In the WordPress ecosystem of 2026, a starter theme is no longer a stylistic preference or a developer convenience; it is a foundational architectural decision that directly affects performance, maintainability, security, and the long-term viability of the platform being built. The real distinction between a starter theme and a multipurpose theme is not features, but […]
WordPress now powers 43%+ of the web.Yet many projects are still built as if it’s 2012—install a theme, stack plugins, hope for the best. That approach is already obsolete. The industry has shifted.We’re no longer just building “websites.” We’re building application frameworks that need to scale, perform, and remain maintainable years down the line. Here’s […]
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After publishing my post “Stop Building Websites with Page Builders: A Developer’s Manifesto”, a few people asked the obvious follow-up question: “Cool theory — but does it actually work?” So here’s the proof. This site currently scores: And no — this isn’t the result of stacking 15 optimisation plugins and praying nothing breaks. Most of […]
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Over the past few months, I’ve been working on something meaningful: a digital recruitment platform designed specifically for the local market in Lesotho and Southern Africa. It’s called WorkForce, and it’s now live. WorkForce isn’t just another job board. It’s a carefully crafted platform built on WordPress that connects employers with local, verified talent — […]
With over five years of experience as both a Web Developer and Graphic Designer, I specialize in building websites that balance clean aesthetics with strong performance. Whether it’s a fully custom WordPress theme or advanced plugin logic, every project I take on is rooted in one goal: delivering an exceptional user experience. Why WordPress? WordPress […]
With over five years of experience as both a Web Developer and Graphic Designer, I specialize in building websites that balance clean aesthetics with strong performance. Whether it’s a fully custom WordPress theme or advanced plugin logic, every project I take on is rooted in one goal: delivering an exceptional user experience. Why WordPress? WordPress […]