( Blog )Notes from the bench

What to build, what to cut, what it should cost, and why sites get slow. Written for people who own products and websites, not for the people billing hours on them.

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August 31, 2026 ✦ Performance

Why Is My WordPress Site Slow? The 7 Real Causes

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August 31, 2026 ✦ Costs & estimates

How Much Does a WordPress Website Cost in 2026?

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August 31, 2026 ✦ Product

What Does a Fractional Product Manager Actually Do?

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