Articles & Stories
Stories about the latest hypes in web design, marketing, AI, and business growth. We share our hypotheses, experiments, and outcomes. And the occasional story about life.
If you think testing a website for accessibility just means running an automated tool, we've got news for you: that's maybe 30% of the work. A proper audit is thorough, methodical, and involves multiple layers of testing.
Look, we get it. The economy's been giving everyone anxiety lately, and if you're building a business, it probably feels like you're trying to surf in a hurricane sometimes. But here's the thing – Mercury just dropped some seriously interesting data that might make you feel a whole lot better about where things are heading.
Let AI clear the technical bottlenecks—mixing, mastering, sample hunting—so you can spend more time on the creative decisions that give your music a pulse.
Let's be honest: most websites aren't built with accessibility in mind. They work fine for people without disabilities, but they're a nightmare for the 15% of the global population that experience some form of disability. That's over 1.3 billion people you might be excluding.
The anti-social media movement isn't about ditching your phone forever—it's about taking back control. Discover why everyone from CEOs to college students is logging off, plus AI tools that help you set boundaries without the FOMO.
Migrating from WordPress to React sounds intimidating, but it's more straightforward than you think. Here's your complete roadmap—from planning to launch—without the technical jargon.
Sometimes businesses don't have six weeks for a website. They have six hours. Here are three real stories of emergency launches—what went wrong, what went right, and how fast website delivery actually saves businesses.
Freelance web designers can be amazing—or a nightmare. Before you hire one, here's the honest truth about risks, red flags, and what successful clients wish they'd known from day one.
Mobile traffic is higher than ever, but mobile conversions lag behind desktop. These five design changes can double your mobile conversion rate—and most take less than a day to implement.
Big brands have big budgets. But local SEO is the great equalizer—where smart strategy beats deep pockets. Here's your complete playbook for ranking #1 in your market.
WordPress isn't bad. It's just old. Built for blogs in 2003, it's being forced to do jobs it was never designed for. React was built for 2025—here's why the migration matters.
While traditional agencies waste weeks on discovery calls and mood boards, modern web shops are launching complete websites in a single day. Here's exactly how they do it—and why your business should care.
AI can handle repetitive marketing tasks, analyze data instantly, and generate content at scale. But the best small business marketing still needs human strategy, creativity, and empathy. Here's where to draw the line.
Premium themes are bloated, overpriced, and slow. Learn how AI-built themes give you cleaner code, faster sites, and zero recurring fees.
Skip slow-moving curricula. Learn the skills that matter, build real projects fast, and use AI as your always-on tutor so you can stay ahead of the next wave of work.
Loud logos are out. Quiet confidence is in. The old money aesthetic and quiet luxury movement reflect a cultural shift toward understated elegance, nostalgia, and timeless style that doesn't scream for attention.
Remember when SEO was king? Yeah, those days are gone. Don't panic though. SEO isn't dead—it's just got a twin brother named AEO, and they're both fighting for your attention.
We tested the AI platforms that claim to save time and money. These five tools actually deliver measurable results for service businesses.
Spatial computing is the next big shift in how we interact with digital content. From VR meetings to AR shopping, the future is immersive. Here's your practical guide to getting ready for 2026 and beyond.
AI handles scripting, editing, thumbnails, and analytics so creators can publish more consistently and stay focused on the story their audience cares about.
Cloud computing seems clean and convenient, but data centers are energy monsters. Add e-waste mountains and cryptocurrency's massive carbon footprint, and our tech habits have serious hidden costs we need to talk about.