If you’re sending emails from your website and they’re ending up in people’s spam folders, you’re not alone. The reason? Your domain probably isn’t passing modern email authentication checks — the digital version of “proving your identity” online. Here’s what you need to know, in plain English…

The whole problem with information is that it informs. It’s *pesky*. That’s why the current administration is destroying longstanding information gathering processes and institutions. They want their narrative to shape your worldview, not verifiable information. That’s it. That’s their game.

Quick primer on the top website platforms as they stand right now… ➡️ Wix: Best for beginners who want an easy drag-and-drop website builder with all-in-one hosting. ➡️ Squarespace: Ideal for creatives who need stylish, professional templates with minimal setup.

A rare designer milestone: I’ve actually made some progress on my own website. It’s not perfect, and I’m not fully happy with it—but it’s live, and it’s a strong start.

If you run a WordPress site, you probably don’t need more plugins. You need the right ones. After 15+ years of dev work, I’ve narrowed it down to a shortlist I trust on most projects: ✅ SEO that actually works ✅ Forms that do it all ✅ Analytics without GA4 headaches ✅ Tools that don’t bloat

Tired of your emails landing in spam? 🔐 SPF, DKIM, and DMARC aren’t gibberish — they’re how your domain proves it’s you sending those messages. I wrote a super clear guide that breaks it all down, with no jargon. Just the fix. #emailtips #smallbiztech #nonprofitweb #webdesign

I hate WordPress’ block editor so much 😭

If DeepSeek’s alleged minimal dev costs are a bluff, it’s been a smashing success for their PR dept. If so, they have punked the US tech and media industries wholesale, *and* our stock market. Either way, genius-level moves. (The US is well on its way to losing its world leadership status. Sigh.)

Great to see the courts upholding common sense for the broad WordPress community wptavern.com/court-grants...

Finally found a solid alternative to Google Analytics. Testing now. (Looks great. Blog post soon.)

Looking to connect with other graphic #designers, web devs and #Wordpress folk. Hook me up, algorithm!

Google is currently launching its latest big search ranking update. The November 2024 core update will take about two weeks to roll out. 😬 searchengineland.com/google-novem...

Another social media platform, another social media footprint. Hello.