“Web Development” Archives

Not every website needs to run on a CMS, implement a build process, or use a framework.

Web development doesn’t need to be so complicated, nor should it be.

WordPress is far from the only option when it comes to blogging, and may no longer be the best one for many writers and publishers.

With a few lines of JavaScript, you can improve your website’s performance and still gather useful analytics data.

As CSS grows increasingly robust, it allows us to do things that would’ve been impossible even just a few years ago.

You don’t need to sacrifice style to achieve good website performance.

This time around, though, let’s throw AVIF and WebP into the mix.

Although still conceptual, native CSS mixins could lead to cleaner CSS and further reduce the need for tools like Sass.

The “:has()” pseudo-class can solve some unique design problems, resulting in more adaptive, even reactive website designs.

I’m trying to push back against an ongoing trend in web development to over-complicate… well… everything.

The key to making a beautiful URL is finding a balance between brevity and clarity.

I like having some idea of how Opus is doing. Tinylytics provides that in a simple, well-supported package.

ExpressionEngine doesn’t let you display multiple authors for a single entry. Here’s a workaround that doesn’t require any add-ons.

Modern CSS features, like logical properties, open up new avenues for website functionality and accessibility.

With just a few, simple steps, I was able to make a dramatic improvement to a client’s website.

Meet my new favorite CSS technique.

Gradients and vertical rhythms and shadows, oh my!

In addition to being a writing outlet, Opus consistently gives me opportunities to roll up my sleeves and tinker.

A new CSS feature can fix a mobile layout issue that’s annoyed web developers for years.

Because of their ubiquity, it can be easy to overlook certain best practices when adding hyperlinks to your website.