Website Performance Blog | Hand-Coding Tips & Speed Optimization

A funny but true look at how one common website mistake costs small businesses in Orange County valuable leads.

Dennis Korol, Outdooit Sep 5, 2025

The Website Mistake That Costs Small Businesses Leads in Orange County

Many Orange County small businesses lose leads because of one website

A funny hyper realistic race scene. On the left, a broken-down rusty car labeled “WordPress Plugins” with smoke coming out and a frustrated driver. On the right, a sleek sports car labeled “Hand-Coded Website” racing ahead with a happy small business owner driving.

Dennis Korol, Founder of Outdooit Sep 5, 2025

How Hand-Coded Websites Drive More Traffic and Conversions Than WordPress

ordPress websites often slow down and struggle with SEO. Learn how hand-coded websites bring more traffic and better conversions for small businesses.

Side-by-side comparison of a custom-built website and a template-based website

Dennis Korol, Outdooit Sep 4, 2025

Custom-Built Websites vs Templates: Which One Wins for Small Businesses?

Should small businesses use website templates or go custom-built? Learn why custom websites outperform Wix and WordPress templates in speed, SEO, and long-term results.

Frustrated business owner looking at broken WordPress plugin dashboard on a computer

Dennis Korol, Outdooit Sep 4, 2025

Why WordPress Plugins Cost Small Businesses More Than You Think

WordPress looks cheap at first, but constant plugin updates, security risks, and developer fees make it more expensive long term. Here’s why small businesses in Orange County should think twice.

Orange County small business owner comparing Wix, WordPress, and custom-built website options

Dennis Korol, Outdooit Sep 3, 2025

Custom-Built vs WordPress vs Wix: Which Website Gets Orange County Small Businesses More Leads?

Orange County lawyers, landscapers, and health coaches need websites that bring in clients. See why custom-built sites outperform WordPress and Wix in speed, SEO, and results.

EO compared to AEO with AI pulling direct answers.

Dennis Korol, Outdooit Aug 27, 2025

What Is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Why Does It Matter?

Discover Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and how it helps your website get picked by AI tools like Google AI and ChatGPT.

Example of how a small business website can appear in Google’s AI Overview results

Dennis Korol, Founder of Outdooit Aug 26, 2025

How Do I Get My Website to Show Up in Google’s New AI Overviews?

Learn how small businesses can rank in Google’s new AI Overviews with fast sites, clear answers, and trust signals.

Side by side comparison of clean code versus WordPress bloat

Dennis Korol, Founder of Outdooit Aug 12, 2025

How Hand-Coded Websites Drive More Traffic and Conversions Than WordPress

See why custom hand-coded websites load faster, rank higher, and convert better than WordPress. Boost speed, security, and sales with code built for your business.

Google PageSpeed Insights showing 100/100 score

Dennis Korol, Founder of Outdooit May 8, 2025

How to Achieve Perfect 100/100 PageSpeed Scores

Learn the technical strategies and optimization techniques that consistently deliver 90-100/100 Google PageSpeed scores. Discover why PageSpeed matters for your business growth.

Mobile phone displaying fast-loading website

Dennis Korol, Founder of Outdooit Apr 22, 2025

Mobile-First Design: Why Your Website Must Prioritize Mobile Performance

Discover why mobile-first design is essential for modern websites. Learn how to optimize for mobile performance, user experience, and Google's mobile-first indexing.