Website 101 Podcast
Episodes
AI Coding, The SaaSpocalypse, and the Tools We Still Pay For.
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can AI replace the apps you pay for? We dig into the SaaSpocalypse debate, vibe coding wins, AI tells in writing, and why "just build it...
Deepfakes, Bullying, and the Future of AI Video
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts dig into the rapid rise of AI‑generated video and deepfakes, reacting to everything from celebrity fight scenes to political misi...
Productivity tips to help you work
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss various things that people use to help them improve their productivity at work. CoffeeEnergy DrinksMusicC...
Season 8 Wrap
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season eight wrap and a look forward to season nine. We'll continue to do Lunch Bytes every first and third Wednesday of the month. ...
Code of Ethics: Navigating Moral Dilemmas in Web Development
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on various ethical scenarios and issues, including politics, pricing, green washing, and more in web development. The b...
Stand Out on Social Media with Jessica Perreault
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Re-release of a season 6 episode. The ins and outs of mastering social media for small business owners with Jessica Perrault plus a predicati...
Shortcuts That Save the Day: Boost Productivity in Web Dev and Beyond
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to save time? Learn common keyboard shortcuts for all your software. WordPress updateKeyboard shortcutsDevelopment shortcutsSho...
What's going on with WordPress?!
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Amanda discuss the current WordPress controversy and how it affects how it affects developers and website owners. What is W...
Keeping up with Tech Trends
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss strategies for keeping up with technology trends and how to choose what to learn. Welcome to season 8CMS ...
BONUS: The Joy of Self-Taught Coding
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sean was interviewed on the Craft Entries podcast. Listen to a snippet of the episode here. Sean was interviewed on the Craft Entrie...
Raw and Unedited
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The season finale is a raw and unedited episode. In this episode we express our gratitude towards our clients. Lunch Bytes - our liv...
Rebroadcast: 11 Things to avoid doing on your website
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rebroadcast of a season 5 episode - 11 Things to avoid doing on your website - We discuss various things to avoid doing with your website an...
Unlock your ADHD superpowers with Chris Ferdinandi
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris discusses how ADHD has impacted his career as a web developer and provides resources to other developers. What is ADHD?Chris'...
Online Learning and Keeping up with Technology with Ryan Irelan
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Online educator Ryan Irelan about online learning and keeping up with technology in web development. Ry...
How to submit a support request with Ben Croker
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to returning guest Ben Croker about how to write a good support request. Turn it off and onOur experiences p...
Back in my day...
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we reminisce about how things used to be done and how much web development has changed in the last 25 years. From under const...
How to spin up a website quickly using a boilerplate
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the advantages of using a boilerplate to start a new website build and what to include or not include when establi...
Motivation, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome, with Kevin Nicholson.
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss motivation, burnout, and imposter syndrome including our experiences and strategies on how to handle Kevi...
What to do when work is slow - with Mitchell Kimbrough
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Mitchell Kimbrough, founder of Solspace, about strategies to help with when work is slow. How Mitchell ...
How can I communicate better with clients?
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss various project management tools, and the pros and cons of each. Additionally how best to communicate with clients...
When to Say No
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss when and how to say "No". We talk about when developers need to say no as well as when a client should s...
Stand Out on Social Media with Jessica Perreault
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ins and outs of mastering social media for small business owners with Jessica Perrault plus a predication about AI generated content for ...
Lessons from a plugin developer with Ben Croker
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on plugin development with Ben Croker who has developed plugins for Craft CMS and previously for ExpressionEngine. We discuss wh...
Internet Privacy with Michael Geist
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss internet privacy with Michael Geist who holds the Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law. A...
Rebroadcast: Pimp Your Typography
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rebroadcast of a Season 4 Episode - Pimp Your Typography - Time to pimp your website typography with Oliver Schöndorfer. Learn the fundement...
Here's how to work from paradise
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Sarah Lutz, self proclaimed metal queen of the universe, about working remotely overseas. Sarah has travelled all over South Ame...
The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly about RFPs
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mike explains what an RFP or RFQ is and why they are often used as well as the good, the bad, and the ugly about RFPs. ...
PodCamp Toronto 2023 Recap
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Mike attended PodCamp Toronto 2023, a conference for podcasters. This is our recap of the event and key takeaways for listeners. ...
Building an Online Course with Jane Atkinson
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Advice from, Jane Atkinson, a veteran online business owner and coach on how to succeed in running an online business. Jane's backgr...
Working with Conflicting Personalities
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Website 101 Podcast, Amanda presents the topic, “working with conflicting personalities.” We’ll discuss sexism, ...
Tips for Website Maintenance
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about website maintenance, tips for planning maintenance, and maintenance contracts. What is involved in maintaining a websi...
Choosing a CMS
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk all about choosing a CMS - what to look for and pitfalls to avoid and how to evaluate a CMS. CMS (Content Management System)...
Website Contract Advice From an Actual Lawyer
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with David Canton about the ins and outs of contracts for creative professionals. Follow up episode to Contract Opinions fro...
Tools of the Trade
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about tools of the trade that we use in our day to day work life. We talk about the following topics Project Management Tool...
Talking to a New Dev
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to new developer Shopnil Mahmud about learning web development at Seneca College and starting work in the field. Questions were submi...
Contract Opinions From Not a Lawyer
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Tim Scollick about working with freelancers and agencies both using and not using a contract. Tim's history as a freelanc...
AlpineJS with Caleb Porzio: Lightweight javascript in your markup.
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about AlpineJS from it's Creator Caleb Porzio. We also discuss how accessibility is baked into the new Alpine Components. ...
Hiring Junior Devs and How to Stand Out from the Crowd
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn about the process for hiring junior developers and get insight into common mistakes made as well as how to stand out from the crowd. ...
Vanilla Javascript - Fundamentals before Frameworks
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Learn why Chris Ferdinandi believers there's a simpler, more resilient way to make things for the web with vanilla Javascript. We also t...
11 Things to avoid doing on your website
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss various things to avoid doing with your website and why they are not a good idea. Disabling copy/pasteOpen in new tabClic...
Meet Your Host - Amanda
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Mike interview our new co-host Amanda Lutz. Amanda's goal is to out nerd Sean and Mike in this episode. Amanda made he...
CSS is Awesome with Kevin Powell
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Powell CSS evangelist discusses everything to do with CSS and why it is awesome. Kevin's history with web development and teac...
Starting my own Website with Bill Campbell
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Bill Campbell, one of our subscribers, about the process of planning his website and then working with a web developer and hosti...
Tailwind CSS with Adam Wathan
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Wathan, co-founder of Tailwind CSS, talks about what Tailwind CSS is, why he built it, and the future of Tailwind. Is Tailwind ...
Wes Bos - Your Web Boss
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Wes Bos all about web development, soft skills, and everything needed to succeed in web development. Wes's history and b...
Meet Your Host - Mike Mella
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean interviews Mike about his journey to becoming a web developer Bootcamps / collegeStarted with Macromedia FlashMike was a drumme...
Meet your Host - Sean
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off our 5th season Mike interviews Sean about his journey to becoming a web developer. Sean's first website was a Geocities ...
Pimp Your Typography
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Time to pimp your website typography with Oliver Schöndorfer. Learn the fundementals of typography and why it matters to your website and me...
From Novice to Bootcamp Instructor
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn all about Owen Craig's journey from novice developer to bootcamp instructor. Why he transitioned from social media manager to deve...
Wordpress
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Laura Bailey of Revy Web Design all about Wordpress, her journey from IT technical support in the UK to running a Wordpress agency...
Website Optimization and Speed
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Website optimization expert Andrew Welch discusses optimizing your website performance and speed. Site speed is a ranking signal for...
BONUS: Listener Survey - What Topics do you Want to Hear More of?
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a short survey for listeners that we will use to plan season 5. This will help us to choose episodes that our listeners want to hear ...
Alternatives to Google Analytics
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Returning guest Angie Herrara discusses alternatives to google analytics for tracking website visitors. We discuss Fathom Analytics and Stat ...
Content Marketing
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mike and Sean talk with returning guest Gaurav about content marketing; what it is, why it's important, and how to do it...
How to improve your website without doing a full redesign
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mike and Sean discuss various things you can do to improve your existing website without doing a complete redesign and rebuil...
Accessibility
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss accessibility, with Matsuko Friedland, in websites, why it's important both for users and website owners, as well as some tip...
Content Strategy
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Marlene Oliveira of moflow discusses the value of conducting a website content strategy, and why you should do it before anything else....
Red Flags
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sean and Mike discuss red flags to be aware of when looking for a web developer. Conversely we also talk about things that cl...
How to Talk to Your Web Developer
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sean and Mike talk with Amanda Lutz about how to talk with your web developer. How much does a website cost?Think ab...
Click Here
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about why using Click Here for link text is bad practice. We then briefly go over the remaining episode topics that a...
Own Your Content
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Mike talk about the value of having your own website rather than just social media accounts. What are some benefits of havi...
Content Audits
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Sean discuss what a content audit is and why you should perform one. A discussion of what is included in content audit incl...
Maintenance Plans
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Mike discuss the benefits of having a regular maintenance plan for your website, and having a Web developer on a retainer contract. ...
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Sean discuss best practices for creating email accounts to represent your business. Why shouldn’t I use a free email addr...
Backups
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a backup strategy for your website? If you value your website content, you need to have regular backups. In this episode, Sean an...
There's a plugin for that
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike and Sean discuss the pros and cons of extending a content management system with plugins. What is a plugin?Why might a website ...
Vacations
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sean and Mike discuss what to do when your web developer goes on vacation. web developer should have a system in pla...
Using Video
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Peter Kelly about using video on your website and why you should have a video. it's good for SEOImprove...
Adapting During an Emergency
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A special out of sequence episode of the Website 101 Podcast where we talk about being nimble and adapting during an emergency Recor...
Wordpress
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sean and Mike talk about WordPress with Gregory Hammond - plugins, security, themes and everything you want to know about Wor...
Do You Really Need a Website
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean and Mike discuss the idea that not every business requires a website. What are the reasons you are building a website? Is it be...
Season 2 Recap and Season 3 Teaser
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we do a brief recap of Season 2 and discuss upcoming episodes and guests in Season 3. Show Links ...
Ecommerce with Shopify
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Mark Poppen, owner of Funky Moose Records, about running a ecommerce website with physical product using shopify...
Photography and Stock Photos
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sean and Mike discuss the ins and outs of photography and stock photos for your website. How to choose imagery, where to find...
Copy Editing and Copy Writing
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Guarav Iyer all about copy editing and writing. Guarav has extensive experience with professional writing includ...
Minimal Viable Product
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Mike and Sean discuss what a minimal viable product is and what the pros and cons of launching a website as an MVP are. ...
Web Jargon Part Two
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode on web jargon Sean and Mike explain web terminology that every website owner should be familiar with. This will help w...
Web Jargon Part One
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sean and Mike explain web jargon that every website owner should be familiar with. This will help when working with a develop...
How Much Does a Website Cost
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sean Smith and Mike Mella discuss how much a website costs and why the real answer is "It Depends" This ep...
How to Choose a Web Developer or Agency
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Angie Herrara of Block 81 about how to choose a web developer or agency. This could be due to your relationship w...
Web Hosting 101
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nevin Lyne and Sean discuss the ins and outs of webhosting, including shared hosting, vps hosting, dedicated hosting, and recommendations of ...
Season 2 Introduction
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to the topics in Season 2 and a new co-host starting in episode 4. In this espisode Sean introduces Mike Mella our n...
Season 1 Wrap Up
25 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I give a brief wrap up of season 1 and a teaser of what's coming in Season 2. A summary of season 1 and a hint ...
DIY Vs Bespoke
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of do it yourself (DIY) vs a custom bespoke design. We also talk about when DIY is the correct a...
Accessibility - Why It's Important
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Emily Lewis and Lea Alcantara about website accessibility. What it is, why it's important, and how it is mor...
What is a Landing Page
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Isaac Rudansky about what a landing page is and how to get the most out of landing pages for your business. ...
PR & Marketing
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What is PR and Marketing - a look at the traditional approach and then a discussion of how Lyndon is turning that approach upside down. ...
PPC 101 (Pay Per click)
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I talk with Dan wood on pay per click advertising and google adwords. It's much more fascinating than it sounds. Dan starts by ...
SEO 101
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion with Luke Stevens talking about the basics of SEO including advice on how to improve your SEO as well as what to avoid and how t...
Websites Benefit from Continual Development
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Andrew and I talk about why websites need to be continually developed and maintained contrary to expectations of one and done...
Web Design Shortcuts You Should Never Take
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode myself and Mike Mella discuss several webdesign shortcuts you should never take and the reasons why many businesses continue...
Planning, Structure, Goals
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss project management and the various strategies and tools that will help you to with building a successful website. ...
Introduction to Website 101 Podcast
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about the guests, topics and format of the show. An introduction to the podcast, the goal of the podcast, the...