Mike McBrien

Category: The Process

  • The Art of Remote Dev Team Leadership: Setting Clear Expectations and Managing Roles

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    Leading remote development teams comes with special challenges. You need to think carefully about how you lead, communicate, and organize your team. In my years of managing remote tech teams, I’ve found that success depends on being clear about what you expect, who does what, and how things get done. Building Trust First Trust is…

  • The WordPress Architect’s Guide to Headless WordPress

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    Introduction After two decades in the WordPress ecosystem, I’ve witnessed numerous evolutionary leaps—from the introduction of custom post types to the paradigm shift of Gutenberg. Yet none has offered more transformative potential than the headless approach. Decoupling WordPress’s content management capabilities from its presentation layer represents not merely a technical variation but a fundamental reimagining…

  • Enhancing Your Toolset with Modern PHP Features

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    In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, staying adaptable is key to delivering efficient and innovative solutions. This blog explores how embracing modern PHP features can enhance your coding experience, making your work not only effective but also enjoyable. 1. First-Class Callables in PHP (PHP 7.4 & Up) One of the most significant advancements in…

  • Setting Rates and Business Models for WordPress Architects

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    This is the final post in our three-part series on “The Business of WordPress Architecture,” where we explore the professional aspects of being a WordPress Architect beyond just the technical skills. Introduction After exploring client relationships and project management in the previous posts, we now arrive at what many consider the most challenging aspect of…

  • Project Management and Team Leadership for WordPress Architects

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    This is the second post in our three-part series on “The Business of WordPress Architecture,” where we explore the professional aspects of being a WordPress Architect beyond just the technical skills. Introduction After two decades architecting WordPress solutions, I’ve come to recognize a fundamental truth: technical excellence alone doesn’t deliver successful projects. The most elegantly…

  • Empowering Developers with AI: Focus on What Matters

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    Look, I’ve been in the trenches for over twenty years now. When I first started out, we were arguing about version control and whether comments were necessary. Now? I’m watching AI transform how my team works every single day, and frankly, I couldn’t be more excited about it. The Mental Drain Nobody Talks About Last…

  • Working with Clients as a WordPress Architect

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    This is the first post in our three-part series on “The Business of WordPress Architecture,” where we explore the professional aspects of being a WordPress Architect beyond just the technical skills. Introduction After spending more than two decades architecting WordPress solutions for clients across dozens of industries, I’ve learned that technical expertise is only half…

  • Managing IT Infrastructure in a Fully Remote Small Business: The Google Workspace Journey

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    The Remote Revolution The transition to fully remote operations represents one of the most significant paradigm shifts in modern business history. What began as a necessity during global disruptions has evolved into a strategic advantage for many small businesses. However, this transformation introduces complex challenges for Information Technology Resource (ITR) management that extend far beyond…

  • TeamworkPM Content Workflow

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    Content is a large portion of a website initial deployment and continuous updates are critical to great SEO, ensuring a solid workflow that our team can follow – helps us expedite the process and keeps everyone involved more efficient.   TeamworkPM is a fantastic tool for teams, staying organized and tracking the time it takes…

  • Perfect WebDev Environment for OSX

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    This is a straight-up copy of the orginal article found at https://mallinson.ca/osx-web-development/ I have pased it to my blog because it is extremely valuable to my workflow and I never want to lose it :). Be sure Chris Mallinson and thank him for the write-up. The Perfect Web Development Environment for Your New Mac This version of the…