# Website 101 Podcast

> Website 101 Podcast is a long-running Canadian web industry podcast hosted by Sean Smith, Mike Mella, and Amanda Lutz, covering Craft CMS, AI-assisted development, web design, and digital strategy across nine seasons of episodes.

## Guests

- [Guests](https://website101podcast.com/guests.md)

## Pages

- [Thank you](https://website101podcast.com/feedback/thank-you.md)
- [Feedback](https://website101podcast.com/feedback.md)
- [About](https://website101podcast.com/about.md)

## Podcast

- [Bots, Bingo, and "Why We Can't Have Nice Things"](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-7/bots-bingo-and-why-we-cant-have-nice-things.md): Amanda and Mike discuss the impact of bot traffic on their websites, share strategies to stop bot registrations, and explain how to identify bot traffic.
- [AI Can Talk, But Does It Understand?](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-6/ai-can-talk-but-does-it-understand.md): Discussion about the use of AI in creating generic art, the limits of AI creativity, and a new feature in HTML canvas that allows for putting HTML inside a...
- [When Was The Last Time You Built A Site Without A CMS?](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-5/when-was-the-last-time-you-built-a-site-without-a-cms.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1928pHVyFo
- [Can AI build a smartphone app in a weekend? Sean tried it.](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-4/can-ai-build-a-smartphone-app-in-a-weekend-sean-tried-it.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLjfh3Qb46I&t=24s
- [AI Coding, The SaaSpocalypse, and the Tools We Still Pay For.](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-3/ai-coding-the-saaspocalypse-and-the-tools-we-still-pay-for.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d_e2LY0M9U&t=162s
- [Deepfakes, Bullying, and the Future of AI Video](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-2/deepfakes-bullying-and-the-future-of-ai-video.md): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_S4SX0Fc5U
- [Productivity tips to help you work](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-1/productivity-tips-to-help-you-work.md): In this episode we discuss various things that people use to help them improve their productivity at work.
- [Season 8 Wrap](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-6/season-eight-wrap.md): Season eight wrap and a look forward to season nine. We'll continue to do Lunch Bytes every first and third Wednesday of the month.
- [Code of Ethics: Navigating Moral Dilemmas in Web Development](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-5/code-of-ethics-navigating-moral-dilemmas-in-web-development.md): A discussion on various ethical scenarios and issues, including politics, pricing, green washing, and more in web development.
- [Stand Out on Social Media with Jessica Perreault](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-4/social-media-with-jessica-perreault-2.md): Re-release of a season 6 episode. The ins and outs of mastering social media for small business owners with Jessica Perrault plus a predication about AI...
- [Shortcuts That Save the Day: Boost Productivity in Web Dev and Beyond](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-3/shortcuts-that-save-the-day-boost-productivity-in-web-dev-and-beyond.md): Want to save time? Learn common keyboard shortcuts for all your software.
- [What's going on with WordPress?!](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-2/whats-going-on-with-wordpress.md): Mike and Amanda discuss the current WordPress controversy and how it affects how it affects developers and website owners.
- [Keeping up with Tech Trends](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-1/keeping-up-with-tech-trends.md): In this episode we discuss strategies for keeping up with technology trends and how to choose what to learn.
- [The Joy of Self-Taught Coding](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-/the-joy-of-self-taught-coding.md): Hear Sean share his 20-year journey as a coder, his love for problem solving, building, and the evolution of his career in Expression Engine and Craft CMS.
- [Raw and Unedited](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-11/raw-and-unedited.md): The season finale is a raw and unedited episode. In this episode we express our gratitude towards our clients.
- [Rebroadcast: 11 Things to avoid doing on your website](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-10/rebroadcast-11-things-to-avoid-doing-on-your-website.md): Rebroadcast of a season 5 episode - 11 Things to avoid doing on your website - We discuss various things to avoid doing with your website and why they are not...
- [Unlock your ADHD superpowers with Chris Ferdinandi](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-9/unlock-your-adhd-superpowers-with-chris-ferdinandi.md): Chris discusses how ADHD has impacted his career as a web developer and provides resources to other developers.
- [Online Learning and Keeping up with Technology with Ryan Irelan](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-8/online-learning-and-keeping-up-with-technology-with-ryan-irelan.md): In this episode we talk with Online educator Ryan Irelan about online learning and keeping up with technology in web development.
- [How to submit a support request with Ben Croker](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-7/how-to-submit-a-good-support-request-with-ben-croker.md): In this episode we talk to returning guest Ben Croker about how to write a good support request.
- [Back in my day...](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-6/back-in-my-day.md): In this episode we reminisce about how things used to be done and how much web development has changed in the last 25 years.
- [How to spin up a website quickly using a boilerplate](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-5/how-to-spin-up-a-website-quickly-using-a-boilerplate.md): In this episode we discuss the advantages of using a boilerplate to start a new website build and what to include or not include when establishing a...
- [Motivation, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome, with Kevin Nicholson.](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-4/motivation-burnout-and-imposter-syndrome-with-kevin-nicholson.md): In this episode we discuss motivation, burnout, and imposter syndrome including our experiences and strategies on how to handle
- [What to do when work is slow - with Mitchell Kimbrough](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-3/what-to-do-when-work-is-slow-with-mitchell-kimbrough.md): In this episode we talk with Mitchell Kimbrough, founder of Solspace, about strategies to help with when work is slow.
- [How can I communicate better with clients?](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-2/how-can-i-communicate-better-with-clients.md): In this episode we discuss various project management tools, and the pros and cons of each. Additionally how best to communicate with clients.
- [When to Say No](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-1/when-to-say-no.md): In this episode we discuss when and how to say "No". We talk about when developers need to say no as well as when a client should say no.
- [Stand Out on Social Media with Jessica Perreault](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-13/social-media-with-jessica-perreault.md): The ins and outs of mastering social media for small business owners with Jessica Perrault plus a predication about AI generated content for social.
- [Lessons from a plugin developer with Ben Croker](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-12/lessons-from-a-plugin-developer-with-ben-croker.md): A discussion on plugin development with Ben Croker who has developed plugins for Craft CMS and previously for ExpressionEngine.
- [Internet Privacy with Michael Geist](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-11/internet-privacy.md): In this episode we discuss internet privacy with Michael Geist who holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law.
- [Rebroadcast: Pimp Your Typography](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-10/rebroadcast-pimp-your-typography.md): Rebroadcast of a Season 4 Episode - Pimp Your Typography - Time to pimp your website typography with Oliver Schöndorfer.
- [Here's how to work from paradise](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-9/heres-how-to-work-from-paradise.md): We talk with Sarah Lutz, self proclaimed metal queen of the universe, about working remotely overseas.
- [The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly about RFPs](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-8/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-about-rfps.md): In this podcast episode, Mike Miller shares his experience with RFPs in web development, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using RFPs and...
- [PodCamp Toronto 2023 Recap](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-7/podcamp-toronto-2023-recap.md): Sean and Mike attended PodCamp Toronto 2023, a conference for podcasters. This is our recap of the event and key takeaways for listeners.
- [Building an Online Course with Jane Atkinson](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-6/building-an-online-course-with-jane-atkinson.md): Advice from, Jane Atkinson, a veteran online business owner and coach on how to succeed in running an online business.
- [Working with Conflicting Personalities](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-5/working-with-conflicting-personalities.md): In this episode of the Website 101 Podcast, Amanda presents the topic, “working with conflicting personalities.” We’ll discuss sexism, failing upward,...
- [Tips for Website Maintenance](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-4/tips-for-website-maintenance.md): We talk about website maintenance, tips for planning maintenance, and maintenance contracts.
- [Choosing a CMS](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-3/choosing-a-cms.md): We talk all about choosing a CMS - what to look for and pitfalls to avoid and how to evaluate a CMS.
- [Website Contract Advice From an Actual Lawyer](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-2/website-contract-advice-from-an-actual-lawyer.md): We talk with David Canton about the ins and outs of contracts for creative professionals.
- [Tools of the Trade](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-1/tools-of-the-trade.md): We talk about tools of the trade that we use in our day to day work life.
- [Talking to a New Dev](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-13/talking-to-a-new-dev.md): We talk to new developer Shopnil Mahmud about learning web development at Seneca College and starting work in the field.
- [Contract Opinions From Not a Lawyer](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-12/contract-opinions-from-not-a-lawyer.md): We talk to Tim Scollick about working with freelancers and agencies both using and not using a contract.
- [AlpineJS with Caleb Porzio: Lightweight javascript in your markup.](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-11/alpinejs-with-caleb-porzio-lightweight-javascript-in-your-markup.md): Explore Alpine JS, a popular and simple JavaScript framework for web development. Learn about its unique features, including the Alpine Day conference and new...
- [Hiring Junior Devs and How to Stand Out from the Crowd](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-10/hiring-junior-devs-and-how-to-stand-out-from-the-crowd.md): Learn about the process for hiring junior developers and get insight into common mistakes made as well as how to stand out from the crowd.
- [Vanilla Javascript - Fundamentals before Frameworks](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-9/vanilla-javascript-fundamentals-before-frameworks.md): Learn why Chris Ferdinandi believers there's a simpler, more resilient way to make things for the web with vanilla Javascript.
- [11 Things to avoid doing on your website](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-8/11-things-to-avoid-doing-on-your-website.md): We discuss various things to avoid doing with your website and why they are not a good idea.
- [Meet Your Host - Amanda](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-7/meet-your-host-amanda.md): Sean and Mike interview our new co-host Amanda Lutz. Amanda's goal is to out nerd Sean and Mike in this episode.
- [CSS is Awesome with Kevin Powell](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-6/css-is-awesome-with-kevin-powell.md): Kevin Powell CSS evangelist discusses everything to do with CSS and why it is awesome.
- [Starting my own Website with Bill Campbell](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-5/starting-my-own-website-with-bill-campbell.md): We talk with Bill Campbell, one of our subscribers, about the process of planning his website and then working with a web developer and hosting.
- [Tailwind CSS with Adam Wathan](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-4/tailwind-css-with-adam-wathan.md): Adam Wathan, co-founder of Tailwind CSS, talks about what Tailwind CSS is, why he built it, and the future of Tailwind.
- [Wes Bos - Your Web Boss](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-3/wes-bos-your-web-boss.md): We talk to Wes Bos all about web development, soft skills, and everything needed to succeed in web development.
- [Meet Your Host - Mike Mella](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-2/meet-your-host-mike-mella.md): Sean interviews Mike about his journey to becoming a web developer

## Topic

- [Lunch Bytes](https://website101podcast.com/topic/lunch-bytes.md): Livestreams on the first and third Wednesdays of every month - YouTube.
- [General](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general.md): Topics of interest to anyone
- [Business](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business.md): Episodes of interest to small business owners
- [Developer](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer.md): These episodes discuss issues of interest to developers