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h-imports: A B2B Onepager for Switzerland on a Startup BudgetCase Study
·7 min read

h-imports: A B2B Onepager for Switzerland on a Startup Budget

A young Swiss FMCG importer needs a professional online presence but has startup budget. A case study about method, technology, and smart trimming.

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How I Work as an External Tech Partner With AgenciesAgentur-Perspektive
·4 min read

How I Work as an External Tech Partner With Agencies

Two years inside agencies gave me both perspectives. Here's how external developer collaboration looks from the agency's side.

AgencyFreelancerCollaborationOutsourcing
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GDPR-Compliant Hosting: What Matters for German ClientsTech Insight
·5 min read

GDPR-Compliant Hosting: What Matters for German Clients

US cloud hosting is convenient but brings GDPR risks. What really counts when choosing hosting and how I handle it in projects.

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WordPress Block Theme for a Newly Founded Planning OfficeCase Study
·5 min read

WordPress Block Theme for a Newly Founded Planning Office

Case study: Why a freshly founded planning office chose WordPress with a custom Block Theme. Start small, scale with the business.

WordPressBlock ThemeB2BPlanning Office
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Next.js vs. WordPress: When Each Framework Is the Right ChoiceTech Insight
·4 min read

Next.js vs. WordPress: When Each Framework Is the Right Choice

No fanboy article. An honest guide to choosing between WordPress and Next.js for your next project.

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My Tech Stack 2026 as a Freelance Web DeveloperBehind the Scenes
·4 min read

My Tech Stack 2026 as a Freelance Web Developer

WordPress, Next.js, own server. Which tools and technologies I use in 2026 and why. An honest look at my stack as a freelancer.

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Why I Manage My Own Server Instead of Using VercelTech Insight
·2 min read

Why I Manage My Own Server Instead of Using Vercel

Cloud hosting is convenient, but expensive and out of your control. Why I chose a dedicated Linux server and what that means for my clients.

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11 Custom WordPress Blocks for a Junk Removal CompanyCase Study
·2 min read

11 Custom WordPress Blocks for a Junk Removal Company

How I built a professional website for Entrümpel King using a WordPress Block Theme with 11 custom Gutenberg blocks. GDPR-compliant, performant and self-manageable.

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From Agency to FreelancerBehind the Scenes
·2 min read

From Agency to Freelancer

After two advertising agencies and countless projects, the leap into freelancing. What I learned and why agencies are now my best clients.

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Blog – Web Development & Insights | Robin Herbeck