Journal

Useful notes for teams
building for scale.

Strategy, design, engineering, and operations notes from real product decisions. No filler, no keyword theatre.

Engineering

Mar 4, 2026 · 10 min read · By Gabriele Zilinskiene

Next.js vs WordPress: why the decision is made wrong, and what it costs

Most teams compare setup speed. The better question is which stack holds up under performance, security, integration, and ownership pressure over 36 months.

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Strategy

Mar 4, 2026 · 11 min read · By Gabriele Zilinskiene

What an MVP actually costs in 2025, and why most estimates are wrong before the brief exists

MVP cost depends on constraints, not labels. Without scope, user story clarity, and integration detail, most estimates are placeholders.

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Strategy

Mar 4, 2026 · 12 min read · By Gabriele Zilinskiene

Eight things a web development agency says that should concern you

High-stakes agency selection is risk management. These signals usually indicate weak delivery discipline, unclear ownership, or future rework.

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