Recent Blog
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5 months, one developer, one CRM – what I learned building with Laravel + Livewire
Building a Solo CRM in Five Months: Lessons Learned with Laravel and Livewire Embarking on the journey of creating an open-source Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, I dedicated five months to develop a fully functional MVP. Working solo, I navigated technical challenges and made strategic decisions that shaped the project’s success. Here’s a reflection on…
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yWhois – IP, Domain, ASN Lookup with RDAP – Updated
Introducing yWhois: An Enhanced Tool for IP, Domain, and ASN Lookup via RDAP In the evolving landscape of internet domain management, having reliable and efficient lookup tools is essential. Recently, I revisited yWhois, a project I initially shared last year, and I’m excited to share the latest updates that significantly improve its performance and reliability.…
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Built a doc upload workflow for a construction PM tool I’m building
Introducing BuildFlow: Streamlined Document Management for Small Construction Teams As part of my ongoing development of BuildFlow, a tailored project management platform for small-scale construction teams, I’ve recently implemented a new document upload system designed to enhance collaboration and organization on site. BuildFlow is specifically crafted for smaller teams—think contractors and subcontractors—who often face challenges…
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Got my first paid work – not sure how much to quote the client – static website
Determining Your Pricing for a Small Static Website Project Embarking on your first paid web development project can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to establishing a fair quote. If you’re working on a straightforward, static website, understanding how to value your time and resources is crucial to ensure both client satisfaction…
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I was like OK, I don’t even care about the money, I just want some projects and then read the rest
Navigating Trust and Caution in Freelance Collaborations In the world of remote work and freelance projects, maintaining a healthy perspective on trust and security is crucial. Recently, I encountered a proposal where my initial thought was, “I don’t even care about the payment— I just want to be involved in meaningful projects.” My focus was…
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Made a Twitter/Jira hybrid that I’m thinking could be a project management alternative
Introducing a Novel Project Management Tool: A Hybrid of Social and Task Collaboration In the realm of digital productivity, innovative solutions are continually emerging to streamline team collaboration and information sharing. Recently, I developed a prototype that combines elements of social media with project management to serve as an intuitive knowledge repository for teams. This…
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Bullet proof domain provider: my site can never be down or with “connection timed out” issues
Ensuring Uninterrupted Website Accessibility: Choosing a Reliable Domain Hosting Solution In today’s digital landscape, website uptime is critical—especially for businesses that rely on their online presence to serve customers around the clock. Recently, I encountered persistent issues with a small European-based hosting provider, which led me to explore more dependable alternatives for hosting my web…
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Looking for API Gateway Advice — Concerned About “Action-Based” Pricing
Optimizing API Gateway Strategies: Balancing Endpoint Granularity and Cost Efficiency In the ongoing pursuit of efficient API architecture, many teams encounter the challenge of selecting an appropriate approach to endpoint design—particularly when faced with pricing models that depend on the number of “actions” or “endpoints.” Here, I’ll explore the considerations involved in balancing architectural clarity,…
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Tired of juggling time tracking, invoicing, and project management in multiple tools?
Streamlining Business Operations: Introducing WorkHours.us for Efficient Time Tracking, Invoicing, and Project Management Managing multiple tools for time tracking, invoicing, and project management can be a daunting and time-consuming task, especially for freelancers and small development teams. Recognizing this challenge, I developed WorkHours.us — a comprehensive platform designed to simplify and unify these essential business…