It was slow, plain, and honestly a little ugly—but it worked. That first site taught me something I still believe today: clarity beats flash every time.
Then vs. Now
Back then, design options were limited. No AI assistants, no drag-and-drop builders—just code and patience. But what mattered was the message: who you serve and why you care.
Fast forward to today, and the tools have changed dramatically. Platforms like WordPress and Elementor let you build professional sites in hours instead of weeks. AI can draft copy and optimize images on command. Yet the heart of good design hasn’t moved an inch—it’s still about serving humans well.
Lessons That Stuck
- Design trends fade; integrity doesn’t.
- Your site is a conversation, not a billboard.
- A clear call to action beats any animation.
So if you’re embarrassed by your first attempts, good. That’s proof of progress. You can’t improve what you never begin.
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