Web Design Journal
In this journal, I share my thoughts on web design and development, showcase some of my work, and offer practical tips and advice for building better websites.
If you’re looking to improve your own site, find out what goes into great web design, or just get a feel for how I work – this is the place.
Categories
- Maintenance (1)
- Performance (5)
- Portfolio (6)
- Web Design (10)
- Building tools with purpose: My journey into app creation
When existing tools didn’t do the job, I started making my own. TallyMaster is a dead-simple counter. BacklineBoss helps bands make tech specs without the headache. Real problems, simple fixes. - Your website is like a Formula One race car
Website performance isn’t about cramming in features – it’s about keeping things lean. Like an F1 car, every part should serve a purpose. Cut the bloat, boost the speed, and stay ahead. - Simplify your SVGs to improve website performance
SVGs are great for website performance, but there’s often room to trim them down even more. In this example, I took a detailed map and massively simplified it without losing the essence. - There’s always room for improvement
Even well-optimised websites can still have room for improvement. In this case I show that little changes make a big difference. - When was the last time you checked your WordPress website for errors?
Just because your website looks fine doesn’t mean it’s running smoothly. Regular maintenance helps catch issues like broken links, failed backups, and update problems before they start causing real trouble. - Don’t start from scratch!
You don’t rebuild a house to fix a window – same goes for websites. An iterative approach lets you tackle real issues bit by bit, without the chaos of a full redesign. - Websites for humans – what does it mean?
Discover the ethos of Pixolomew – creating websites that give user-friendly interactions the highest importance, prioritising genuine human experiences above catering to automated bots.