A look at how big hosting companies still profit from unnecessary SSL upsells—and why modern, developer-built sites include secure HTTPS for free.
This space is where I write about the things I build and the lessons that come with it — from web apps and software design to AI experiments and the messy, rewarding parts of client work. Most posts will start with something I’ve actually encountered: a technical challenge, an insight from a project, or a tool that changed the way I think about development. I’ll also use this space to connect the dots between work and life — the creative process, side projects with my kids, or the quieter ideas that come from living and working in Santa Fe. Sometimes it’ll be code, sometimes reflection — but always something real.
A look at how big hosting companies still profit from unnecessary SSL upsells—and why modern, developer-built sites include secure HTTPS for free.
Why I use PayloadCMS instead of WordPress — a modern, developer-first CMS built on Next.js that gives me full control and live editing.