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Luc Constantin retweeted
CSS tip:
Stop duplicating your CSS for Dark Mode.
The new `light-dark()` function lets you define both values in a single line.
It eliminates the need for redundant media queries and keeps your variables in one place.
Luc Constantin retweeted
Just a small change, the client said.
Just one line of code.
Just a tiny CSS tweak.
Meanwhile me:
• breaking layout
• fix 3 other bugs
• improve performance
• accidentally refactors half the project
That’s how real progress looks. 😄
But it’s Christmas time and I need some fun. 🤣
Luc Constantin retweeted
Stop consuming and start building.
You don’t need 10 more tutorials. You need a small project.
Even one:
• Landing page
• Blog with custom post types
• Vue + WordPress widget
• Portfolio site with forms
Projects teach:
• Problem-solving
• Debugging
• Real workflow
Start small, finish it, publish it.
That’s how you grow.
Luc Constantin retweeted
I started with the freecodecamp. org.
That’s where I wrote my first Hello World.
Luc Constantin retweeted
Your first platform to learn programming was ……..?
Mine was freecodecamp. org
Luc Constantin retweeted
If you’re using WordPress with Elementor or Divi, enable Cloudflare’s Always Online.
It’s not a backup. It’s a static snapshot of your site that stays visible when your server goes down.
So even if hosting crashes, PHP breaks, or WordPress throws a fatal error, visitors still see your site instead of a 500 page.
Also:
– Remove unused plugins
– Keep a lightweight fallback theme ready
– Don’t rely only on your host for uptime
A professional site doesn’t just look good. It stays online when things break.
ALT server error
Luc Constantin retweeted
At 13 without school
At 18 addicted to drugs
At 21 just finished military clerk obligations with no hope, no future, no desire to live
At 23 starting military career, at 28 drop off
From 29-42 logistics
At 42 started web dev
At 43 landed a jr full-time job
You. Can. Do. It!
💪
Luc Constantin retweeted
If you’re into web design, UI/UX, or frontend inspiration, bookmark these sites.
They’re gold when you need ideas, patterns, or real-world references:
• awwwards.com
• abduzeedo.com
• behance.net
• bestwebsite.gallery
• dribbble.com
• freebiesui.com
• httpster.net
• landingfolio.com
• land-book.com
• lapa.ninja
• onepagelove.com
• saaslandingpage.com
• screenlane.com
• sketchrepo.com
• siteinspire.com
• storyset.com
• uistore.design
• uibundle.com
• uigarage.net
• xdguru.com
Luc Constantin retweeted
Most WordPress problems aren’t WordPress problems.
They’re hosting, plugins, builders, and workflows that were never set up with performance in mind.
After rebuilding so many client sites, I’ve seen the same patterns repeat.
So we turned those insights into a full guide for 2026: performance, security, block themes, plugins, and the practices that actually move the needle.
Full breakdown:
webdigestpro.com/wordpress-b…
Collab with WebDigestPro.
Luc Constantin retweeted
They say WordPress is “slow, insecure and bloated”
Not true.
A well-built WordPress site is fast, stable, secure, and cost-efficient
Small businesses don’t need 6 SaaS tools stitched together, but clarity, ownership, one dashboard
The best tool is the one that fits the business
Luc Constantin retweeted
Feature First, Layout Later
New devs: stop starting with navbars & footers.
Start with features like:
Search
Booking
Add to cart
Function first → layout second.
Luc Constantin retweeted
One big change helped me increase my revenue fast:
Focus on the MONTHLY income streams.
It’s ‘easy’ to sell a $3-5k website, but that’s once-off, then what?
It’s ‘easier’ to sell a $500 - $1k /month service.
Do both, and you’re on to a winner 🤌
I often charged clients $3k for a website + $1k /mo marketing services rather than a bigger $5-$10k once-off website project.
Not sure what monthly services to offer?
Here are a few examples:
• Hosting
• Updating website/plugins/security
• Reporting
• SEO
• AB Split Testing
• New Monthly Pages
• Content Writing (Articles)
• Ad Management
• Social Media Management
• Infographic Designs
• Email Marketing
And most of these services are pretty easy (and affordable) to outsource if that's not something you're interested in doing yourself.
Also remember that it’s OK to start small…
When I started freelancing in 2015, I charged clients $150 /mo and after 2 years, they would be paying $1k /mo because of upsells.
🍔 Takeaway:
Think of a service you can sell for at least $500 - $1k /mo as a package and then focus on generating leads in your sales funnel.
5 clients at $500 /mo = $2.5k
Once you get 5 paying clients, do more of what's working, and you'll soon hit $5-10k /month.
Happy to answer any questions if you have 👌
Luc Constantin retweeted
🏔️Coding is a long, difficult, tiring journey.
Nobody can do it alone, we all need a hand. It is necessary to support each other, like the stones of a mountain, to get really high. It is not important what our precise position is.
Only together, we can do this.
ALT Coding is a long, difficult, tiring journey. Nobody can do it alone, we all need a hand. It is necessary to support each other, like the stones of a mountain, to get really high. It is not important what our precise position is. Only together, we can do this.
Luc Constantin retweeted
📷 The Freelance Web Developer Guide
I cover multiple topics like kickstarting your business, branding, social media presence, setting pricing, proposals, getting clients, workflow, invoicing, outsourcing, upselling, and more.
Discount code in the description to my Freelance Mastery course with @kylepdotco
youtu.be/PoFkd42WvQA?si=6XzZ…
Luc Constantin retweeted
A user encountered errors with Convert WebP Pro due to an outdated Google Authenticator plugin. Swapping to Magic Link fixed it.
Their feedback:
"You can almost put your plugin in the security category."
Now on sale:
digitalaccolades.gumroad.com…
#WordPress #Plugins #Web
Luc Constantin retweeted
If I started an "on impulse" mini-newsletter that would contain one or two super practical, hands-on tips & tutorials about FSE in general and digital accessibility in WordPress, would you sign up?
Dear all, can you please retweet / repost (re-x?) this? It's a huge thing for me!
ALT Image of Anne, a woman with curly blonde hair and glasses, smiling at the camera. The background features a colorful abstract design. To the right of her, the text reads: 'Hands-on tips & tutorials in your inbox about Full Site Editing (FSE) & Practical Accessibility.' In the corners of the image, there are faint outlines of envelopes, symbolizing emails.
Luc Constantin retweeted
WANT TO GO TO @ThatConference?!? If you are in Wisconsin/can get to Wisconsin AND cover your accomodations then I GOT YOU!
My bff @TheClarkSell gave me some tickets ($599 each!) to give away to those that need it and want to level up!
Do you need a ticket?