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Notes on building for agencies.

Notes on building software, taking over other people's code, and working with digital agencies. Written from client work shipped since 2004.

  1. LatestA four-band architecture diagram: business need, an acquisition layer holding three interchangeable source adapters, normalisation and matching, then the application. Only the acquisition layer is highlighted, and a bracket marks that the application never touches the source directly.
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    The Most Valuable Software I Never Built

    A prototype that worked, a product that still didn't get built, and the phase of the project I had been giving away.

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    The JobRoyal theme's demo homepage: a job search panel with fields for job title, location and category, beside a hero reading "Remote and full time jobs for UX Design" and counters for monthly viewers, social followers and email subscribers.

    JobRoyal Work Positions Board and Resumes WordPress Theme: A Comprehensive Review

    Are you a job portal owner or a recruiter looking for a reliable, easy-to-use, and customizable job board theme for your website? Look no further than JobRoyal Work Positions Board and Resumes WordPress Theme. In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive review of JobRoyal, covering its features, benefits, pricing, and user experience. So, let’s get

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    Nine horizontal bars of different lengths, arranged like a ranking. The top bar is gold; a dimmed gold bar sits sixth, marking where it used to be.

    SEO Tips and Tricks for Local Car Rental Businesses

    Search engine optimization (SEO) is crucial for local car rental businesses looking to succeed in the digital age. By optimizing their websites for search engines, businesses can attract more customers and increase their revenue. In this article, I will provide a comprehensive guide on SEO tips and tricks for local car rental businesses. I will

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    A car rental theme's demo homepage: a booking panel with pick-up location, dates and times beside a hero reading "Car Hire – Search, Compare & Save", a list of guarantees, and a row of accepted payment cards.

    Build Your Own Rent a Car Website with WordPress: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

    Learn how to create a professional Rent a Car website with WordPress in this comprehensive tutorial. Get the tips and tricks to make your website stand out and attract more customers. Building your own rent-a-car website with WordPress is a great way to establish an online presence for your business. With a few simple steps,

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    13 Rent a Car WordPress Themes, Compared by a Theme Developer

    In today’s fast-paced world, having a car rental business can be a lucrative venture. With the rise of online booking and e-commerce, it’s essential to have a strong online presence to attract and retain customers. A website built with a Rent a Car WordPress theme can help you achieve this goal. In this collection I’ll

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    Two horizontal bars. The upper one is long and dark; the lower one is gold and about a third of its length.

    How to evaluate and improve website speed

    Page speed is an important factor to consider when building and maintaining a website. A slow-loading website can lead to a poor user experience, which can negatively impact engagement and conversions. In this article, we will discuss how to evaluate and improve page speed. Evaluating Page Speed The first step in improving page speed is

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