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Frontend Foundations: quality by default

Frontend Foundations is a practical reference for accessible, maintainable, performant frontend delivery. How the site is organised and where to start.
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3 minute read time / 372 words

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LSCSS: Layered Semantic CSS

LSCSS (Layered Semantic CSS) is a practitioner-led methodology for CSS architecture that stays calm under pressure. How the lscss.crayonsandco.de site is organised and where to start.
developmentprocess

3 minute read time / 389 words

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Backups and recovery for small business websites

A practical guide to backups and recovery for small business websites: what to back up, how often, where to store it, and how to test a restore.
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4 minute read time / 541 words

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How to evaluate a web design tender (or RFP)

How to evaluate a web design tender or RFP response: what to ask, what “we do accessibility” should mean, and red flags to watch for.
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5 minute read time / 608 words

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Staging sites and safe updates for small teams

When staging sites are worth it for small teams, how to run safe updates, and low-fuss ways to test before you go live.
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4 minute read time / 475 words

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When to hire a copywriter (and how to brief one)

When it makes sense to hire a copywriter for your website, how to brief them, and how to work together so the content actually converts.
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5 minute read time / 596 words

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When to hire a freelancer vs an agency

When to hire a freelancer vs an agency for your website: trade-offs in cost, capacity, specialism, and relationship.
strategyprocessplanning

4 minute read time / 471 words

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Checklist: before you launch a new website

A practical pre-launch checklist for new websites: content, forms, performance, accessibility, SEO, and testing before going live.
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6 minute read time / 730 words

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Choosing a web designer vs developer

A guide to understanding the difference between web designers and developers, when you need each, and how to choose the right person for your project.
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6 minute read time / 701 words

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