Journal
Notes from the studio.
Short essays on web, AI, and what I'm building lately.
Oct 27, 2026
How much does it cost to build an app? A small business guide
What really drives the cost of an iOS and Android app, the fees Apple and Google charge, what it costs to keep an app running, and how to spend less. With sources.
Oct 20, 2026
How to respond to Google reviews (with example replies)
What Google says about replying, what never to write, how to flag a review that breaks the rules, and short example replies for 5-star, 3-star, 1-star and fake reviews.
Oct 16, 2026
d1git is now a GoDaddy Recommended Agency Partner
GoDaddy approved d1git into its Agency Partner Program at the Recommended tier, the highest of its three, making d1git the only Arizona agency at that tier. What the tiers are, what it takes to reach each one, and what it changes for your website, domain and hosting.
Oct 13, 2026
How much does a logo cost? Honest price tiers for 2026
What a logo costs at every level, from free makers to agencies, and what each price actually buys you: concepts, revisions, files, and whether you own it.
Oct 10, 2026
How to choose a website designer: what to check before you pay
A good website designer saves you months. A bad one can cost you your domain. What to check, what to ask, and what Google, the Copyright Office and the ADA guidance actually say, with sources.
Oct 6, 2026
What makes a good logo for a small business
Five tests you can run on any logo in ten minutes, the mistakes I see most, and the files you should walk away with, whoever draws it.
Sep 28, 2026
How to check where your business ranks on Google Maps (for free)
Searching your own name from your desk tells you almost nothing. Here is how to check your real Google Maps ranking from across your city, how to read the result, and what to do when the map comes back empty.
Sep 21, 2026
Moon Valley Med Spa's patient app is on the App Store and Google Play
The first app I have shipped to both stores: a patient app for a north Phoenix med spa, native on iPhone and Android, running on the same schedule the front desk uses. What it does, how it is built, and whether your business needs one.
Sep 15, 2026
How to get your business found online, with or without a storefront
Being seen online is three surfaces, not one website. The plan for a shop people walk into, the plan for a business with no address, and the plan for a store that only exists online.
Sep 1, 2026
What a website actually costs in Phoenix
Real numbers instead of "it depends": what the cheap end of the market actually buys you, what moves the price of a custom build, and where the money goes.