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Node.js · 2026-10-22 · 3 min
Node.js fixes 10 vulnerabilities, one with RCE in Brotli: update today
Node.js 22.23.4, 24.22.1 and 26.12.1 fix 10 vulnerabilities, including CVE-2026-111497, a remote code execution in the Brotli decoder. What to do now.
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Why your business loses customers on WhatsApp (and how an AI agent fixes it)
A customer who gets no reply on WhatsApp writes to your competitor. Why it happens, why the old chatbots did not fix it and how an AI agent changes the equation.
6 minServers
Critical PHP vulnerability (CVE-2026-109618): how to protect your site today
PHP fixes two critical unauthenticated remote code execution flaws (CVE-2026-109618 and CVE-2026-109619). Which versions to update to and how to protect your site today.
3 minCMS
How codegea.com is built: Next.js, Payload, Turso and R2
The real stack behind this site: Next.js and Payload in a single project, Turso as the database, Cloudflare R2 for images, and the problems we ran into setting it up.
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Cloudflare Workers: what they are and when to use them
What a Cloudflare Worker is, which tasks it handles well (redirects, headers, small APIs, scheduled jobs) and when another option is better.
3 minCMS
Live Preview in Payload with Next.js
How to see the real article while you write it in the Payload admin: the preview URL, a route that turns on Draft Mode and a component that refreshes the page.
2 minCMS
How to customize the Payload CMS admin with your brand
Logo, colors, tab title, welcome screen and text: how to give the Payload CMS admin your company's or your client's brand, with the example and screenshots from this site.
4 minWeb
How to serve your pages as Markdown for AI agents
Add .md to an article's URL and get the clean text. How we did it in Next.js with a proxy, a route and a Lexical to Markdown conversion.
2 minWeb
A contact form in Next.js with an API route and email delivery
How to receive a form's messages in Next.js with an API route instead of Server Actions: server-side validation, a honeypot against bots and email over SMTP.
3 minServers
Cloudflare in front of your website: firewall rules and SSL errors
How to put a site behind Cloudflare without breaking it: the right SSL mode, useful WAF rules on the free plan and the most common 52x errors.
4 minCMS
Customizing Payload CMS: a studio to publish on social networks
How to extend Payload CMS beyond fields: a custom view, a drafts collection, API routes and an AI assistant that prepares posts for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
5 minCMS
Which databases Payload CMS supports and which to choose
Payload CMS works with MongoDB, Postgres, SQLite and Cloudflare D1. What sets them apart and how to choose for your project.
3 minCMS
Payload CMS with Turso step by step
How to connect Payload CMS to Turso: create the database, configure the SQLite adapter, work with a local file and run migrations in production.
3 minWeb
Translated routes in Next.js 16 without libraries
How to have /servicios in Spanish and /services in English in Next.js 16 with a route map and a proxy.ts, without adding internationalization libraries.
3 minCMS
An MCP server on your CMS with Payload
How to expose your Payload CMS content over MCP so an assistant like Claude can read and create it, with API keys and per-collection permissions.
2 minServers
Cloudflare R2 vs Amazon S3 for storing your website images
R2 and S3 speak the same protocol but are billed differently. When each one makes sense for website images and how we connect it to Payload.
3 minWeb
How to generate share images (OG) with code
Generate the image shown when a link is shared without opening a design editor: next/og, brand fonts and a script that creates one per article and per language.
3 minAI automation
WhatsApp chatbot for businesses in Ecuador: uses, costs and integration
What a WhatsApp chatbot can do for an Ecuadorian business, how the official API works, what it costs and how to integrate it with your store or CRM.
4 minWeb
How to choose a web development agency in Guayaquil: checklist
A practical checklist for choosing a web development agency in Guayaquil: portfolio, code ownership, quote, support and red flags.
5 minWeb
How much does a website cost in Ecuador in 2026
What drives the price of a website in Ecuador, what each type of site includes, which costs show up later and how to compare quotes without surprises.
5 minEcommerce
How much does an online store cost in Ecuador: WooCommerce vs custom
What defines the cost of an online store in Ecuador, when WooCommerce is enough and when a custom store pays off, and which recurring costs to plan for.
4 minMobile apps
How much does it cost to build an app in Ecuador: factors and how to quote
The factors that define the cost of a mobile app in Ecuador (platforms, features, backend, app stores) and how to start with an MVP without overspending.
4 minWeb
How much does custom software cost and how it is quoted
How the cost of custom software is calculated, what a serious quote includes, which risks to avoid and when building beats buying a SaaS.
4 minWeb
Custom ERP vs off-the-shelf ERP for SMEs in Ecuador
When a custom ERP makes sense and when an off-the-shelf one does for an Ecuadorian SME: costs, SRI, flexibility, risks and how to decide without regret.
4 minWeb
SRI electronic invoicing integrated with your system or store: 2026 guide
How SRI electronic invoicing works in Ecuador, what you need to integrate it with your system or online store, and which mistakes to avoid when connecting it.
4 minWeb
What is a development retainer and when it makes sense
What a web development retainer is, what it includes, how it differs from a project or paying by the hour and when it makes sense for your business.
3 minCMS
Integrating Piano, Cxense and Google Ad Manager with Arc XP
How Arc XP connects with Piano (subscriptions), Cxense / Piano Audience, Google Ad Manager (formerly DFP) and DataFactory, and what to watch so you do not lose speed.
4 minCMS
How to migrate from WordPress to Arc XP without losing SEO
A guide to migrating a media outlet from WordPress to Arc XP without losing rankings: inventory, content model, images, 301 redirects, cutover and follow-up.
4 minEcommerce
Integrating Datafast, PayPhone or Kushki payments in WooCommerce step by step
How to integrate an Ecuadorian payment gateway (Datafast, PayPhone or Kushki) into WooCommerce: requirements, steps, testing, deferred payments and common mistakes.
4 minCMS
Arc XP vs WordPress for a digital media outlet: when to make the jump
Arc XP vs WordPress for a digital media outlet: volume, newsroom, subscriptions, advertising, costs and the real moment to switch platforms.
4 minSEO
Local SEO in Ecuador: Google Business Profile and city pages
How to show up in local searches in Ecuador: Google Business Profile listing, city pages, reviews, consistent data and mistakes to avoid.
4 minSEO
How to migrate your website without losing Google rankings: redirect checklist
A checklist to migrate your website without losing rankings: URL inventory, 301 redirects, metadata, testing and monitoring after the change.
3 minWeb
A landing page that converts: structure, copy and measurement
How to structure a landing page that converts: offer, headline, social proof, form, speed and measurement, with a checklist to review before launch.
3 minAI automation
How to automate processes with AI in an SME: real cases and where to start
AI automation cases that actually work in an SME, how to choose the first process, which tools to use and the risks you need to control.
3 minEcommerce
WooCommerce vs custom store: when to migrate
The signs your WooCommerce store has outgrown the platform, which alternatives exist and how to migrate to a custom store without losing sales or rankings.
3 minWeb
Custom software vs SaaS: when to build
When to buy a SaaS and when to build custom software: three-year costs, flexibility, vendor dependence and a simple way to decide.
3 minMobile apps
Native app vs Flutter vs React Native: which to choose in 2026
We compare native apps, Flutter and React Native on performance, cost, team and maintenance to help you choose the technology for your mobile app in 2026.
3 minCMS
Headless WordPress vs Payload CMS for marketing sites
We compare headless WordPress and Payload CMS for marketing sites: editing, performance, SEO, multilingual support, maintenance and which fits your team.
3 minWeb
Hiring a Latin American dev agency vs freelancers: a buyer's guide
Development agency or freelancers: differences in risk, continuity, quality and total cost, and how to decide based on the size and criticality of your project.
3 minWeb
Nearshore software development in Latin America: costs and time zones
What nearshore software development is, why Latin America is an option for US and Canadian companies, and how to compare costs, time zones and risks.
3 minEcommerce
Basic WooCommerce security: 12 measures that work
Twelve basic security measures to protect your WooCommerce store: updates, access, backups, payments, plugins, firewall and what to do if you get hacked.
4 minWeb
INP: how to fix a website that is slow to respond to clicks
What INP (Interaction to Next Paint) is, how to measure it, why your site responds slowly to clicks and the most effective fixes in JavaScript, third parties and rendering.
4 minNode.js
Next.js 16: what changes for corporate websites
What Next.js 16 brings and what it means for a corporate website: Turbopack, async APIs, proxy instead of middleware, caching and requirements to upgrade without surprises.
4 minSEO
A 30-minute technical SEO audit: a checklist for your site
A checklist to audit your site's technical SEO in 30 minutes: crawling, indexing, speed, mobile, structure, structured data and common errors.
4 minCMS
Arc XP implementation checklist for newsrooms
A checklist to implement Arc XP in a digital newsroom: scope, content model, migration, site, editorial team, SEO, advertising and go-live.
4 minCMS
Payload CMS vs Strapi vs Directus in 2026: which to choose
We compare Payload CMS, Strapi and Directus in 2026: philosophy, data model, multilingual support, hosting, licenses and which fits your project and team.
4 minAI automation
n8n vs Make vs Zapier: which automation tool to choose
n8n vs Make vs Zapier compared: price, flexibility and where your data lives, with a recommendation for each scenario so you can automate without overspending.
3 minServers
Server caching: Redis, Varnish and OPcache, what each one does
OPcache, Redis and Varnish: what each server cache does, how they differ and how to combine them to speed up WordPress, WooCommerce and Laravel.
4 minWeb
Landing page vs website: which one your campaign needs
Landing page vs website: how they differ, when to use each, typical mistakes and how to choose based on the goal of your campaign or business.
3 minServers
VPS vs shared hosting: which one your business needs
VPS vs shared hosting: differences in performance, control and price, pros and cons, and how to know which one your business needs depending on the scenario.
3 minCMS
How to integrate Keystatic into Astro step by step
How to integrate Keystatic into Astro step by step: installation, astro.config.mjs, keystatic.config.ts, the /keystatic panel and reading with content collections.
3 minCMS
How to integrate Keystatic into Next.js step by step
Learn how to integrate Keystatic into Next.js step by step: installation, keystatic.config.ts, the /keystatic panel, reading content with the reader and GitHub mode.
3 minCMS
Markdown-based CMS: what it is, advantages and when it fits
What a Markdown and Git based CMS is, its pros and cons compared with a traditional CMS and which projects it suits. Explained clearly and without hype.
4 minMobile apps
Publishing on Google Play and the App Store: requirements and common mistakes
Requirements to publish your app on Google Play and the App Store and the mistakes that cause rejection, with the step-by-step process to launch without scares.
3 minMobile apps
Backend for apps: REST API vs GraphQL, which to use
REST API vs GraphQL for your app’s backend: differences, advantages and when each one suits you so your application runs fast and grows without being rebuilt.
3 minSEO
Core Web Vitals in 2026: what they are and how to improve them
What Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP and CLS) are, their 2026 thresholds and how to improve them step by step to raise your performance and your rankings.
5 minEcommerce
Checkout mistakes that cost you sales in Ecuador
The checkout mistakes that cost the most sales in Ecuador, from asking for too much to not accepting Datafast or PayPhone, and how to fix them to sell more.
5 minSEO
Titles and meta descriptions that raise your CTR
How to write SEO titles and meta descriptions that raise your CTR on Google: length, hook, keyword and the mistakes that cost you clicks.
3 minSEO
On-page SEO: the complete guide you can actually apply today
An on-page SEO guide to apply today: search intent, keywords, titles, headings, linking and speed, with a checklist so you forget nothing.
3 minServers
Deploying WordPress on a VPS with Nginx step by step
A step-by-step guide to deploying WordPress on a VPS with Nginx: the LEMP stack, database, server block, HTTPS and the most common mistakes to avoid.
3 minServers
Setting up SSL, backups and a firewall on your server
How to set up SSL, backups and a firewall on your VPS step by step: a free Let's Encrypt certificate, UFW and automatic backups for a secure server.
2 minSEO
Heading structure (H1-H6) for SEO and readability
How to use the H1-H6 heading structure to improve your SEO and readability: hierarchy, golden rules and the most common mistakes to avoid.
3 minNode.js
Astro vs Next.js for landing pages: performance and SEO compared
Astro vs Next.js for landing pages: a comparison of performance, JavaScript, Core Web Vitals and SEO to decide which to use for your project.
6 minCMS
Laravel vs WordPress: when to stop using a CMS
Laravel vs WordPress: how they differ, which signs show a CMS has become too small for you and when it makes sense to jump to custom development.
6 minCMS
Headless WordPress with Next.js: architecture, advantages and how to start
What headless WordPress with Next.js is, how its architecture works, its pros and cons, and a practical guide to start building it step by step.
4 minEcommerce
Datafast vs PayPhone vs Kushki: which payment gateway to choose in Ecuador
Datafast vs PayPhone vs Kushki: a comparison of payment gateways in Ecuador with methods, deferred payment, WooCommerce integration and which to choose for your business.
4 minCMS
Arc Publishing: what it is and when it suits a digital media outlet
What Arc Publishing (Arc XP) is, how it works, its modules, pros and cons, and when it suits a digital media outlet compared with other alternatives.
4 minCMS
Directus vs Strapi: which headless CMS to choose for your project
An in-depth comparison of Directus vs Strapi: architecture, data model, licenses, pros, cons and which headless CMS to choose for your project.
6 minServers
VPS server maintenance: the essential monthly checklist
Monthly VPS maintenance checklist: security, backups, updates, performance and monitoring to keep your site stable.
4 minEcommerce
Adding simple products in WordPress: step by step
How to add simple products in WordPress with WooCommerce step by step: name, price, inventory, shipping, categories and images. A clear guide for your store.
5 minCMS
How to Create a WordPress Plugin: A Basic Guide for Beginners
Learn how to create a WordPress plugin step by step: folder structure, main file, header and basic functionality. A guide for beginners.
2 minCMS
Directus: A Comprehensive Look at the Open Source CMS for Managing SQL Databases
Directus CMS: what it is, its architecture on top of SQL databases, key features, REST and GraphQL APIs, pros and cons and why to choose it.
5 minNode.js
Mastering the Art of Web Scraping with Puppeteer: Advanced Strategies for Extracting Data Efficiently
Learn web scraping with Puppeteer in Node.js: automate navigation, extract dynamic data and capture screenshots and PDFs with advanced strategies.
1 minWeb
Supercharge Your Website: Key Tips for Performance Optimization in Web Development
Web performance optimization guide: images, caching, minification, lazy loading and testing to speed up your site and improve SEO.
2 minSEO
Boost Your Online Presence: Innovation on the Web
Discover how to boost your online presence with a comprehensive digital strategy: social media, content, SEO, responsive web design and AI.
3 minCMS
WordPress vs. Strapi: A Detailed Comparison to Choose the Right Platform
Detailed WordPress vs Strapi comparison: tables with pros, cons and a recommendation per scenario to choose the right CMS or headless CMS.
6 min
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