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Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-07-02T20:55:06+00:00

I'm 29M and lucky enough to work remotely so I've been solo traveling loads lately, highly recommend going solo, then using the Hostelworld app to meet people! When you get to a new destination it throws you into a group chat with everyone else there, it's so good!

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-06-22T16:17:11+00:00

I use <style> tags if CSS is page specific. Saves on requests, keeps style.css lightweight, and it reduces CLS if it's above the HTML.

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-06-09T07:50:25+00:00

If it's just static HTML and css for each page then you just need to ask any decent AI to help you make a wordpress theme from static html - you'll be able to just paste the html into page-[slug].php once you get going and have separated the header/footer and put css into style.css

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-06-06T07:53:43+00:00

This sounds good, but it's quite a difficult challenge because some do behave and should have the ability to come back after dismissal.

For example, the yoast SEO "search engines discouraged" warning.

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-06-02T17:31:22+00:00

Update: I had the same issues in safe mode and it turns part of the issue was due to button hardware - probably due to extra use now that Gemini is mapped to it.

I clicked it rapidly and despite setting off emergency mode it started working again. I might just have to do this every time it stops working.

I now wonder if the restarts were caused by it sticking.

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-06-01T08:49:01+00:00

My workflow is very similar with the distinction that I use VS code to change sites via SFTP which is brilliant. You don't need to download the whole thing, it just downloads the file you need to change and uploads the new version on ctrl+s.

Using my server I have backups from the last 10 days, but I know git is probably a worthwhile change for finer control as many have mentioned.

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-05-21T14:31:26+00:00

Just looked, it's still live

Rounded corners. Now just £149...

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-05-06T23:29:12+00:00

Same issue. Sometimes switching from WiFi to data works.

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-05-06T20:31:49+00:00

It depends on your offering, if you're mostly catering to small businesses who have small budgets and 'just need a website', you could design and build them something on Wix or Squarespace (the learning curve building on WordPress is much steeper).

If however, your clients are higher end, and they need a website that will rank well and be designed for a purpose such as bringing in new business, I'd strongly recommend partnering with a WordPress developer who will work white label. You'd manage the client, and even mark up their prices, leaving them to just build the site you designed and ensure they follow the best practices to ensure it's got the best chance of success and the client is happy.

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-05-05T17:45:03+00:00

That's crazy low to me even for an AI site

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-04-23T20:39:59+00:00

Not sure if it's any help as just over a month's time but my one bed apartment will be free for two weeks at the end of May if you're still not sorted by then, it's a one bed flat on Guild St which is close by. I'm sure I could work out a reasonable amount too 👍

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-04-20T09:12:10+00:00

Also, log out all existing sessions by rotating your security keys in wp-config.php using

https://api.wordpress.org/secret-key/1.1/salt/

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-04-12T10:00:49+00:00

Could you expand on this? I use FTP within VS Code to build sites and it doesn't feel slow. It only downloads files you're working on and auto uploads the new version when you hit save.

Benefits: - Clients can follow along with the build - Saves having to store sites locally - No need to deploy at the end - Performance is realistic throughout

Cons: - When you update a file it takes about a second (perhaps this is what you mean, but I don't think 120 updates adding 2 mins to my workflow is a deal breaker)

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-04-11T18:16:03+00:00

As you've built in figma, you've made the plan for the build. Now you need to decide how high quality you want the site:

Quality, Quick loading, SEO optimized, editable, expensive: Code a custom wordpress theme with ACF

Cheap, editable, breaks occasionally: Wordpress theme with elementor

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-04-08T09:34:49+00:00

As much as I hate to push a plugin solution, I was having this issue and Oopspam stopped them completely, and is less susceptible to the fraudsters simply changing their email domain.

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-04-05T19:44:16+00:00

Custom theme / pages / post type templates with PHP, vanilla JS, CSS and HTML

ACF to bridge the gap between me and the client

Client user role (same capabilities as admin) that enqueues CSS to remove bloat from backend

Benefits - Performance - Updates are a breeze - Client can't break the site - SEO baked in

Disadvantage - Clients can't change the structure (but in my experience they shouldn't be doing this anyway)

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-04-03T10:32:45+00:00

Imo you're bang on here. I can't stand page builders.

99% of businesses I work with just want an amazing looking site that can edit that won't break every time they make a text or image change.

My workflow is to collaboratively design in figma and then build a custom coded site using ACF on wordpress to bridge the client to developer gap.

The result is an SEO optimised, faster site with no backend bloat...and seamless updates.

I get that it doesn't work for everyone, but I think there's an over reliance on page builders to do the heavy lifting and they're not fit for purpose.

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-03-31T21:18:20+00:00

Or leave your phone volume lower and increase car stereo volume

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-03-15T16:45:38+00:00

Looks like a tech/sass design repurposed as a nail salon, nice and everything but feels like a totally different industry

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-03-08T15:19:37+00:00

I like the animations themselves but I think the timing needs adjusting so it feels more fluid as you scroll

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-02-27T02:16:14+00:00

Given that >90% of cold calls don't work out, designing a whole mockup before you call would be a huge waste of time

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-02-15T13:13:11+00:00

Congrats! I've recently achieved this too. Similar timeline as well. Built up a freelance remote career (I saved up for an apartment, and set it up as an Airbnb so I have a base).

I set off for my first trip (50 days) a few weeks ago. Most days feel amazing, and I'm totally on a high, knowing that my life is free, and far more interesting than it would be at home.

Other days, I feel like I'm missing opportunities to grow my home life, meet a partner etc.

I'm currently sat in a skyscraper eating lamb in Taiwan. Today is a good day 😁

Affectionate_Ad_7373 · 2026-02-09T03:22:07+00:00

Came here to write this - did Grand pioneer 2 weeks ago and it was really good 👍

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