# tech ### Articles 1. [How a Sports Non-Profit Implemented Automated, Secure Code Review with Claude and AWS Bedrock](/content/blog/112382/index.html) - The Problem A growing sports non-profit was struggling with a familiar problem: code reviews were becoming a bottleneck. As their platform expanded—supporting registrations, scheduling, and operations—so… 2. [WordPress Website Audit Checklist](/content/blog/wordpress-website-audit-checklist/index.html) - Auditing your WordPress site is essential to ensure its optimal performance, security, and user experience. Here’s a comprehensive checklist based on the information gathered from… 3. [Headless Commerce: A Guide for Marketers](/content/blog/headless-commerce-a-guide-for-marketers/index.html) - The digital landscape is ever-evolving, and with it, the way businesses approach e-commerce. One of the most significant shifts in recent years is the rise… 4. [Shopify Hydrogen: A Guide for Beginners](/content/blog/shopify-hydrogen-a-guide-for-beginners/index.html) - We spend a lot of our time building headless applications and we absolutely love Shopify Hydrogen. Shopify Hydrogen is the latest technology from Shopify, designed… 5. [How to quickly validate an App Idea](/content/blog/how-to-quickly-validate-an-app-idea/index.html) - Validating an app idea quickly is crucial before investing time and resources into development. Here’s a streamlined process based on commonly advised steps: Clearly Define… 6. [Why Website Performance Matters](/content/blog/why-website-performance-matters/index.html) - Website performance is a critical aspect of the digital experience. It’s not just about how quickly a site loads, but also how it responds to… 7. [A Comprehensive Guide to WordPress Speed Optimization](/content/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-to-wordpress-speed-optimization/index.html) - Speed is the essence of a good user experience. Websites that load swiftly are not only favored by users but also by search engines, which… 8. [Why is it called headless architecture?](/content/blog/why-is-it-called-headless-architecture/index.html) - Headless architecture is a software development approach that separates the frontend (user interface) from the backend (business logic and data storage). This decoupling allows developers… 9. [Headless SEO](/content/blog/headless-seo/index.html) - Is headless good for SEO? Headless CMS can be great for SEO, but it’s important to understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with… 10. [Headless AI](/content/blog/headless-ai/index.html) - Headless enables AI and Machine Learning Headless architectures refer to systems where the frontend (what the user interacts with) is decoupled from the backend (where… 11. [Transitioning to Headless](/content/blog/transitioning-to-headless/index.html) - A headless approach to software development decouples the front-end presentation layer from the back-end content management system (CMS). This gives developers more flexibility and agility,… 12. [Headless Use Cases](/content/blog/headless-use-cases/index.html) - Premium E-Commerce Brands  Building an e-commerce website has traditionally been a huge challenge – with multiple platform options that all check different boxes. Whether it… 13. [Benefits of Going Headless](/content/blog/benefits-of-headless/index.html) - Going headless has some insane benefits. While the short term pain of migration may hurt, shifting paradigms within your company can bring some powerhouse capabilities… 14. [Traditional (Monolithic) vs. Headless Architectures](/content/blog/traditional-vs-headless/index.html) - Brief overview of architectural evolution in software Software architecture has evolved over time to address the challenges of increasing complexity, scale, and agility. Traditional monolithic… 15. [Introduction to Headless](/content/blog/introduction-to-headless/index.html) - ELI5  Imagine you are building a LEGO structure, where the top part is a beautifully designed house and the bottom part is a platform on… 16. [An Introductory Guide to Google Analytics 4 (GA4)](/content/blog/introductory-guide-google-analytics-4-ga4/index.html) - What it is, when it’s coming, and why you should care We are less than a year away from Google putting standard Universal Analytics properties… 17. [Headless CMS: When to Use and Why](/content/blog/headless-cms-when-to-use-and-why/index.html) - When it comes to content management systems (CMS), there are two main types: traditional and headless. A traditional CMS is one in which the presentation… 18. [Is Your App Optimized?](/content/blog/is-your-app-optimized/index.html) - Whether it’s architecture, infrastructure, devops or developer experience, there is so much you can do to optimize your digital product. 19. [Practical Examples of Machine Learning for a Product Manager](/content/blog/practical-examples-of-machine-learning-for-a-product-manager/index.html) - It’s a common query to ask the difference between machine learning versus artificial intelligence (AI). companies. 20. [Top Tech Events of Summer 2019](/content/blog/top-tech-events-of-summer-2019/index.html) - A review of the best tech events in Indy over the summer of 2019. 21. [Designing Apps from the Inside Out](/content/blog/designing-apps-from-the-inside-out/index.html) - Read about why Crafted Labs approaches every design process from the inside out—and what that means for efficiency and quality. 22. [UI vs UX: Teamwork = Success](/content/blog/ui-vs-ux-teamwork-success/index.html) - User interface and user experience are typically lumped together – learn about the differences and how both are needed to optimize client satisfaction. 23. [How Design Thinking Can Shape Your App Idea](/content/blog/how-design-thinking-can-shape-your-app-idea/index.html) - Focusing on three key concepts early on can be the difference between an average app and a world-changing product. 24. [Crafted is Going to the Mira Awards!](/content/blog/crafted-is-going-to-the-mira-awards/index.html) - One of Crafted’s favorite projects, The Big App, is nominated for a Mira Award! Read about our collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana to create an impactful application. 25. [Sean Hise Talks Design Systems at #ProjectProduct](/content/blog/our-ceo-talked-at-projectproduct-here-are-the-slides/index.html) - Access the presentation our CEO gave at the Project Product Conference about the secret sauce to aligning marketing, products, and your bottom line. 26. [Design Systems, According to a Designer](/content/blog/design-systems-according-to-a-designer/index.html) - Design systems are used by the top brands in the world to keep consistency amongst marketing, design and development teams as they continually evolve their digital products. 27. [Amazon Web Services 101](/content/blog/amazon-web-services-101/index.html) - Wondering what Amazon Web Services can do for your organization? AWS provides an unrivaled set of web tools that can dramatically increase your computing power and network connectivity. 28. [Design Processes in a Small Team Environment](/content/blog/design-processes-in-a-small-team-environment/index.html) - Our step-by-step guide to efficiently managing the design process within your team to ensure the client’s needs are met and goals are achieved. 29. [Questions to Ask Your CIO About Progressive Web Apps](/content/blog/questions-to-ask-your-cio-about-progressive-web-apps/index.html) - Is your company ready for the next evolution of its website? Your CIO can offer insight into whether a Progressive Web Application is the right next move for your organization. 30. [Hey Google, Why PWAs?](/content/blog/hey-google-why-pwas/index.html) - Google needs the internet to keep on keepin’ on. So, they have dialed in on the metrics to see the Web grow and find success. 31. [Make Your Website Faster, Better and More Secure with a PWA](/content/blog/make-your-website-faster-better-and-more-secure-with-a-pwa/index.html) - Progressive Web Apps are the new gold standard for building a fast, high quality website.