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Website 101 Podcast
Hosted by Sean Smith, Mike Mella, & Amanda Lutz · EN
The Website 101 Podcast offers advice on how to build and manage websites. Whether you’re a web developer, or someone who manages your organization’s website, learn how to do your job better. Hosted by Sean Smith, Amanda Lutz, and Mike Mella, who each have 15+ years of experience in the industry.
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AI Coding, The SaaSpocalypse, and the Tools We Still Pay For.
Mar 1200:27:54Tap to summarizeCan 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 yourself" isn't that simple. Sean, Mike, and Amanda kick things off with quick life updates before diving into two main topics: the so-called "SaaSpocalypse" and how AI is changing the way people write and code.Is Saas dead?AI Writing 'tells' or giveaways Watch This Episode on YouTube Show Links More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Deepfakes, Bullying, and the Future of AI Video
Feb 2500:29:52Tap to summarizeThe hosts dig into the rapid rise of AI‑generated video and deepfakes, reacting to everything from celebrity fight scenes to political misinformation. What starts as a fun tech chat quickly turns into a thoughtful look at ethics, creativity, and the risks of synthetic media. It’s equal parts entertaining and unsettling. Watch This Episode on YouTube Show Links More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Productivity tips to help you work
Feb 1800:35:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode we discuss various things that people use to help them improve their productivity at work. CoffeeEnergy DrinksMusicCoffeeshopDrugs / AlcoholOffice TalkCold environmentsRoutinePomodoro TimerBoundaries and work/life balance Show Links More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Season 8 Wrap
Jun 2400:02:19Tap to summarizeSeason eight wrap and a look forward to season nine. We'll continue to do Lunch Bytes every first and third Wednesday of the month. 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. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don't miss an episode. Show Links More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Code of Ethics: Navigating Moral Dilemmas in Web Development
Feb 18, 202500:45:26Tap to summarizeA discussion on various ethical scenarios and issues, including politics, pricing, green washing, and more in web development. The beginning of the website 101 Podcast - guests, ethical plans, diversity and inclusion.When turning down work for ethical reasons, is it important to provide the reason why?Where is your line in the sand? Porn, gambling, something else?Working with people with opposing political views.Ethics of value based pricing.Industry level blacklist vs per project evaluation.Green hosting & green washing.Multi Level MarketingOnline presence - inappropriate content.What to consider when turning a project down?It's not all black and white, there are shades of gray. How to politely decline work. Show Links S07 E01 When to Say No Craft CMS Discord The Dream More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Stand Out on Social Media with Jessica Perreault
Jan 14, 202500:40:09Tap to summarizeRe-release of a season 6 episode. The ins and outs of mastering social media for small business owners with Jessica Perrault plus a predication about AI generated content for social. How Jessica got into social mediaTips to get started for small business ownersSocial media and content marketingUnderstand the nuances of the different social networksWhich social network is the most important?How to manage the time requirementsHow to measure success - analyticsVanity MetricsOwn your digital footprintEmail list is criticalDifficult to trust a company that is only on social - no websiteRed flags about social mediaMisconceptions about socialSoftware to manage social & mailing listsAI In social and marketingAmanda makes a prediction about AI contentReplying on social - flame wars Show Links Own Your Digital Content Use social media to promote your website, not replace it. hootsuite Sprout Social Agora Pulse Later (Instagram) Hubspot Active Campaign Google Analytics Google Search Console Wendy's Twitter Spotify Wrapped More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Shortcuts That Save the Day: Boost Productivity in Web Dev and Beyond
Dec 17, 202400:42:53Tap to summarizeWant to save time? Learn common keyboard shortcuts for all your software. WordPress updateKeyboard shortcutsDevelopment shortcutsShortcut tools Show Links What is going on with WordPress?! Judge hands WP Engine a win in legal fight with Automattic WordPress CEO Rage Quits Community Slack After Court Injunction Raycast Stream Deck Auto Hotkey Keyboard Maestro Whisper Flow More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn
Transcribe →What's going on with WordPress?!
Dec 3, 202400:36:49Tap to summarizeMike and Amanda discuss the current WordPress controversy and how it affects how it affects developers and website owners. What is WordPressOriginal WordPress.orgWordpress.com hostingBroad overview of the issueTrademark LawsuitAdvanced Custom Fields vs Secure Custom FieldsMatt's conflict of interestSummaryAdvice for the futureCautionary tale Show Links WordPress WordPress.com (hosting) Automattic WP Engine Advanced Custom fields Secure Custom Fields More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn
Transcribe →Keeping up with Tech Trends
Nov 19, 202400:33:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode we discuss strategies for keeping up with technology trends and how to choose what to learn. Welcome to season 8CMS - how do you choose a new CMS?Maintenance contracts and security updatesFront end frameworks - CSS, Javascript, etc..Laravel Mix and ViteFriends and colleagues influencingCode Editors (VsCode, Cursor and more)AI and Copilotupcoming topics in season 8 Show Links Lunch Bytes (November 20, 2024) Imposter Syndrome (S07 E04) SyntaxFM Visual Studio Code Cursor Claude AI More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn
Transcribe →BONUS: The Joy of Self-Taught Coding
Jul 24, 202400:02:37Tap to summarizeSean was interviewed on the Craft Entries podcast. Listen to a snippet of the episode here. Sean was interviewed on the Craft Entries podcast. Listen to a snippet of the episode here. You can listen to the full episode at Craft Entries Show Links The Joy of Self Taught Coding More Website 101 Podcast Email the Podcast! Twitter Sean on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Amanda on LinkedIn
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