Web basics
Static hosting in 2026: why the simplest stack keeps winning
Five years after we started writing about static sites, the case is stronger than ever. A look at speed, security, and what's changed.
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Web basics
Hosting, domains, HTTPS, and speed — explained for people with real jobs.
Web basics
Version history is the undo button your website never had
Every approved version of your site is saved. Why that matters more than it sounds, and how rollback works in practice.
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Web basics
Accessibility basics for small business websites
An accessible website works for more of your customers — including people with low vision, older customers, and anyone using a phone in bright sun.
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Web basics
Domain names 101: registrars, DNS, and what not to let lapse
Your domain is the address of your business online. A plain-English guide to who holds it, how it points to your site, and how to keep it safe.
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Web basics
Why your site is slow on a phone (and what fast actually means)
Most local searches happen on phones. A few common culprits make small business sites crawl — and most are easy to fix.
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Web basics
HTTPS, the padlock, and why nobody should sell you a certificate
If someone has quoted you hundreds of dollars a year for an "SSL certificate," read this first. The padlock should simply come with your hosting.
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Web basics
Static websites, explained for people who run real businesses
What "static" means, why it makes your site faster and harder to break, and why it's the right fit for nearly every local business.
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