https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs Articles on website design, web development, UI/UX design and freelance web development from Roberto Sabanal, a remote freelance web developer. en https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/webflow-vs-next-js-vs-wordpress-how-i-choose https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/webflow-vs-next-js-vs-wordpress-how-i-choose Thu, 05 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT me@robertosabanal.com (Roberto Sabanal) For a brand new website, Webflow and WordPress feel irrelevant to me now. Here is why I build with Next.js and Claude Code instead, where it falls short, and when the other two still make sense. https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/why-all-websites-look-the-same-now https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/why-all-websites-look-the-same-now Wed, 04 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT me@robertosabanal.com (Roberto Sabanal) AI tools can build a polished website in minutes, and that is why so many of them look identical. Here is why you still need a designer. https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/why-we-can-t-skip-design-in-website-development https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/why-we-can-t-skip-design-in-website-development Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT me@robertosabanal.com (Roberto Sabanal) Design is not something we can simply skip in website development. It helps teams define problems, explore ideas, plan responsive experiences, and reduce costly changes during development. AI can speed up the process, but it still needs human judgment and direction to create experiences that actually serve users and business goals. https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/make-the-logo-bigger https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/make-the-logo-bigger Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT me@robertosabanal.com (Roberto Sabanal) Why clients ask for a bigger logo, and how I answer with a conversation and a little design education instead of frustration. https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/why-choose-simplicity-in-design https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/why-choose-simplicity-in-design Sun, 07 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT me@robertosabanal.com (Roberto Sabanal) Why I choose simple design: it gives users clarity, makes products easier to use, and stays relevant longer. https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/why-you-should-consider-moving-from-wordpress-to-webflow https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/why-you-should-consider-moving-from-wordpress-to-webflow Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT me@robertosabanal.com (Roberto Sabanal) Ten reasons companies move from WordPress to Webflow, from design freedom and built-in hosting to easier updates. https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/why-you-need-a-website https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/why-you-need-a-website Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT me@robertosabanal.com (Roberto Sabanal) Ten reasons a website helps you or your business: credibility, reach, always being open, and control over your own content. https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/my-code-design-journey https://www.robertosabanal.com/blogs/my-code-design-journey Mon, 27 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT me@robertosabanal.com (Roberto Sabanal) How I went from a small town in the Philippines with no computer at home to building products for startups as a developer and designer.