Notes on design, code and growth.
350 articles on web design, UX, software development, pricing and SEO, written by the people who do the work.
What the journal covers.
350 guides written by the team that designs and builds the projects, for founders and teams in the US deciding what to build, who should build it and what it should cost.
What websites, apps and custom software cost in the USA, how to compare quotes, and what to ask an agency before you sign.
Research, wireframes, prototypes, design systems and the decisions that make a product easy to use.
Platforms, stacks and timelines: WordPress or React, web app or SaaS, and how long each takes to build.
Local SEO for service businesses, content that ranks, and how AI search changes what a site needs.
Most useful first
- Best UI/UX Design Agencies in the USA: How to Choose (2026)
- How Much Does UI/UX Design Cost in the USA? A 2026 Pricing Guide
- How Much Does a Website Cost in 2026? An Honest Breakdown
- How to Vet a Software Development Agency Before You Hire
- US-Based vs Offshore Development: What You Are Really Comparing
- How Long Does It Take to Build a Website or App? A Realistic Timeline
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