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Why is is that some websites out there are blazing fast, and most others take a couple of seconds to load a new page? Of course the reality is slightly more nuanced, but I’ll polarize a bit and make a bold claim: Fast websites are websites with less. In essence it’s what you’re able to leave out, that ensures your website is and stays fast. Here’s a list of things fast websites typically don’t have: Fast websites either store the minimal amount of data in their own database or they don’t store any data at a…
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It is estimated that 43% of all websites are built with Wordpress, the most popular CMS out there. However, quantity doesn’t equal quality, so let’s do a deep dive on what a CMS, such as Wordpress can do for you, and where are its limits. The main argument for Wordpress is that it allows you to build a website without the need for a programmer. Instead you can use templates and a visual page builder (e.g. the official Gutenberg editor or plugins such as Elementor or Divi builder). While it’s easy to just st…
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Most websites are thrown away and rebuilt every 1-2 years with a new concept and design. Isn’t there a more sustainable way too? Just as you’d want to invest in high-quality furniture that you keep for a lifetime, you’d want to invest in a high-quality website that lasts for decades. How can you do this? One reason why websites are short lived is because of a lack of understanding of their purpose. Do you want to present yourself? Your product? Sell stuff? Provide support for your customers? It’s important …
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That’s an excellent question, and of course the answer is, it depends. But I’ll give you a few hints, based on websites and web applications I’ve built in the past years. The first investment you need to make is a time commitment. Don’t start building your website before you have figured out what exactly your website should do for you. Don’t think in visual terms like what exactly you want to display on your website. First think in vivid stories that you would want to happen, once your website is online. Fo…
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