02 | Website 101 Podcast

Host Sean Smith

Front end developer and CMS specialist focused on author experience and an accessibility advocate. Also loves coffee and photography.

https://caffeinecreations.ca/

Host Mike Mella

https://belikewater.ca/

Host Mike Mella

Web designer, developer, and strategist helping organizations stay current on the Web.

https://belikewater.ca/

Host Amanda Lutz

https://www.amandalutz.com/

Host Amanda Lutz

Amanda is a full stack web developer who can discuss technical concepts with non technical people. She is also teaching the next generation of developers at Seneca College.

https://www.amandalutz.com/

Season 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08

Season 02 Episode 11

Season 2 Recap and Season 3 Teaser

In this episode we do a brief recap of Season 2 and discuss upcoming episodes and guests in Season 3.

Oct 29, 2019 7:54 Show Notes

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Season 02 Episode 01 – Jun 25, 2019
08:58 Show Notes

Season 2 Introduction

An introduction to the topics in Season 2 and a new co-host starting in episode 4.

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Season 02 Episode 02 – Jul 02, 2019
51:13 Show Notes

Web Hosting 101

Developer Business

Nevin Lyne and Sean discuss the ins and outs of webhosting, including shared hosting, vps hosting, dedicated hosting, and recommendations of offsite backups.

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Season 02 Episode 03 – Jul 16, 2019
38:35 Show Notes

How to Choose a Web Developer or Agency

Business

In this episode I talk with Angie Herrara of Block 81 about how to choose a web developer or agency. This could be due to your relationship with your current developer isn't working out or because your business website needs have grown beyond what you can do by yourself.

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Season 02 Episode 04 – Jul 30, 2019
42:35 Show Notes

How Much Does a Website Cost

Business

In this episode Sean Smith and Mike Mella discuss how much a website costs and why the real answer is "It Depends"

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Season 02 Episode 05 – Aug 13, 2019
34:17 Show Notes

Web Jargon Part One

Business

In this episode Sean and Mike explain web jargon that every website owner should be familiar with. This will help when working with a developer or when DIY your website.

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Season 02 Episode 06 – Aug 27, 2019
33:27 Show Notes

Web Jargon Part Two

Business

In this second episode on web jargon Sean and Mike explain web terminology that every website owner should be familiar with. This will help when working with a developer or when DIY your website.

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Season 02 Episode 07 – Sep 10, 2019
21:16 Show Notes

Minimal Viable Product

Business

In this episode Mike and Sean discuss what a minimal viable product is and what the pros and cons of launching a website as an MVP are.

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Season 02 Episode 08 – Sep 24, 2019
35:57 Show Notes

Copy Editing and Copy Writing

Business

In this episode we talk with Guarav Iyer all about copy editing and writing. Guarav has extensive experience with professional writing including a background in journalism, including writing for the Motley Fool.

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Season 02 Episode 09 – Oct 08, 2019
48:03 Show Notes

Photography and Stock Photos

Business

In this episode Sean and Mike discuss the ins and outs of photography and stock photos for your website. How to choose imagery, where to find it, how to edit it and more.

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Season 02 Episode 10 – Oct 22, 2019
59:47 Show Notes

Ecommerce with Shopify

Developer Business

In this episode we talk with Mark Poppen, owner of Funky Moose Records, about running a ecommerce website with physical product using shopify.

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