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

Working With AI

How a Web Developer Uses AI — Without Letting It Take Over

Let’s be real: AI is everywhere right now. From content to code to “design,” it’s tempting to ask ChatGPT or some magical site builder to just do all the work. And sure, it can help. I even use it myself – because why not let a robot save me some time?

June 8, 2025

Website Builders

Squarespace Is Great – Until It Isn’t

Don’t get me wrong – Squarespace is a solid platform. It looks nice, feels modern, and helps a lot of people get online fast. It’s great for certain phases of business (or certain personality types who genuinely enjoy a drag-and-drop moment).

May 30, 2025

Website Builders

Freelance Developer vs. Website Builder: What’s the Real Cost?

Here’s the thing: just because you can build your site yourself doesn’t always mean you should. And spoiler alert – DIY isn’t always the cheapest option in the long run.

May 15, 2025

Working With AI

Why You Still Need a Web Developer (Even When AI Can Build Websites)

We’re living in wild times. AI can write code, whip up design layouts, and even “build” a website for you in about 90 seconds. Soooo… do you even need a web developer anymore? Yep. You do. And here’s why.

May 8, 2025

Web Wisdom

How to Read a KPI Report Without Losing Your Mind

KPI reports (Key Performance Indicators) aren’t just for data nerds or marketing teams – they’re actually one of the best ways to check in on how your site is really doing.

May 2, 2025

Web Wisdom

5 Clues Your Website Might Be Holding You Back

Your website should be supporting your goals — whether that’s booking more clients, selling more things, or just not driving you completely bananas. But sometimes, it ends up doing the opposite.

April 3, 2025

Fix It Files

The Most Common WordPress Issues I Fix (and How to Prevent Them)

WordPress is powerful, flexible, and honestly kind of magical.
But like any well-loved system, it has its quirks. Things break, plugins don’t play nice, and sometimes your site decides to throw a tantrum just because it’s Tuesday.

March 26, 2025

Web Wisdom

Mobile Optimization: What It Is and Why It Matters

Mobile optimization isn’t a “nice to have” anymore – it’s non-negotiable. 50–80% of traffic is mobile. If your site doesn’t work on a phone, you’re losing people before they scroll.

March 21, 2025

Fix It Files

Why Your Contact Form Isn’t Working (and How to Check It)

Contact forms are one of the most common silent failures I see on websites. No errors. No alerts. Just… crickets.

March 7, 2025

Level Up Your Site

3 Quick Fixes That Instantly Improve User Experience

When someone lands on your website, they’re making snap judgments – usually within 3–5 seconds.

And while major redesigns can help, you don’t always need a full overhaul to make a big impact.
Sometimes it’s the small tweaks that do the heavy lifting.

February 26, 2025

Web Wisdom

Website Maintenance 101: Why Updates Aren’t Optional

Website maintenance isn’t glamorous, but it’s absolutely essential. Just like a car, your website runs better (and lasts longer) with regular tune-ups. Here’s what maintenance really means, why it matters, and how to make it less of a headache.

February 8, 2025

Fix It Files

I Tried to Fix It Myself and It Got Worse (What Now?)

We’ve all been there.

You try to tweak something on your website – maybe a plugin update, a layout adjustment, or a quick fix to your contact form – and suddenly… things get weird.

Pages go missing. Buttons vanish. The layout breaks. Panic starts to set in.

Take a breath. You’re not the only one this has happened to – and yes, it’s 100% fixable.

January 26, 2025