In this edition of Web News, we dig into one of the biggest marketing debates heading into 2026: should you try to be on every platform? With SEO shifting beyond Google, brands are reevaluating how they show up across Reddit, X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and everywhere else people search for answers.
We break down when it makes sense to focus on a single platform, when multi-platform posting actually pays off, and why “being everywhere” isn’t always the optimal strategy. From content formats to audience behaviour, we explore what really matters as platforms evolve and fragmentation continues across the web.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/should-you-be-on-every-platform-in-2026
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Should You Say No to Low-Budget Projects?
When a client comes in with a dream project and a shoestring budget, what should a developer do? In this episode, Matt and Mike break down the low-budget dilemma - why clients under-budget, when it makes sense to try working with them, and when it’s better to walk away. We explore how to trim features without killing quality, how to set realistic MVP expectations, how to handle classic client excuses (“my cousin can do it cheaper”), and how to protect your reputation even when money is tight. If you’ve ever wondered how far you should cut features or whether a project is still worth doing, this episode dives deep into the realities of balancing budget, quality, and your long-term brand.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/should-you-say-no-to-low-budget-projects
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Web News: Gemini Got an Upgrade (Gemini 3.0)
Google has officially rolled out Gemini 3.0, and in this episode we take a casual but focused look at what’s actually improved. Matt and Mike break down the model’s major upgrades, run through how Gemini performed in independent audits, and compare those results to competing LLMs. We also discuss what these improvements mean for day-to-day developer workflows, where Gemini still falls short, and whether Google’s latest release finally puts them back in the race for AI dominance. Please note that this is a casual conversation and look through some of the release materials, it is not comprehensive news coverage.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/gemini-got-an-upgrade-gemini-3-0
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New Web Development Tech That’s On My Radar
In this episode of the HTML All The Things Podcast, Mike walks through the new web development tech that’s been landing on his radar. From next-gen formatters and bundlers to emerging UI frameworks and terminal-UI toolkits, Mike breaks down what each tool is, why it matters, and where its limitations are today.
In this episode Matt and Mike cover:
BiomeJS - all-in-one formatter/linter with strong Prettier compatibility
Ripple - an experimental TypeScript-first UI framework
TanStack Start - a router-first full-stack framework for React/Solid
Hono.js - tiny, blazing-fast multi-runtime web framework
Rolldown - Rust-powered bundler with major Vite build speed gains
Effect - type-safe effects/concurrency runtime for TypeScript
OpenTUI - build rich terminal UIs using React/Solid renderers
If you want a curated look at early-stage tools shaping how we might build for the web in 2025, Mike’s got you covered.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/new-web-development-tech-thats-on-my-radar
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Web News: Web App vs App Store - Which Should You Build for 2025?
In this edition of Web News, we explore whether developers in 2025 should build a web app or launch through an app store. Web apps offer flexibility and reach, but platforms like the App Store and Google Play bring built-in visibility, reviews, and trusted security. We break down the advantages of each approach and discuss whether launching on a platform gives your project a major edge.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/web-app-vs-app-store-which-should-you-build-for-2025
About HTML All The Things - Web Development, Web Design, Small Business
The adventures of Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan through the world of web development, web design, and small business management. As web development agency owners for the better part of a decade, they’ve worked with all sorts of technologies, through the rise of responsive web design, the revolution of serverless computing, and the popularity gain of many no-code tools for small business owners. They commonly discuss foundational web development technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript - including popular frameworks and tools such as Tailwind CSS, Svelte, WordPress, Vue, and more.
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