Journal
Notes on design, brand & the web.
AI website builders vs a web design agency in Singapore (2026)
AI can build you a website in an afternoon, and so can every competitor. Here is the honest comparison we give business owners: what AI builders do well, what they can't do, and when an agency is worth it.
Shopify vs WooCommerce for Singapore businesses (2026)
We build stores on both platforms and have migrated a client from one to the other. Here is the comparison we give paying clients, with Singapore payments, fulfilment and costs included.
How much does a website cost in Singapore? (2026)
We surveyed the published prices of over twenty Singapore web design businesses in September 2026. Here is what the market actually charges, and why the ranges are so wide.
Why a boutique studio beats a big agency (for most businesses)
Big agencies are built for big companies. For everyone else, the maths and the experience usually favour a small senior team. Here is the honest comparison.
Things to know before approaching a web design agency
Nine things worth having clear before you write to any agency, ours included. Most of them cost nothing and save weeks.