Articles

Practical technology insights for the modern Arlington business. From high-performance server architecture to secure web design, my articles provide 1–10 person firms with the technical clarity they need to scale without the lag.

Infrastructure

2 articles

Security

2 articles

Web & Media

7 articles
4 min read

Strode Media Is All-In on AI — Here's What That Means for You

AI is not a buzzword I sprinkle on a sales page. It is woven into how I design, build, and ship every project. Here is exactly how I use it, where I refuse to, and why that makes your project better — not cheaper-feeling.

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6 min read

The Problem With GoDaddy (and What I Set Clients Up With Instead)

After years of untangling GoDaddy accounts for clients, my honest take: it overcomplicates the simple, charges for things that should be free, and buries small businesses in upsells. Here is what is actually going wrong and the cleaner, cheaper way to run your domain and hosting.

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5 min read

Do You Need a Mobile App, or Just a Better Website?

An honest decision guide for small businesses weighing a native mobile app against a modern website — what each one is actually good at, what they really cost, and how to tell which one your business needs.

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8 min read

What a $3,000 Website Gets You vs. a $300 One

Not all websites are created equal. Here is what actually changes between a budget template site and a professionally built one — and why the difference matters more than you think.

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Local Tech

1 article

Case Study

3 articles