The Studio Log

Notes on design, code, and the liquid internet.

Dec 31, 2025
Business

Should You Build Your Own Website or Hire Someone?

It is the classic time vs money debate. Here is how to know if you should open the website builder yourself or call in a pro.

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Scott Benjamin
Dec 31, 2025
Business

Do I Really Need a Website? (Short Answer: Yes, You Do)

Social media is rented land. A website is your digital home. Here is why reliance on algorithms is risky and why ownership matters.

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Scott Benjamin
Dec 31, 2025
Engineering

Shopify Headless: What It Is, And When Your Store Actually Needs It

Confused by the term "Headless Commerce"? We explain what it actually means, when you need it, and when you should stick to standard Shopify.

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Scott Benjamin
Dec 31, 2025
Business

Template vs Custom Website: Which One Fits You?

Templates are not evil. Custom is not always necessary. Here is an honest look at which path is right for your current business stage.

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Scott Benjamin
Dec 31, 2025
Design

What Makes a Good Website?

It is not just about cool animations or trendy colors. Here are the fundamentals that actually make a website work for your business.

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Scott Benjamin
Dec 31, 2025
Business

Why Your Website Isn’t Getting Leads (Even If It Looks Nice)

It is frustrating. You spent money on a design you start to love, but nobody is emailing you. Here is usually why that happens.

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Scott Benjamin
Dec 30, 2025
Engineering

The Pixel Boba Stack: Why We Build On Next.js 16 (And Why It Matters)

We stopped building on WordPress a while ago. Here is the exact stack we use now, and why it consistently performs better.

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Scott Benjamin
Dec 28, 2025
Business

The Hidden Cost of Cheap Web Design

Saving money on a website often costs much more over time. Here is why the template deal is usually not a deal.

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Scott Benjamin
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