Engineering5 min read
How I Cut My Database Costs by 80% With Three Next.js Patterns
I was paying $76/month in serverless Postgres compute for one project. After auditing the codebase, I found three Next.js patterns — ISR, unstable_cache, and env kill switches — that dropped it to under $15. Here's the full audit.
Mark A.Sep 30, 2026
Performance10 min read
Website Speed & Core Web Vitals: The Silent Revenue Killer Costing Your Business Customers
Every extra second your website takes to load costs you leads, rankings, and revenue. This in-depth guide covers Core Web Vitals, real conversion data, and how to fix a slow site for good.
Mark A.Jul 14, 2026
Laravel5 min read
Laravel + Vue vs Next.js: The Full Stack Showdown (2026)
A deep, honest comparison of Laravel + Vue versus Next.js across performance, scalability, developer experience, deployment, and total cost of ownership. Built for developers and business owners who need to make the right call.
Mark A.Jul 1, 2026