Posts by Collins Arthur
Why I Secretly Love Playing Deployment Roulette. “Friday at 4:59 PM”
One developer’s ‘quick hotfix’ is another’s weekend disaster. The psychology behind why we can’t resist Friday deploys—and how to (maybe) survive them.
Ctrl+Alt+Delete Your Stress: 10 Ways Developers Unwind (That Aren’t Just More Coding)
From rage-gardening to screaming into API docs—discover the bizarre, brilliant, and occasionally therapeutic ways developers decompress after a long day of wrestling with bugs.
The Secret Lives of Developers: 10 Hilarious and Painfully Relatable Confessions from Behind the Screens
From debugging in dreams to staging full arguments with inanimate objects, developers reveal their most bizarre, hilarious, and shockingly universal behind-the-scenes truths.
From Bootcamps to Apprenticeships: Why 2025 is the Year Hands-On Learning Wins
Google’s 2025 hire data reveals a shocking trend: apprentices outperform bootcamp grads in 6 key dev skills. Here’s why the industry is shifting—and how to adapt.
From Zero to Hero: How a Kenyan Freelancer Landed a $10,000 Project on Upwork
Discover how a Kenyan freelancer landed a $10,000 project on Upwork. Learn proven strategies for creating a standout profile, writing winning proposals, and building a global client base.
5 Budget-Friendly SEO Tactics for Nairobi Startups in 2025 (That Actually Work)
Discover 2025’s top SEO strategies for Nairobi startups—low-cost, high-impact tactics to rank higher and grow faster.
WordPress for Kenyan Artists: How a Painter Turned Instagram Followers into Buyers
Discover how to build a portfolio website on WordPress that showcases your art, integrates M-Pesa payments, and turns social media followers into loyal customers.
Website Maintenance Tips: Keep Your Site Running Smoothly in 2025
Local SEO for Kenyan SMEs: Get Your Business on Google’s First Page in 2025
Discover how local SEO strategies can help Kenyan SMEs dominate Google’s first page in 2025. From AI-powered keyword tools to Swahili voice search optimization, learn the latest tactics to attract hyper-local customers.
Freelance Survival Guide: Pricing Web Projects in Nairobi’s Competitive Market
Struggling to price your freelance web projects? Discover Kenya-specific pricing strategies, client negotiation tactics, and how to avoid the “race to the bottom” in Nairobi’s tech scene.