Blog - Joy Walker | Web Developer, Designer & Decoder of Chaos

Joy's Journey (OG Coder Corner)

Why I Treat Every Website Like It’s My Own

Because I know how much it matters to you.

I’ve seen it more times than I can count:
A business owner hires someone to build or fix their website… and ends up feeling completely disconnected from the final result.

October 4, 2025

Web Wisdom

Feeling Overwhelmed by Tech? Here’s How I Can Help You Breathe Again

No jargon. No judgment. Just help.

If you’ve ever stared at your website dashboard and thought,
“I have no idea what any of this means…”
You are not alone.

September 26, 2025

Joy's Journey (OG Coder Corner)

Why I Won’t Sell You Something You Don’t Need

Empowerment, honesty, and why your website should still feel like it’s yours.

If you’ve ever worked with someone who talked you into a service you didn’t really understand—or didn’t really need—you’re not alone.

September 16, 2025

Joy's Journey (OG Coder Corner)

What I Actually Do as a Web Developer (A Quick Skill Rundown)

If you’ve ever wondered, “Wait, what exactly does she do?” – you’re not alone.

Web development can be a little mysterious from the outside. It’s not just typing code into a blinking cursor. It’s part tech support, part strategy, part design, and part “figure it out no matter what.”

So here’s a quick, human breakdown of what I actually do – and how it might help you.

September 5, 2025

Web Wisdom

Let’s Talk About Budget – Without the Awkwardness

Talking about money can feel weird.
Like… “first-date splitting-the-check” weird.

But when it comes to websites, budget conversations don’t have to be uncomfortable.
In fact, they’re super helpful – for both of us.

August 31, 2025

Joy's Journey (OG Coder Corner)

Can I Just Ask a Quick Question?

You’ve been there: you’re in the middle of something and you think,
“Wait… can I just ask someone real quick if this is the right way to do it?”

So you pop open a tab, draft a quick message, and start typing:

“Hi! Sorry to bother you. I just have a quick question…”

✨ I get these emails all the time. And honestly?
They’re my favorite.

August 19, 2025

Level Up Your Site

What If You’re Embarrassed by Your Website?

You Deserve Better Than “It’s Fine for Now”

I’ve worked with so many small business owners, creatives, and service pros who knew their site didn’t reflect the quality of their work. But they also didn’t know where to start — or they were afraid it would turn into a huge, expensive project.

August 10, 2025

Level Up Your Site

Why I Use Elementor Pro on Every Build (and Disable Gutenberg Without Regret)

WordPress gives you options. And like a buffet, some are better than others.

Gutenberg? Meh. I pass every time.

Elementor Pro, on the other hand? That’s my go-to. Every site I build runs on it – and no, it’s not because I’m lazy or obsessed (okay maybe a little). It’s because it actually works – for me and for my clients.

Here’s why I lean on Elementor Pro, why I send Gutenberg straight to the recycling bin, and how this combo keeps your site lean, fast, and not a hot mess on mobile.

August 2, 2025

Level Up Your Site

The Magic of Performance Audits: What You Can Learn

Just like you wouldn’t ignore a weird noise under your car hood (hopefully), you shouldn’t ignore slow load times, funky mobile behavior, or mystery traffic drop-offs on your site.

That’s where a performance audit comes in — and no, it’s not just for giant enterprise websites.
Every site benefits from a check-up now and then.

July 25, 2025

Working With AI

I Asked AI to Build a Website… Here’s What It Got Wrong

Spoiler: It didn’t go great.

In the name of science (and a little sarcasm), I asked AI to build a website. Tools like Wix ADI, GoDaddy’s Website Builder, and even ChatGPT’s “write me a website” prompts claim to make the process easy and fast.

And while some of it was impressive… most of it was hilariously off the mark.

July 8, 2025

Website Builders

Custom vs. Cookie-Cutter: What’s Best for Your Site Goals?

We’ve all seen them:
The pre-built templates. The drag-and-drop setups. The “just change your colors and logo” websites.

They’re fast. They’re cheap.
And sometimes… they’re totally fine.

But when your website is meant to build trust, showcase your services, and convert visitors into actual clients?

Cookie-cutter just doesn’t cut it.

June 23, 2025

Website Builders

What Website Builders Really Cost: A Price Breakdown vs. WordPress

Website builders like Wix and Squarespace look like a deal at first glance. Just $25/month? Drag-and-drop? No dev needed? It sounds almost too good to be true – and that’s because… it kind of is.

June 14, 2025