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The Modern Web

A compact editorial site sharing techniques, tools, and stories from modern web development and design.

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February 2017 / SEO

A beginner-friendly introduction to structured data, schema vocabulary, testing, and search visibility.

SEO Tips Web Development

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Recovered highlights covering HTTPS migration, structured data, local development, terminal basics, WordPress, and technical SEO.

February 2017 / Security

A checklist-style guide for moving a site from HTTP to HTTPS while avoiding common SEO and mixed-content issues.

Security Tips Tutorials

March 2017 / SEO

A practical primer on technical SEO considerations developers should keep in mind while building websites.

SEO Web Development

February 2017 / Tutorials

A beginner-oriented walkthrough for preparing a local Mac development environment with MAMP PRO.

Tutorials Web Development

March 2017 / Terminal

A beginner guide to common terminal commands that make web development workflows faster and more precise.

Terminal Tips Tutorials

February 2017 / WordPress

Practical advice for planning, building, and testing a custom WordPress theme without losing sight of maintainability.

Web Development WordPress

January 2017 / Resources

A curated set of web design and development resources for problem solving, inspiration, and learning.

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