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Writings on WordPress, design & psychology.

Notes from twenty years of WordPress development. Performance, SEO, the cognitive side of design, and the occasional rabbit-hole into research.

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Jun 1, 2026 18 min read

The evolution of web design: from AOL CDs to AI-controlled websites

Four decades of web design history u2014 AOL, Dreamweaver, W3C standards, mobile, WCAG accessibility, page builders, and the AI-assisted era now arriving. What it all means for your business in…

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May 18, 2026 10 min read

My journey as a WordPress web developer in Edinburgh and Scotland

From print and signage in Edinburgh to custom WordPress development, SEO and AI-aware websites. Gregory Danelian's nine-year journey building WordPress sites for Scottish and UK businesses.

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May 17, 2026 9 min read

Why bespoke WordPress wins: the hidden cost of plugin-built sites

Why bespoke WordPress development beats plugin-driven sites for Scottish business. Performance, control, ownership u2014 what you actually gain from a custom build.

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May 17, 2026 6 min read

The Stroop effect, the gradient, and why this website looks the way it does

How a 1935 psychology experiment by John Ridley Stroop shaped my approach to WordPress web design, development and SEO u2014 and why the gradient text on this site is grounded…