This article talks about my experience setting up my first few Shopify stores and documents the initial resources I referenced and the techniques I used to accomplish the desired features; I also discuss my favorite features!
Solving the WordPress error: not a valid JSON response
How I solved the Wordpress Error: "Updating failed. The response is not a valid JSON response."
WordPress: updating failed. Could not insert post into the database.
in 2024, when I went back to update older posts on ArtsandBricks.com to make updates, many posts would error and not save. When I clicked "Update," a red bar across the top of the page would appear that read, "Updating failed. Could not insert post into the database." Here's how.
Tips for getting into a locked WordPress site hosted on GoDaddy
Frustratingly, I find that I'm almost always locked out of my client's websites hosted on the Managed GoDaddy Wordpress plan, but there is a workaround. Here's what to do.
What I’m learning as I use Peak Starter Kit for Statamic V3
I'm building my 2nd Statamic V3 website using the Peak Starter Kit. This is where I capture tips I'm learning along the way. The developer of Peak and the Discord channel members are very responsive!
Machform – PHP Form Builder
I started using Machform for my static HTML websites back in 2010. Then, as it is today, Machform is a simple, self-hosted form solution that JUST works and has an affordable one-time license fee. Here are some tricks I've learned and still use to help recover "lost" content quickly.
What are the best browser-based games to teach coding?
Whether you're learning or teaching CSS or Javascript, there are many fun, free, browser-based games to practice and perfect your skills.
Why did I take a coding Bootcamp?
This post discusses why, as a graphic designer and web designer, I signed up for a coding bootcamp and how it's helped me professionally.
Collections fieldset example in Statamic V2
See an example of using the Collections fieldset in Statamic V2 and displaying the content with {{ relate }}.
How to make a PHP “IF OR” or “IF AND” statement
Both WordPress and Statamic content management systems are built on PHP. Just like many other programming languages, PHP's syntax for OR is two vertical lines; PHP's syntax for AND is two ampersands &&. Alternatively, the words "and" and "or" may be used, too. Here are some code examples.

