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Insights & Perspectives

Learning in public: web modernization, AI tools, and shipping better products

Jared Stoneberg shares detailed insights, tutorials, and reflections on modernizing web properties, adopting AI workflows, and leading digital transformation. These perspectives come from 18+ years shipping accessible sites for universities, advocacy groups, and growing brands.

What you'll find on the blog

The Web Builder Learns AI blog serves as Jared's public notebook, a place to document lessons learned, share tactical approaches, and explore emerging tools reshaping how we build for the web. Content ranges from technical deep-dives on Next.js patterns to reflections on collaboration and client communication.

Topics covered include design system implementation, headless CMS integrations, accessibility best practices, and the evolving role of AI assistants in product development. If you're modernizing a legacy site, evaluating new frameworks, or building processes for a distributed team, you'll find relevant case studies and actionable insights.

Web Modernization

Strategies for migrating legacy Drupal and WordPress sites to modern Next.js stacks. Component design patterns, accessibility audits, and performance optimization techniques drawn from real client projects.

AI Adoption

Practical guidance on integrating AI tools into design and development workflows. From Claude Code assistance to content generation, learn how small teams can leverage AI without sacrificing craft or quality.

Digital Transformation

Navigating organizational change when modernizing web properties. Stakeholder alignment, content audits, phased rollout strategies, and measuring success beyond vanity metrics.

Team Leadership

Building high-performing product teams as a solo practitioner or small studio. Transparent communication, asynchronous collaboration, and delivering exceptional client experiences through systematic workflows.

Ready to explore detailed insights?

Head over to Web Builder Learns AI for in-depth articles, tutorials, and ongoing reflections on building accessible, performant web experiences. New content published regularly.