Nuxt 3 and Supabase: The Mistakes I Made So You Don't Have To
Nuxt 3 and Supabase is my default stack, but I learned a few things the hard way. Here are the mistakes worth skipping, from leaked keys to connection limits.
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Thoughts on PWAs, JavaScript, and building things for the web. Real experiences from a developer in Hull.
How to actually speed up a slow WordPress site
The practical fix list I work through on real projects: hosting, caching, images, plugins, database and fonts. Most slow WordPress sites come down to the same few things.
ReadWhy I Work Direct, Not Through an Agency
The honest case for hiring a developer directly instead of through an agency, from a Hull freelancer, including where an agency is still the better choice.
ReadIs Your WordPress Site Secure? The Basics I Check
Most small-business WordPress sites get hacked through a handful of boring, avoidable gaps. Here is the plain-English security checklist I run for clients in Hull, and what you can do yourself today.
ReadHiring a web developer in Hull: freelancer or agency?
Looking for a web developer in Hull? The first real choice is freelancer or agency. Here's an honest look at the trade-offs, from someone who's been both.
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Page builders vs a hand-built theme: what it really costs you
Elementor and Divi feel cheaper up front. Here's the bill they hand you later, and why I build on a lean custom theme with ACF instead.
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Why your WordPress site is slow (and the budget I build to)
Most WordPress sites are slow for the same handful of reasons. Here's what they are, plus the hard performance budget I hold every build to.
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Do you need an app, or would a PWA do the same job for less?
Before you pay for an iOS and Android app, ask one thing. Would a progressive web app do the same job for a fraction of the cost?
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Why Progressive Web Apps Still Matter in 2026
PWAs aren't new or experimental anymore. They're a mature, production-ready choice that often makes more sense than native, if you understand the trade-offs.
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