Reserve SiteWriting
Thoughts on web development, AI, design, product UI, and website launches.
Practical insights and lessons learned from building websites, product interfaces, AI workflows, and digital products from scratch.
Feb 2026/3 min
How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Website?
Timelines for custom websites, from one-page builds to full web apps, and what actually affects the schedule.
Feb 2026/3 min
Feb 2026/3 min
How to Scope a Custom Website Before You Build
A practical way to decide what your custom website actually needs before you commit to a redesign or build.
Feb 2026/3 min
Feb 2026/2 min
Why I Stopped Using WordPress and Never Looked Back
Custom code vs. templates: what changes when you stop cutting corners and start building from scratch.
Feb 2026/2 min
Jan 2026/2 min
Server Components Changed How I Think About Performance
React Server Components are not just faster. They change the architecture of how we build for the web.
Jan 2026/2 min
Jan 2026/2 min
The Case for Hiring a Specialist Over an Agency
Why a solo front-end developer can often deliver more directly than a full-service agency.
Jan 2026/2 min