Web operations
An Expired Domain Can Undo a Website That Still Works
Keep domain renewal ownership, contact details and payment checks separate from hosting so a working website does not lose its address.
SOFTWARE · SECURITY · DESIGN
Journal
Web operations
A Staging Website Should Not Send Real Customer Emails
Check outbound email, payment credentials and scheduled tasks when creating a staging site so a test environment cannot quietly contact real customers.
Reliable Systems
A Backup Is a Promise Until You Try a Restore
Plan a safe website restore test that checks the database, media and configuration without overwriting the live service.
Reliable websites
A Contact Form Success Message Is Not Proof of Delivery
Test the whole contact-form journey from submission to the responsible person’s inbox, with identifiable test messages and a clear failure route.
Web operations
Before a Website Migration, Make a Redirect Map
Build a URL-by-URL migration map so old links lead to relevant new pages, then test redirects, internal links and indexing signals after launch.
Better Workflows
Before You Automate a Repetitive Task, Map the Exceptions
Map missing data, duplicates and uncertain outcomes before automating a routine task, with a simple example and a practical handover checklist.
Usable Interfaces
A Small Website Accessibility Check You Can Do Without a Specialist Toolkit
Check a real visitor task with a keyboard, zoom and a form, then turn the problems you find into a useful accessibility repair list.