Resources for Teams Building Reliable Websites & Web Apps.
A collection of practical guides, checklists, and frameworks focused on maintenance, web application architecture, integrations, and stability processes.
You can read everything here for free; some resources may also be available as downloadable PDFs.
All resources are listed below; these labels are for orientation only.
Website Maintenance Checklist for Busy Teams
Keeping a website secure and performant requires more than just hitting "update" occasionally. This guide breaks down exactly what needs to be checked, on what cadence, to prevent downtime and catch issues before your customers do.
- Core updates, plugin compatibility & backups
- Uptime monitoring & alert configuration
- Security baseline checks & SSL renewal
- Performance checks (Core Web Vitals)
- Documentation & handoff notes
Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Web Maintenance Partner
Not all retainers are created equal. Here are the key questions to ask agencies to ensure you get proactive care rather than just hosting.
Read resourcePlanning a Client Portal: A Requirements Checklist
Define user roles, data access permissions, and security needs before writing a single line of code to avoid costly rebuilds.
Read resourceConnecting Shopify to Your ERP: Common Pitfalls
A technical guide to data synchronization, handling inventory lag, and managing API rate limits when scaling e-commerce.
Read resourceHow to Write a Technical Scope of Work
Stop scope creep before it starts by clearly defining deliverables, acceptance criteria, and what is explicitly out of bounds.
Read resourceSecurity Basics for Non-Technical Site Owners
Understanding SSL, 2FA, firewalls, and least-privilege access without needing a cybersecurity degree.
Read resourceThe Hidden Cost of Ignoring Plugin Updates
Why delaying small updates often leads to expensive emergency fixes, security vulnerabilities, and compatibility conflicts down the road.
Read resourceUptime Monitoring: Why 99.9% Matters
The real business impact of downtime, how to calculate availability, and how to set up proper alerting thresholds.
Read resourceScalability: Preparing Your App for High Traffic
Strategies for database optimization, caching layers, and load balancing when your application starts to grow rapidly.
Read resourceNot Sure Where to Start? Use a Starter Pack.
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