I Quit Programming (or did I?)
Why I'm shifting my focus away from programming.
Guides, Thoughts & Resources on Building for the Web.
Hey, I'm Will. I'm a self-taught developer interested in web technology, digital marketing, and web design. I use this site to document what I'm learning as I attempt to build and grow various web projects.
Recent Posts
Universal Analytics Deprecation is Imminent
There's less than 6 months left until Google sunsets Universal Analytics and I still haven't touched GA4 with a ten foot pole. I can't be the only one.
Building a Niche Directory Site With Django Part 1: Intro
Follow along from idea to launch as I build a niche directory site from scratch with the Django web framework.
Hugo: Prevent Spammers From Scraping Your Email With JS
With a one-liner in Hugo and a bit of basic JavaScript, you'll never have to manually jumble your email address again to prevent scrapers from getting to it.
Should you learn frontend or backend? Neither. Do this instead.
In the age of bootcamps, roadmaps, and hustle, going with the flow and enjoying the process is a far better approach than following a strict learning regimen.
Installing django-extensions graph_models With Docker
How to install the dependencies for the django-extensions app's graph_models feature while running a Django app in a Docker container.
Book Review: Introducing Python 2nd Edition by Bill Lubanovic
An unbiased review of Introducing Python: Modern Computing in Simple Packages (Second Edition) by Bill Lubanovic for those who want to improve their Python.
Track Your Weight Loss With This Simple Excel Spreadsheet
Are you struggling with losing weight? This simple spreadsheet helps you calculate your macros, track caloric intake, and measure weight loss over time.
The Simple Way to Validate Demand for Product Ideas
People tend to overcomplicate validating ideas or market demand for products. Some skip it altogether. But it's not as hard as you think.
The Most Useful Technical Skills for Digital Marketers
Exploring the most in-demand technical skills for digital marketers with learning resources and in-depth explanations.
My Projects
pyspeedinsights
Measure your site speed, performance, accessibility and SEO in bulk from the command line with Python and the PageSpeed Insights API.
Move the Chains Football
Web-based American football management simulation game built with Django.
Holmes Construction Site
A business website built for a local contractor to showcase their work and field inquiries.
Hugo Liftoff Theme
In the past, this site was running on Hugo with a pre-existing theme. As a learning exercise, I decided to build a custom theme from scratch and open source it.