How one medium sized architecture firm ranks first on Google in Los Angeles (2026 SEO Case Study)

Happy 2026! Search Engine Optimization for architects is important particularly because organic search results are often captured by larger organizations even at the local level. Results in general are buried....

Sidebar Menu Refinements: Fixing Jerky Transitions & Mobile UX

When I put together Click Foundry's new custom WordPress theme after the hack, I knew it would be a process to get the site back up on it feet during...

I Built a Lead Capturing AI Chatbot over a Couple Weekends (And You Can Too)

Complete tutorial on building a lead-capturing AI chatbot using WordPress, OpenAI API, and Discord. Includes free plugin download and step-by-step setup guide for B2B lead generation.

Building a Smart Video Router: From Basic Player to Intelligent Stream Manager

Transform a basic video player into an intelligent streaming system. Learn how to build time-aware video routing that automatically displays different content based on office hours, manual controls.

Fixing HLS Video Players with Barba.js: A Debugging Journey

A technical guide to solving HLS video player issues with Barba.js transitions. Covers player initialization, memory management, and class-based solutions with complete code examples.

How to Optimize WordPress Images Without Slowing Down Your Site

Large images kill website performance. Learn to optimize WordPress images using WebP and AVIF formats for 85-93% file size reduction without quality loss. Includes free plugin recommendation.

Custom WordPress Theme: 13-Day Progress Update

My new custom WordPress theme is finally up and running! From 2025 WordPress starter to a unique theme in 13 days. Features include HLS live streaming, email copy button, Barba.js integration, and more.

WordPress Image Optimizer Plugin – Second Iteration Update

Second iteration of my WordPress image optimizer plugin is complete! After addressing WordPress review feedback on function naming, the plugin is resubmitted and ready for testing. Download now to try automatic JPEG to WebP/AVIF conversion with 50%+ file size reduction.

Building a Live HLS Video Stream Plugin for WordPress: A complete build journey

A complete technical journey building a live HLS video streaming plugin for WordPress, covering Raspberry Pi setup, streaming protocols, JavaScript debugging, and Barba.js integration challenges.

Building out a custom WordPress Theme from scratch in 2025

Follow Click Foundry’s transparent process of building a modern WordPress theme from scratch in 2025. Using _S framework, Bootstrap, and Barba.js for smooth transitions while avoiding heavy animations.

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