I make things
for the web.
I'm Daniel Cuttridge. I've spent more than 20 years designing, building and figuring out how websites work. These days, I'm following my curiosity into software, useful tools and independent projects.
Things made, and making.
Independent discovery project
A live discovery product built around structured, maintained data and useful search.
Automated website provisioning
An internal platform that turns manual website setup into a repeatable staff workflow.
Head of Technical
Software, team leadership and systems connecting development with publishing operations.
Independent websites
Dozens of informational websites, from early niche projects to focused publishing businesses.
Pathtorch
A website intelligence venture exploring the technical problems beneath the surface.
Optimizers Club
A learning community that became a paid membership and monthly subscription.
On-Page Quick Wins
A practical ebook published through Gumroad, with more than 500 sales in its first week.
Notes from the internet.
Why I still write a blog and why it matters
September 10, 2021Some things were better experiences before digital convenience.
September 19, 2021The sometimes paradox of commercially successful software
August 1, 2020Reframing Problems (Creative Problem Solving)
July 16, 2020How I Made $10,000 USD From My First eBook
Original pieces recovered from earlier versions of my personal site, presented here with their original wording and publication dates where available.
I’ve been making things online since 2004. My work has moved between design, development, online businesses and the many ways a website can succeed or fail.
For years, technical SEO was a big part of that work. It taught me to look closely at how systems behave. It isn't the work I'm pursuing now.
This is a home for the projects and ideas that follow. I’m interested in software that solves a real problem, small experiments worth making, and the craft of building for the web.
Tools & practice
- Preferred web stack
- HTML5, CSS, HTMX, Flask, static sites, Hugo
- Code & data
- Python, SQLite, PostgreSQL, Bash, Git, Markdown
- Search experience
- Technical SEO, site architecture, on-page SEO, search strategy
- Also worked with
- PHP, Go, JavaScript when a project calls for them
The next thing, together.
I’m looking for an employed role building useful software and web products. I’m especially interested in work that brings together hands-on development, structured information, thoughtful interfaces and a clear understanding of how people find and use things online.
My experience spans independent products, publishing, technical leadership and search. I like getting close to the problem, making something practical, and improving it through use.
hello@danielcuttridge.com