The adventures of Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan through the world of web development, web design, and small business management. As web development agency owners for the better part of a decade, they’ve worked with all sorts of technologies, through the rise of responsive web design, the revolution of serverless computing, and the popularity gain of many no-code tools for small business owners. They commonly discuss foundational web development technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - in ...
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Website Design Made Simple: Website Tips, Optimization and Conversion tips plus Web Design for Small Business Owners
JennyB | Website Designer
JennyB is a strategic website designer for service-based businesses. She specializes in helping small business owners transform their websites into 24/7 client-attracting machines. This show will deliver actionable website tips about how to design, optimize, and convert more visitors into clients. If you are looking for website design tips from a conversion-focused designer then you are in the right place. This podcast will provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs, small business owners, ...
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BUSINESS BUILDING BY DESIGN -Time Management, Starting a Small business, Women Entrepreneurship, Small Business Solutions, Women in Small Business, Mentorship for Women, Coaching
Emily McGrath - Small Business Coach, Faith-led, Designer, CEO
Do you wish you felt like you belonged in a room of successful, motivated women? A community of unbiased, no judging, supportive women? Do you want actionable solutions to everyday issues in your small business? Then this podcast is for you and girl, I’ve been right where you are! Hi! I’m Emily, entrepreneur, designer, renovator, mover & shaker! That’s ME!!! We will implement actionable solutions for your small business. We will give you tips and tricks for to help with the back end of your ...
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The Small Business Survival Series | Plus business and communications tips designed to help simplify your small business.
Trent Brinsley from Alltel Australia
Listen to the Alltel Australia Small Business Podcast series and learn from a successful entrepreneur who has grown his corporation from a family–run lounge room operation to a national telco. Alltel's General Manager, Trent Brinsley wants to help you: - get your business off the ground - lay the foundations for growth and expansion - gain an understanding of the tools you can utilise to build and retain a customer base Trent shares the lessons he's learnt from personal experiences over the ...
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Let's explore how to turn your website into a resource for generating content that can be repurposed for social media, email sequences, and more. Learn how to make your website work harder for you without having to create new content from scratch. YOU WILL LEARN: How to transform your homepage hero section into social media bios and posts. Ways to …
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Endless ideas, abandoned projects, and a pile of unused domain names—sound familiar? In this episode, Matt and Mike explore how developers can avoid false starts and take meaningful first steps when launching new projects. They dig into why buying a domain name might feel productive (but often isn’t), when it's actually the right move, and how jump…
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In this edition of Web News, Matt and Mike discuss the rapidly evolving world of AI, and AI tooling. As web developers, the guys are no stranger to online tools that promise to do everything under the sun - but lately it feels like an infinite amount of new ones are coming out all the time due, powered by AI. Is it possible to keep up with everythi…
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In this episode, we explore the steps to create a seamless client journey on your website, from the first visit all the way to onboarding. The goal is to eliminate friction points that could lead potential clients away, turning your website into a 24/7 team member that guides them smoothly through the process. YOU WILL LEARN: How to make a strong f…
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How To Get A Web Development Job in 2025
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1:17:04In this episode, Matt and Mike talk about the current state of the dev world—layoffs, AI tools, and the unstable job market—while highlighting the real opportunities that still exist. They share actionable ways to stand out, build useful projects, network, and niche down to land work in a tough economy. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/…
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In this episode of HTML All The Things, Mike chats with William Madden, Developer Advocate at Prisma, to uncover what makes modern ORMs essential in today's development workflows. They break down what an ORM is, why developers should care, and how Prisma sets itself apart in the crowded ORM space. William also dives into the technical challenges of…
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In this episode, we explore why website visitors disappear without taking action and how you can fix this. Learn how to turn website visits into real sales by addressing key gaps. YOU WILL LEARN: Why a high number of visitors doesn’t matter if they aren't buying or contacting you. How traditional contact forms can push potential clients away. The i…
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As developers and business owners, it’s easy to get stuck in the daily grind — coding, responding to emails, handling support — and forget to actually build the business. In this episode, Matt and Mike dive into what it really means to work on your business instead of just in it. The guys explore strategies to avoid becoming your own overworked emp…
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✨ Sign up for a free Website Audit Session at: https://jennyb-designs.com/website-audit-session In this website audit with Jill Stoddard, a speaker, author, podcaster, psychologist, and coach we focus on optimizing her personal brand's website to streamline the user experience, ensuring visitors easily understand how she can help them through her v…
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Why Flip Phones Still Matter in 2025 | w/ Tom Barrasso
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1:16:40In this episode, Matt sits down with Tom Barrasso from Cloud Phone to explore why flip phones are still relevant in 2025. They discuss the rise of digital detox, who’s using feature phones today, and how developers can still build apps for low-spec devices. From KaiOS and Cloud Phone to nostalgia and screen-time reduction—this is a deep dive into t…
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Let's explore the importance of owning your digital assets as a small business owner. It's easy to overlook these elements, but they form the backbone of your online presence. We discuss the six essential "things" you should have control over to protect your business and ensure smooth operations. YOU WILL LEARN: Why owning your domain name is essen…
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Even if you’re not "doing DevOps," understanding it can seriously level up your development career. In this episode, Matt and Mike dive into why every web developer should care about DevOps practices, even at a basic level. They explore how deployment pipelines work, how Git supports safe code changes, and how you can prevent and fix production iss…
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Learn why some popular elements might not be helping your business and offers simpler, more effective alternatives. YOU WILL LEARN: Why sliders and carousels can be distracting and what to use instead. How complex navigation menus can overwhelm visitors and simpler solutions. The impact of using stock photos or too many blog categories. Why long co…
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The Hype Trap: Why Cutting Edge Isn’t Always the Best Choice
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1:14:19In this episode, Matt and Mike explore the temptation to always chase the latest and greatest in tech—whether it's new frameworks, tools, or workflows that dominate developer discourse. While the buzz can be exciting, blindly adopting bleeding-edge technology can lead to serious downsides like poor documentation, tiny communities, and unstable tool…
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✨ Sign up for a free Website Audit Session at: https://jennyb-designs.com/website-audit-session In this website audit we discuss strategies for making websites more effective in attracting clients and serving their needs. YOU WILL LEARN: How to simplify website navigation for easy user access. Techniques for creating a clear and compelling landing …
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Let's chat about the power of internal links and how they can keep visitors on your website longer, help improve your Google rankings, and naturally guide visitors to take action. Learn how to use internal links as strategic pathways to enhance user experience and drive results. YOU WILL LEARN: What internal links are and how they act as helpful si…
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Startups vs Big Tech for Web Developers
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1:22:33In this episode, Mike shares his theory that AI will make it easier to prototype and launch startups, potentially opening more opportunities for developers outside of big tech. Matt and Mike compare working in startups versus big tech across several categories like career growth, pace, culture, job security, and more. Drawing on personal experience…
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White space is often overlooked in website design, but it's so important for making your site user-friendly and inviting. In this episode, we discuss how strategic use of white space can help visitors navigate your site more easily and encourage them to take action. YOU WILL LEARN: Why white space improves readability and comprehension. How to use …
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The Full Stack of a Website: What Clients Often Overlook
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1:05:41In this episode, Matt and Mike explore the full stack of a website, highlighting what clients often overlook when requesting a new site. While it's easy to focus on what’s visible—like product pages, landing pages, and design elements—the real complexity lies beneath the surface. A professional website requires thoughtful planning around content ma…
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On this episode of HTML All The Things, Jonathan Schor joins us to discuss why coding may be the next essential skill for kids in our tech-driven world. We explore the gamification of coding education, how it engages young learners, and why it could transform traditional teaching methods. Jonathan shares insights on whether coding should be part of…
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Let's chat about the importance of your website as the heart of your marketing strategy. Learn why having a strong website is more important than just focusing on social media marketing. And how to turn your website into a powerful tool that works for you day and night. YOU WILL LEARN: Why your website should be the center of your marketing efforts…
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Top 5 Code Editors for Web Developers
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1:05:27Choosing the right code editor can make or break a web developer's workflow. In this episode, we dive into the Top 5 Code Editors for Web Developers—exploring their strengths, quirks, and everything in between. From the widely-loved Visual Studio Code to the blazing-fast newcomer Zed, we discuss which editors could suit your coding style. Whether y…
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✨ Sign up for a free Website Audit Session at: https://jennyb-designs.com/website-audit-session Let's chat with Allison of Cove Fine Jewelry to discuss optimizing her website to better capture traffic and conversions. We'll explore strategies to make the site more user-friendly and enhance online visibility. YOU WILL LEARN: How to refine website la…
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This episode talks about the true value of strategic website design for small business owners. It highlights why a good-looking site isn't enough and how a well-thought-out strategy is key to turning visitors into customers. YOU WILL LEARN: Why cutting corners on website design can cost you more in the long run. The difference between a basic websi…
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My Real-World SEO Checklist for New Websites
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1:16:55In this episode, Matt walks through his real-world SEO checklist for launching new websites—based on the process he followed while preparing a recent client site for launch. He covers everything from SEO titles, meta descriptions, and OG images to page performance, link structure, and content considerations. Along the way, Mike shares some of his o…
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AI in Developer Education: Scrimba's Instant Feedback & Backend Courses w/ Per Borgen
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1:04:54Today we had the pleasure of sitting down with Per Borgen to get his insights and opinions on landing a developer job despite current market challenges. We also got his opinions on how AI is shaping both developer productivity and developer education. As the CEO of Scrimba, an online coding school with over 1 million users, Per has unique insights …
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✨ Sign up for a free Website Audit Session at: https://jennyb-designs.com/website-audit-session On this special episode, we joined the third annual podcast-a-thon and highlighted an inspiring organization, Connor's Kindness Project. Sharon from the project shared her journey of spreading kindness through innovative initiatives and how you can get i…
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Corporate Burnout: How the CIA Invented Your 9 to 5
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1:29:54Modern office work is a dystopian nightmare, but did you know a WWII sabotage manual describes it perfectly? In this episode, Matt and Mike explore the eerie similarities between workplace inefficiency and deliberate sabotage, diving into burnout, corporate jargon, and the illusion of productivity. From pointless meetings to overcomplicated approva…
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In this episode Mike had the pleasure of sitting down with Maximilian Schwarzmüller to discuss developer education. Before the days of AI, developers would typically go to a traditional school program, do a Udemy course, or maybe take part in a bootcamp. In 2025, the AI era has shifted a lot of things, including developer education into a new space…
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In this episode, we explore the power of social proof on your website and how it can build trust with visitors. Learn why social proof is more than just a handful of customer quotes and how to strategically use it to turn casual visitors into clients. YOU WILL LEARN: Different types of social proof beyond testimonials, like metrics, logos, and medi…
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Vibe Coding, Cursor Vs Windsurf, Firefox Did What?!
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1:10:48Dive into the comeback of Web News as we discuss popular AI coding tools, the new "vibe coding" trend, and Firefox's new TOS changes. Coding with AI has become commonplace over the past couple years with consumer tools like ChatGPT showing off their coding competence. As professional developers adopt AI into the workplace they may start with ChatGP…
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✨ Sign up for a free Website Audit Session at: https://jennyb-designs.com/website-audit-session In this website audit session we discuss ways to simplify Melissa's website to better attract and serve her target audience. With a focus on helping women with health concerns, Melissa explores how to make her offerings clear and streamlined. YOU WILL LE…
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In this episode we had the pleasure of sitting down with Kent C. Dodds, a celebrated educator, open-source advocate, and React expert. He’s the creator of the Epic Web conference starting on March 25th 2025 and has created some of the best React workshops and courses out there. Together, we dove deep into how AI has made it almost impossible to app…
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