A Serious PHP Security Flaw Came Out This Week. Here’s What It Means for Your Site.
On October 21, PHP released emergency fixes for two critical flaws in the language WordPress runs on. Here's what the…
Oct 23, 2026 · Sean McNamara · 3 min
Web Design & Development
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What to Expect the First Time You Work With a Web Team
If you have never had a website built for you, the process can be hard to picture. Here is an…
Sep 3, 2026 · Joy McNamara · 3 min
What HTTPS and That Little Padlock Actually Do for Your Business
The padlock in the address bar is easy to ignore until it is missing. Here is what HTTPS actually does,…
Aug 6, 2026 · Sean McNamara · 3 min
A Fresh Look for Scout, and Why We Rebuilt
We rebuilt our own website from the ground up. Here is what we changed, what we kept, and what we…
Aug 1, 2026 · Joy McNamara · 2 min
What Every Service Business Should Put on Its Homepage
Your homepage has a few seconds to answer the questions every visitor is already asking. Here is what belongs above…
Jul 16, 2026 · Joy McNamara · 3 min
DIY vs. Agency: When to Build In-House vs. Hire Out
Building your website yourself can save money, and hiring a team costs more up front but gives you back your…
Jun 3, 2026 · Sean McNamara · 4 min
Accessibility in Web Design: Building for Everyone
Accessible web design is good business and the right thing to do. Here's what accessibility means, why it matters for…
May 20, 2026 · Joy McNamara · 2 min
The Content Calendar That Works: Planning a Year of Blog Posts
Most business blogs fail because there's no plan. Here's a realistic approach to planning and scheduling a year of content…
Apr 22, 2026 · Sean McNamara · 3 min
How to Turn Website Visitors Into Phone Calls
A website earns its keep when visitors become signed clients. This article walks through how we design the path from…
Mar 4, 2026 · Sean McNamara · 3 min
How to Choose a Web Designer (Without Getting Burned)
Hiring a web designer is one of the biggest investments you'll make for your business. Here's a practical guide to…
Feb 4, 2026 · Joy McNamara · 11 min