Blog

Notes on Craft CMS development, SEO, and AI — from Portland, Oregon.

July 15, 2026

Rocket Launcher: Our Craft CMS Plugin, on the Dot All Stage

The story of Rocket Launcher — a Craft CMS plugin we built at Brilliance — earning a shout-out in the opening remarks at Dot All, Pixel & Tonic's conference, in Lisbon.

July 14, 2026

Craft CMS Plugin Spotlight: The Tools I Reach For First

A developer's spotlight on the Craft CMS plugins I install on almost every build — and why the plugin ecosystem is one of Craft's biggest strengths.

July 13, 2026

The SEO Landscape in Portland, Oregon (and Where AI Search Is Taking It)

What SEO optimization looks like today for Portland, Oregon businesses — local search, technical foundations, and how AI answer engines are changing the game.

September 8, 2019

Algolia Dashboards with Craft CMS: A Powerful Combination

How I pair Craft CMS with Algolia to build fast, dynamic dashboards and search experiences for clients — updated for Algolia's modern API clients and AI features.