Design & Development Blog

Notes from the shop — process, tools, and the occasional opinion.

What our Daily Support Actually Means

There is a line on our homepage that reads: we don't hand you the keys and disappear. I mentioned in the latest Seventeen launch post that this site runs on the same Cinch systems and infrastructure that support our client sites. But what does that actually mean? What does our daily support…

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Hosting & Support

Jul 14
2026

Seventeen

I'm happy to announce the... checks the records ... seventeenth iteration of spigotdesign.com since we began this journey back in 2006. And if you…

Odds & Sods

Nov 21
2025

AI is a Better Writer. So Why Am I Still Blogging?

It's not hard for me to admit that AI is a better writer than I am. It's faster, more succinct, and understands grammar far…

Odds & Sods

Jul 16
2025

How We’ve Streamlined Our Web Design Process

We’ve changed our design process a lot over the years. Back when it was just me, I’d start a project and jump straight into…

Websites & eCommerce

May 27
2025

What is Included in Basic SEO Implementation

One of the things we include with every website is SEO optimization — or implementation. But what does that actually mean? It can be…

Marketing & Optimization

May 9
2025

The Cost of a Website Resign (and what you’re actually paying for)

"How much does a website redesign cost for a small business in Park City or Salt Lake City?" As a Park City, Utah web…

Websites & eCommerce

Dec 20
2024

With Koko Analytics, the Transition from Jetpack is Complete

I wrote a while back about moving on from the Jetpack plugin because we only used a few features and the fact they were…

Websites & eCommerce

Oct 21
2024

Replacement for Jetpack Tiled Galleries and Lightbox Carousel

Jetpack has long suffered from mild to moderate derision in the WordPress developer community due to its bloated nature and heavy-handed approach. I don't…

Websites & eCommerce

Sep 26
2024

Our Take on AI and the Web (As a Web Design Agency)

"Is AI going to take my job?" is not a question I'm currently concerned with. How AI will change the way I work and…

Odds & Sods

Aug 9
2024

SEO Visibility Score: How To Find Yours and Help It Grow

Your SEO visibility score tells you something very important about your site: how effectively your SEO efforts are working to improve your site’s search…

Marketing & Optimization

Aug 8
2024

Why We Ask for Your Budget

Clients are sometimes reluctant to reveal their budget. But there are good reasons why we ask. As a full-service, custom web design agency, one…

Websites & eCommerce