs change the real price.
Tell me what you're working on and I'll get back to you with practical next steps.
Free initial consultation
Reply within 24 hours
