I entered the #Base44GlowItUpChallenge. I didn't win. Here's what I'm taking from it anyway.
When the results came out, my name wasn't on the list.
And I'd be lying if I said that didn't sting a little.
I put real thought into the submission. The build was clean, the redesign...
A website is not a digital presence. And confusing the two is costing businesses more than they realise.
Most businesses treat their website as the finish line.
Get it built, get it live, move on. Job done.
But a website on its own — no matter how well designed — is just one piece...
Six weeks ago I was starting conversations differently. Here's what changed.
When I came back to LinkedIn after six months away, my instinct in early conversations was to lead with what I do.
"I build websites on Bubble. I use AI-assisted development. Here's what that means for...
Most local business websites have the same problem. And it's not what most people think.
The assumption is usually that local businesses need a better looking website.
Nicer colors. A modern font. A hero image that doesn't look like it was taken in 2009.
And yes, those things...
The Base44 #GlowItUp results aren't out yet. So while I wait, here's what the challenge actually taught me.
I submitted a full website redesign for a local business earlier this week.
The judging is still in progress.
And sitting in that waiting space has given me more time to...