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title: Developer
date: 2022-09-20T10:45:14-04:00
author: Sean Smith
canonical_url: "https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/"
section: Topic
---
&lt;!\[CDATA\[YII-BLOCK-BODY-BEGIN\]\]&gt;[Skip to main content](#main-content)## Developer

These episodes discuss issues of interest to developers

Season 09 Episode 04 – Mar 26, 2026   
28:17 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-4/can-ai-build-a-smartphone-app-in-a-weekend-sean-tried-it/#show-notes)

## [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/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[General ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general/)

Sean walks Mike and Amanda through Location Scout, a fully functional Android app he shipped over a weekend using Claude Code, React Native, and Tailwind. A discussion about prompting tips and more follows.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-4/can-ai-build-a-smartphone-app-in-a-weekend-sean-tried-it/%0A)

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Season 09 Episode 01 – Feb 18, 2026   
35:39 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-1/productivity-tips-to-help-you-work/#show-notes)

## [Productivity tips to help you work](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-1/productivity-tips-to-help-you-work/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)[General ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general/)

In this episode we discuss various things that people use to help them improve their productivity at work.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-09/episode-1/productivity-tips-to-help-you-work/%0A)

Season 08 Episode 05 – Feb 18, 2025   
45:26 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-5/code-of-ethics-navigating-moral-dilemmas-in-web-development/#show-notes)

## [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/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[General ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general/)

A discussion on various ethical scenarios and issues, including politics, pricing, green washing, and more in web development.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-5/code-of-ethics-navigating-moral-dilemmas-in-web-development/%0A)

Season 08 Episode 04 – Jan 14, 2025   
40:09 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-4/social-media-with-jessica-perreault-2/#show-notes)

## [Stand Out on Social Media with Jessica Perreault](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-4/social-media-with-jessica-perreault-2/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)[General ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general/)

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 generated content for social.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-4/social-media-with-jessica-perreault-2/%0A)

Season 08 Episode 03 – Dec 17, 2024   
42:53 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-3/shortcuts-that-save-the-day-boost-productivity-in-web-dev-and-beyond/#show-notes)

## [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/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)[General ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general/)

Want to save time? Learn common keyboard shortcuts for all your software.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-3/shortcuts-that-save-the-day-boost-productivity-in-web-dev-and-beyond/%0A)

Season 08 Episode 02 – Dec 03, 2024   
36:49 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-2/whats-going-on-with-wordpress/#show-notes)

## [What's going on with WordPress?!](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-2/whats-going-on-with-wordpress/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)[General ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general/)

Mike and Amanda discuss the current WordPress controversy and how it affects how it affects developers and website owners.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-2/whats-going-on-with-wordpress/%0A)

Season 08 Episode 01 – Nov 19, 2024   
33:38 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-1/keeping-up-with-tech-trends/#show-notes)

## [Keeping up with Tech Trends](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-1/keeping-up-with-tech-trends/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

In this episode we discuss strategies for keeping up with technology trends and how to choose what to learn.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-08/episode-1/keeping-up-with-tech-trends/%0A)

Season 07 Episode 10 – Jun 11, 2024   
39:53 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-10/rebroadcast-11-things-to-avoid-doing-on-your-website/#show-notes)

## [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/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

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 a good idea.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-10/rebroadcast-11-things-to-avoid-doing-on-your-website/%0A)

Season 07 Episode 09 – May 28, 2024   
37:38 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-9/unlock-your-adhd-superpowers-with-chris-ferdinandi/#show-notes)

## [Unlock your ADHD superpowers with Chris Ferdinandi](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-9/unlock-your-adhd-superpowers-with-chris-ferdinandi/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

Chris discusses how ADHD has impacted his career as a web developer and provides resources to other developers.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-9/unlock-your-adhd-superpowers-with-chris-ferdinandi/%0A)

Season 07 Episode 08 – May 14, 2024   
50:31 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-8/online-learning-and-keeping-up-with-technology-with-ryan-irelan/#show-notes)

## [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/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[General ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general/)

In this episode we talk with Online educator Ryan Irelan about online learning and keeping up with technology in web development.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-8/online-learning-and-keeping-up-with-technology-with-ryan-irelan/%0A)

Season 07 Episode 07 – Apr 30, 2024   
40:46 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-7/how-to-submit-a-good-support-request-with-ben-croker/#show-notes)

## [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/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

In this episode we talk to returning guest Ben Croker about how to write a good support request.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-7/how-to-submit-a-good-support-request-with-ben-croker/%0A)

Season 07 Episode 06 – Apr 16, 2024   
44:40 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-6/back-in-my-day/#show-notes)

## [Back in my day...](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-6/back-in-my-day/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[General ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general/)

In this episode we reminisce about how things used to be done and how much web development has changed in the last 25 years. From under construction gifs to the rise and fall of jQuery we cover it all.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-6/back-in-my-day/%0A)

Season 07 Episode 05 – Apr 02, 2024   
32:52 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-5/how-to-spin-up-a-website-quickly-using-a-boilerplate/#show-notes)

## [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/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

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 boilerplate.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-5/how-to-spin-up-a-website-quickly-using-a-boilerplate/%0A)

Season 07 Episode 03 – Feb 27, 2024   
40:27 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-3/what-to-do-when-work-is-slow-with-mitchell-kimbrough/#show-notes)

## [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/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[General ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general/)

In this episode we talk with Mitchell Kimbrough, founder of Solspace, about strategies to help with when work is slow.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-3/what-to-do-when-work-is-slow-with-mitchell-kimbrough/%0A)

Season 07 Episode 02 – Feb 13, 2024   
42:51 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-2/how-can-i-communicate-better-with-clients/#show-notes)

## [How can I communicate better with clients?](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-2/how-can-i-communicate-better-with-clients/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

In this episode we discuss various project management tools, and the pros and cons of each. Additionally how best to communicate with clients.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-07/episode-2/how-can-i-communicate-better-with-clients/%0A)

Season 06 Episode 13 – Jun 08, 2023   
40:09 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-13/social-media-with-jessica-perreault/#show-notes)

## [Stand Out on Social Media with Jessica Perreault](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-13/social-media-with-jessica-perreault/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)[General ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general/)

The ins and outs of mastering social media for small business owners with Jessica Perrault plus a predication about AI generated content for social.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-13/social-media-with-jessica-perreault/%0A)

Season 06 Episode 12 – May 09, 2023   
52:22 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-12/lessons-from-a-plugin-developer-with-ben-croker/#show-notes)

## [Lessons from a plugin developer with Ben Croker](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-12/lessons-from-a-plugin-developer-with-ben-croker/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

A discussion on plugin development with Ben Croker who has developed plugins for Craft CMS and previously for ExpressionEngine. We discuss when to use a plugin, when a plugin should be commercial, how to price a plugin, and providing support to end users.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-12/lessons-from-a-plugin-developer-with-ben-croker/%0A)

Season 06 Episode 04 – Jan 17, 2023   
32:35 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-4/tips-for-website-maintenance/#show-notes)

## [Tips for Website Maintenance](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-4/tips-for-website-maintenance/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

We talk about website maintenance, tips for planning maintenance, and maintenance contracts.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-4/tips-for-website-maintenance/%0A)

Season 06 Episode 03 – Jan 03, 2023   
32:08 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-3/choosing-a-cms/#show-notes)

## [Choosing a CMS](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-3/choosing-a-cms/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

We talk all about choosing a CMS - what to look for and pitfalls to avoid and how to evaluate a CMS.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-3/choosing-a-cms/%0A)

Season 06 Episode 02 – Dec 20, 2022   
33:00 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-2/website-contract-advice-from-an-actual-lawyer/#show-notes)

## [Website Contract Advice From an Actual Lawyer](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-2/website-contract-advice-from-an-actual-lawyer/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

We talk with David Canton about the ins and outs of contracts for creative professionals.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-2/website-contract-advice-from-an-actual-lawyer/%0A)

Season 06 Episode 01 – Dec 06, 2022   
39:36 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-1/tools-of-the-trade/#show-notes)

## [Tools of the Trade](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-1/tools-of-the-trade/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)[General ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/general/)

We talk about tools of the trade that we use in our day to day work life.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-06/episode-1/tools-of-the-trade/%0A)

Season 05 Episode 13 – Jun 28, 2022   
34:01 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-13/talking-to-a-new-dev/#show-notes)

## [Talking to a New Dev](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-13/talking-to-a-new-dev/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

We talk to new developer Shopnil Mahmud about learning web development at Seneca College and starting work in the field. Questions were submitted by current students at Seneca College.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-13/talking-to-a-new-dev/%0A)

Season 05 Episode 11 – May 31, 2022   
35:16 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-11/alpinejs-with-caleb-porzio-lightweight-javascript-in-your-markup/#show-notes)

## [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/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

Learn all about AlpineJS from it's Creator Caleb Porzio. We also discuss how accessibility is baked into the new Alpine Components.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-11/alpinejs-with-caleb-porzio-lightweight-javascript-in-your-markup/%0A)

Season 05 Episode 10 – May 17, 2022   
[Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-10/hiring-junior-devs-and-how-to-stand-out-from-the-crowd/#show-notes)

## [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/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

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.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-10/hiring-junior-devs-and-how-to-stand-out-from-the-crowd/%0A)

Season 05 Episode 09 – May 03, 2022   
47:37 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-9/vanilla-javascript-fundamentals-before-frameworks/#show-notes)

## [Vanilla Javascript - Fundamentals before Frameworks](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-9/vanilla-javascript-fundamentals-before-frameworks/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

Learn why Chris Ferdinandi believers there's a simpler, more resilient way to make things for the web with vanilla Javascript. We also take a detour into accessibility.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-9/vanilla-javascript-fundamentals-before-frameworks/%0A)

Season 05 Episode 08 – Apr 19, 2022   
39:32 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-8/11-things-to-avoid-doing-on-your-website/#show-notes)

## [11 Things to avoid doing on your website](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-8/11-things-to-avoid-doing-on-your-website/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

We discuss various things to avoid doing with your website and why they are not a good idea.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-8/11-things-to-avoid-doing-on-your-website/%0A)

Season 05 Episode 06 – Mar 22, 2022   
47:54 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-6/css-is-awesome-with-kevin-powell/#show-notes)

## [CSS is Awesome with Kevin Powell](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-6/css-is-awesome-with-kevin-powell/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

Kevin Powell CSS evangelist discusses everything to do with CSS and why it is awesome.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-6/css-is-awesome-with-kevin-powell/%0A)

Season 05 Episode 04 – Feb 22, 2022   
1:02:10 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-4/tailwind-css-with-adam-wathan/#show-notes)

## [Tailwind CSS with Adam Wathan](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-4/tailwind-css-with-adam-wathan/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

Adam Wathan, co-founder of Tailwind CSS, talks about what Tailwind CSS is, why he built it, and the future of Tailwind.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-4/tailwind-css-with-adam-wathan/%0A)

Season 05 Episode 03 – Feb 08, 2022   
44:58 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-3/wes-bos-your-web-boss/#show-notes)

## [Wes Bos - Your Web Boss](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-3/wes-bos-your-web-boss/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

We talk to Wes Bos all about web development, soft skills, and everything needed to succeed in web development.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-05/episode-3/wes-bos-your-web-boss/%0A)

Season 04 Episode 12 – Jul 06, 2021   
1:14:56 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-12/pimp-your-typography/#show-notes)

## [Pimp Your Typography](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-12/pimp-your-typography/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

Time to pimp your website typography with Oliver Schöndorfer. Learn the fundementals of typography and why it matters to your website and message.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-12/pimp-your-typography/%0A)

Season 04 Episode 11 – Jun 08, 2021   
46:04 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-11/from-novice-to-bootcamp-instructor/#show-notes)

## [From Novice to Bootcamp Instructor](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-11/from-novice-to-bootcamp-instructor/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

Learn all about Owen Craig's journey from novice developer to bootcamp instructor. Why he transitioned from social media manager to development, why Owen chose a bootcamp and how he later became an instructor at that same bootcamp.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-11/from-novice-to-bootcamp-instructor/%0A)

Season 04 Episode 10 – May 25, 2021   
54:10 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-10/wordpress/#show-notes)

## [Wordpress](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-10/wordpress/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

We talk to Laura Bailey of Revy Web Design all about Wordpress, her journey from IT technical support in the UK to running a Wordpress agency with employees in a small town in British Columbia Canada.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-10/wordpress/%0A)

Season 04 Episode 09 – Apr 13, 2021   
1:03:57 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-9/website-optimization-and-speed/#show-notes)

## [Website Optimization and Speed](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-9/website-optimization-and-speed/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

Website optimization expert Andrew Welch discusses optimizing your website performance and speed.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-9/website-optimization-and-speed/%0A)

Season 04 Episode 08 – Mar 30, 2021   
32:53 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-8/alternatives-to-google-analytics/#show-notes)

## [Alternatives to Google Analytics](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-8/alternatives-to-google-analytics/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

Returning guest Angie Herrara discusses alternatives to google analytics for tracking website visitors. We discuss Fathom Analytics and Stat Counter.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-8/alternatives-to-google-analytics/%0A)

Season 04 Episode 06 – Mar 02, 2021   
35:10 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-6/how-to-improve-your-website-without-doing-a-full-redesign/#show-notes)

## [How to improve your website without doing a full redesign](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-6/how-to-improve-your-website-without-doing-a-full-redesign/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

In this episode Mike and Sean discuss various things you can do to improve your existing website without doing a complete redesign and rebuild.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-6/how-to-improve-your-website-without-doing-a-full-redesign/%0A)

Season 04 Episode 05 – Feb 16, 2021   
39:21 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-5/accessibility/#show-notes)

## [Accessibility](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-5/accessibility/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

We discuss accessibility, with Matsuko Friedland, in websites, why it's important both for users and website owners, as well as some tips on how to ensure your website is accessible.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-04/episode-5/accessibility/%0A)

Season 03 Episode 10 – Jul 28, 2020   
23:23 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-10/content-audits/#show-notes)

## [Content Audits](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-10/content-audits/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

Mike and Sean discuss what a content audit is and why you should perform one.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-10/content-audits/%0A)

Season 03 Episode 09 – Jul 14, 2020   
17:41 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-9/maintenance-plans/#show-notes)

## [Maintenance Plans](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-9/maintenance-plans/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

Sean and Mike discuss the benefits of having a regular maintenance plan for your website, and having a Web developer on a retainer contract.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-9/maintenance-plans/%0A)

Season 03 Episode 07 – Jun 16, 2020   
33:36 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-7/backups/#show-notes)

## [Backups](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-7/backups/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

Do you have a backup strategy for your website? If you value your website content, you need to have regular backups. In this episode, Sean and Mike discuss what a backup strategy is, why you need one, and what options are available to make it happen.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-7/backups/%0A)

Season 03 Episode 06 – Jun 02, 2020   
23:58 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-6/theres-a-plugin-for-that/#show-notes)

## [There's a plugin for that](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-6/theres-a-plugin-for-that/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

Mike and Sean discuss the pros and cons of extending a content management system with plugins.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-6/theres-a-plugin-for-that/%0A)

Season 03 Episode 05 – May 19, 2020   
33:44 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-5/vacations/#show-notes)

## [Vacations](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-5/vacations/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)

In this episode Sean and Mike discuss what to do when your web developer goes on vacation.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-03/episode-5/vacations/%0A)

Season 02 Episode 10 – Oct 22, 2019   
59:47 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-02/episode-10/ecommerce-with-shopify/#show-notes)

## [Ecommerce with Shopify](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-02/episode-10/ecommerce-with-shopify/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

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

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-02/episode-10/ecommerce-with-shopify/%0A)

Season 02 Episode 02 – Jul 02, 2019   
51:13 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-02/episode-2/web-hosting-101/#show-notes)

## [Web Hosting 101](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-02/episode-2/web-hosting-101/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

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

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-02/episode-2/web-hosting-101/%0A)

Season 01 Episode 10 – Apr 09, 2019   
50:24 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-10/diy-vs-bespoke/#show-notes)

## [DIY Vs Bespoke](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-10/diy-vs-bespoke/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of do it yourself (DIY) vs a custom bespoke design. We also talk about when DIY is the correct approach and when it may be time to switch from DIY to a bespoke website.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-10/diy-vs-bespoke/%0A)

Season 01 Episode 09 – Mar 26, 2019   
44:42 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-9/accessibility-why-its-important/#show-notes)

## [Accessibility - Why It's Important](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-9/accessibility-why-its-important/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

In this episode I talk with Emily Lewis and Lea Alcantara about website accessibility. What it is, why it's important, and how it is more than just websites for blind people.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-9/accessibility-why-its-important/%0A)

Season 01 Episode 05 – Jan 29, 2019   
1:0:41 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-5/seo-101/#show-notes)

## [SEO 101](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-5/seo-101/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

A discussion with Luke Stevens talking about the basics of SEO including advice on how to improve your SEO as well as what to avoid and how to choose an SEO specialist.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-5/seo-101/%0A)

Season 01 Episode 04 – Jan 14, 2019   
44:12 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-4/websites-benefit-from-continual-development/#show-notes)

## [Websites Benefit from Continual Development](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-4/websites-benefit-from-continual-development/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

In this episode Andrew and I talk about why websites need to be continually developed and maintained contrary to expectations of one and done.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-4/websites-benefit-from-continual-development/%0A)

Season 01 Episode 03 – Jan 11, 2019   
42:23 [Show Notes](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-3/web-design-shortcuts-you-should-never-take/#show-notes)

## [Web Design Shortcuts You Should Never Take](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-3/web-design-shortcuts-you-should-never-take/%0A)

[Developer ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/developer/)[Business ](https://website101podcast.com/topic/business/)

In this episode myself and Mike Mella discuss several webdesign shortcuts you should never take and the reasons why many businesses continue to make these mistakes.

[Listen Now](https://website101podcast.com/episodes/season-01/episode-3/web-design-shortcuts-you-should-never-take/%0A)

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