Journal
Field notes from the build side of marketing.
Plain-spoken writing on WordPress and flat-file builds, migrations, accessibility, security and how AI search actually reads a website. For the agencies and marketing teams who have to ship.
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Headless WordPress in 2026: why we usually say no (and what we recommend instead)
Headless WordPress doubles your systems, drops the editor preview and most plugins, and the reasons people wanted it are now met elsewhere. What we recommend instead, and when headless WordPress is still right.
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WordPress or flat-file: how to choose for a marketing site in 2026
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