Notes on Web Development & SEO
Straight answers on hiring developers, choosing a tech stack, and getting found on Google — written from real Chennai project experience, updated as the search landscape changes.
What Is AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) and Why It Matters in 2026
Search is splitting into two channels — links you rank for, and answers you get quoted in. Here's what actually changes in how you write and structure a website for the second one.
How to Hire a Freelance Web Developer in Chennai (2026 Guide)
What to actually check before you hire — portfolio red flags, fair Chennai market rates, and the questions that separate a real developer from a reseller.
React vs WordPress for Small Businesses in Chennai: Which Should You Choose?
The honest trade-offs — not the ones plugin sellers want you to hear — between a WordPress site and a custom-built one for a growing Chennai business.
Local SEO Checklist for Chennai Businesses: Ranking on Google Maps and Search
A practical, no-fluff checklist for showing up in Chennai's 'near me' searches and the Google Maps 3-pack — the exact steps I run for every local client.
Django vs Node.js for Startup Backends: A Practical Comparison
Startups burn weeks debating backend frameworks that both would have handled fine. Here's the actual decision framework, based on what the project needs — not what's trending.