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Website Chaos? I Wrote It Down So You Don’t Have To.

The internet is weird. Your website doesn’t have to be. Here’s a growing collection of fixes, insights, and straight-up confessions from a developer who’s been in the trenches for 25+ years.

Level Up Your Site

How Canva Can Help You Fill in the Gaps (and How I Can Help You Personalize It)

So you’ve got the bones of your website — maybe even the copy is done (👏) — but you’re staring at the empty spots where the visuals should go: the logo, the hero image, the team photo you forgot to take.
And now you’re stuck.

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November 12, 2025
Level Up Your Site

3 Types of “About” Pages (and How to Pick the One That Fits You)

If you’re staring at your blank About page wondering what on earth you’re supposed to say — you’re not alone. It’s one of the hardest parts of building a website. Writing about yourself is weird! Do you keep it formal? Get personal? Show off? Stay humble?

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November 5, 2025
Web Wisdom

You Don’t Have to Write a Word

Here’s a fun fact: almost every client I’ve worked with has said some version of this:

“I don’t know what to write. I don’t even know what to say about myself.”

And my response?
You don’t have to.

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October 26, 2025
Web Wisdom

I Know I Need a Website… But I Don’t Know Where to Start

If you’ve ever said:

“I know I need a website… but I don’t even know where to begin.”
You are not alone.

Starting a website from scratch can feel overwhelming — especially if you’re not a tech person, don’t have a logo yet, or feel like you’re “not ready enough.”
But here’s the truth: you don’t have to figure it all out before you begin.

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October 16, 2025
Joy's Journey (OG Coder Corner)

Why I Charge $40/hr — And Why That Doesn’t Undervalue My Work

Let’s talk about money. Specifically: my rate.

Yes, I charge $40 per hour.

And no — that doesn’t mean I’m inexperienced, low-quality, or desperate.
In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

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October 7, 2025
Joy's Journey (OG Coder Corner)

How AI Makes Me a Better Web Developer (Not a Replaced One)

Let’s get this out of the way:
Yes, I use AI. Almost every day.
No, I’m not afraid of it taking my job.
In fact… it’s made me better at what I do.

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October 7, 2025
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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August 19, 2025
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