Travis Smith

A Grassroots & Agile Approach to Architecture

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A while back, when I was a platform architect, our team hired a "certified" architect, who, on paper, looked amazing. When I met him, he was a genuine yet ambitious guy who has worked hard consistently over some years to get where he was. He was accomplished and knew his stuff. His architectural documentation and processes were impeccable and pristine. But there was a problem. Apparently, it was the first time he's ever had an implementation problem. He simply couldn't get anyone on his ... Read More

Solving WordPress 5XX Server Errors on SiteGround

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Lately, I have helped a lot of clients who have 5XX errors on SiteGround, especially eCommerce sites. If you are experiencing any 499, 500, 502, 503, and 504 errors on SiteGround, please know that they are very common. I know there is nothing more frustrating than having one's site down, especially if you do not know why! If your site is down, you are truly suffering: You lose those precious leadsYou lose revenue and real money whether via clients, ads, or purchases from your storeYou lose ... Read More