Website 101 Podcast

Sean walks Mike and Amanda through Location Scout, a fully functional Android app he shipped over a weekend using Claude Code, React Native, and Tailwind. A discussion about prompting tips and more follows. Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLjfh3Qb46I&t=24s Show Links More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

Can AI replace the apps you pay for? We dig into the SaaSpocalypse debate, vibe coding wins, AI tells in writing, and why "just build it yourself" isn't that simple. Sean, Mike, and Amanda kick things off with quick life updates before diving into two main topics: the so-called "SaaSpocalypse" and how AI is changing the way people write and code.Is Saas dead?AI Writing 'tells' or giveaways Show Links More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

The hosts dig into the rapid rise of AI‑generated video and deepfakes, reacting to everything from celebrity fight scenes to political misinformation. What starts as a fun tech chat quickly turns into a thoughtful look at ethics, creativity, and the risks of synthetic media. It’s equal parts entertaining and unsettling. Show Links More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

In this episode we discuss various things that people use to help them improve their productivity at work. CoffeeEnergy DrinksMusicCoffeeshopDrugs / AlcoholOffice TalkCold environmentsRoutinePomodoro TimerBoundaries and work/life balance Show Links View Episode Transcript More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

Season eight wrap and a look forward to season nine. We'll continue to do Lunch Bytes every first and third Wednesday of the month. Season eight wrap and a look forward to season nine. We'll continue to do Lunch Bytes every first and third Wednesday of the month. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss an episode. Show Links More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

A discussion on various ethical scenarios and issues, including politics, pricing, green washing, and more in web development. The beginning of the website 101 Podcast - guests, ethical plans, diversity and inclusion.When turning down work for ethical reasons, is it important to provide the reason why?Where is your line in the sand? Porn, gambling, something else?Working with people with opposing political views.Ethics of value based pricing.Industry level blacklist vs per project evaluation.Green hosting & green washing.Multi Level MarketingOnline presence - inappropriate content.What to consider when turning a project down?It's not all black and white, there are shades of gray. How to politely decline work. Show Links S07 E01 When to Say No Craft CMS Discord The Dream More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on Link

Want to save time? Learn common keyboard shortcuts for all your software. WordPress updateKeyboard shortcutsDevelopment shortcutsShortcut tools Show Links What is going on with WordPress?! Judge hands WP Engine a win in legal fight with Automattic WordPress CEO Rage Quits Community Slack After Court Injunction Raycast Stream Deck Auto Hotkey Keyboard Maestro Whisper Flow More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

Mike and Amanda discuss the current WordPress controversy and how it affects how it affects developers and website owners. What is WordPressOriginal WordPress.orgWordpress.com hostingBroad overview of the issueTrademark LawsuitAdvanced Custom Fields vs Secure Custom FieldsMatt's conflict of interestSummaryAdvice for the futureCautionary tale Show Links WordPress WordPress.com (hosting) Automattic WP Engine Advanced Custom fields Secure Custom Fields More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

In this episode we discuss strategies for keeping up with technology trends and how to choose what to learn. Welcome to season 8CMS - how do you choose a new CMS?Maintenance contracts and security updatesFront end frameworks - CSS, Javascript, etc..Laravel Mix and ViteFriends and colleagues influencingCode Editors (VsCode, Cursor and more)AI and Copilotupcoming topics in season 8 Show Links Lunch Bytes (November 20, 2024) Imposter Syndrome (S07 E04) SyntaxFM Visual Studio Code Cursor Claude AI More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

Sean was interviewed on the Craft Entries podcast. Listen to a snippet of the episode here. Sean was interviewed on the Craft Entries podcast. Listen to a snippet of the episode here. You can listen to the full episode at Craft Entries. Show Links The Joy of Self Taught Coding More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

The season finale is a raw and unedited episode. In this episode we express our gratitude towards our clients. Lunch Bytes - our live stream every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 11:30am EST.Cool ProjectsTestimonialsReferralsGifts Show Links Lunch Bytes More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

Rebroadcast of a season 5 episode - 11 Things to avoid doing on your website - We discuss various things to avoid doing with your website and why they are not a good idea. Disabling copy/pasteOpen in new tabClick hereUsing placeholder text and not using labelsLow contrast textNot enough white space / breathing roomNo comments in your code or unformatted codeFor clients: Identify problems, don't suggest solutions.Dates on blogs that are infrequently updatedCarousels / slidersPopups, modals, lightboxesFull size images on mobile Show Links stop disabling copy/paste in form fields (tweet) Should external links open in a new tab or not? Why you shouldnt say click here Season 4 Episode 1 - Click Here Should I use a Carousel View Episode Transcript More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast!

Chris discusses how ADHD has impacted his career as a web developer and provides resources to other developers. What is ADHD?Chris's history and experience with ADHDChallenges for women getting diagnosedHow does ADHD impact Chris's career in web developThings an employer can do for an employee with ADHDTime awareness / blindnessReactions Chris receives when people learn he has ADHDWhat teachers can do to support students with ADHDSee all the resources and links Chris has prepared for people with ADHD here: https://adhdftw.com/website-101/ Show Links ADHD-Autism-OCD Jonathon Stark ADHD ftw! More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

In this episode we talk with Online educator Ryan Irelan about online learning and keeping up with technology in web development. Ryans path to online teacherFirst course was with Pragmatic ProgrammersThe switch from a la cart to subscription modalUdemy and course platformsCommunication with Pixel and Tonic about upcoming features and changesAdvantages/disadvantages of discord serversChat GPTCraftQuest is launching a discord server!How Ryan learns new technologiesRyan's approach to teaching explainedRyan has strong opinions about Craft CMSWhat makes a good topic for a course, a lesson, or a livestreamWhat Ryan does use for screen recording and editing Show Links CraftQuest Pragmatic Bookshelf (formally programmer) Udemy Craft Quest community & discord Obsidian CraftQuest RSS feed More Website 101 Podc

In this episode we talk to returning guest Ben Croker about how to write a good support request. Turn it off and onOur experiences providing technical supportHow to troubleshoot before submitting a support requestRubber duckingUse the correct support channel: not DMs on social mediaWhen providing support a public, discoverable approach, such as github issues, is recommendedRTFM - read the docsWhat to include in a support requestWhat to exclude in a support requestSean's mistake asking Ben for support a few months agoSecurity issuesClosing the issue Show Links The Dangers of Over Reliance on Plugins in Website Builds More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

In this episode we reminisce about how things used to be done and how much web development has changed in the last 25 years. From under construction gifs to the rise and fall of jQuery we cover it all. GeocitiesTable based layoutsFloat based layoutsClearfix.clearfix::after { content: ""; clear: both; display: table; } Equal Height columns Matchmedia.jsConditional comments<!--[if lt IE 7]> Your code for IE 7 only <![endif]-->star selector hack ('star plus html) css hack.Microsoft Kicks Off Campaign to Kill Internet Explorer 6Microsoft anti-trust lawsuitImage Ready - slicing designWYSISWYG (drag and drop) html editorsMacromedia DreamweaverMicrosoft Front PageAdobe Go LiveAdaptive Design (not responsive design)Fluid Layout (CSS tricks article)Rounded corners with sliding doorsImage SpritesCufon FontsNavigation tabsCSS Zen GardenBlink, Marquee (blink no longer works despite what Sean said in the show. However, the marquee tag does work)Sean's Boilerplate (Season 7 Episode 5)Ani

In this episode we discuss the advantages of using a boilerplate to start a new website build and what to include or not include when establishing a boilerplate. Github stars and forksPackagistWhat is a boilerplateSave time by pre-configuring settings for all projectsWireframe componentsWhat to include in a boilerplateWhat to exclude from a boilerplateDisadvantages to a boilerplateReadMe file and documentationFeature requests for your boilerplatePersonal conventions Show Links Sean's Craft CMS boilerplate Packagist Swup MatrixMate SEOmatic More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn  

In this episode we discuss motivation, burnout, and imposter syndrome including our experiences and strategies on how to handle Kevin's origin storyHow important is doing work that you enjoy doing?Routine work vs cool projectsLuck is when preparation meets opportunity - Roman philosopher SenecaImposter syndromeDon't beat yourself up, go for a walk, talk to a colleagueThe industry changes so rapidly its impossible to keep upWe're all partial stack developersThere's always somebody better than you. The person you should compare yourself to is yourself.BurnoutIdeas to get over burnoutThe ancestor to every action is a thought - Ralph Waldo EmersonFeast or FamineMoney management The juggernaut of fear, guiltSchedule time for yourself (self care)Set boundaries and limitsInspiration Show Links TTC Mapper (Sean's Photography Project) What to do When Work is Slow (S07E03) More Website 101 Podcast

In this episode we talk with Mitchell Kimbrough, founder of Solspace, about strategies to help with when work is slow. How Mitchell helped Sean start his freelancer journeyMitchell's encouragement to people to start freelancingYou'll never be ready to start a business. Better to start it then later in life wonder What if?Customer serviceSoft skillsMost important thing to do when you realize you don't have enough workSelf careHire expert help for sales and marketing - delegate workAbundance mindset vs scarcity mindsetFocus on current tech stack vs pick up something newVertical markets / ideal clientsHedghog Concept - Jim CollinsHow to find and vet help for marketingSocial media Show Links Solspace Solspace Podcast Jim Collins list of books More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn

In this episode we discuss various project management tools, and the pros and cons of each. Additionally how best to communicate with clients. Email from NatalieWhat is a project management toolRequired featuresCentralized communicationUI DependenciesCostEmail notifications - batches, individuallyAgile Browser extension Show Links S01 E02 Planning Structure, Goals Gqueues Asana Treelo Basecamp Notion Getting Things Done Jira (Atlassian) Air Table Notion Milanote More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn