Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 19/07/2026They sang the US national anthem at a final we’re not in? I’m so embarrassed. 130
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 19/07/2026What a game of football. The final might feel like a letdown. 041
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 19/06/2026Mastodon has been my mental model for social media federation, so I thought of federation in terms of instances. This enlightening blog post explains why the concept doesn’t make sense in the Atmosphere. overreacted.io/there-are-no...overreacted.ioThere Are No Instances in atproto — overreactedLike RSS and Google Reader. 000
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 27/05/2026This past weekend, I built a local MCP server in PHP and wrote about the process. If you’re a PHP developer curious about MCP, this might be the simple example you’re looking for. shiflett.org/blog/2026/bu...shiflett.orgBuilding an MCP Server for My Lab, by Chris ShiflettThe lab is now being built in the lab. 071
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 21/05/2026I turn 50 today, so I wrote something for you. It’s a story about the 50 years I got to be here for, the part of technology that made me fall in love with it, the years I lost that feeling, and what brought it back. I hope you like it. shiflett.org/blog/2026/ju...shiflett.orgJust You Wait, by Chris ShiflettOn turning 50: a personal story about luck, curiosity, disillusionment, and hope. 5323
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 12/05/2026Yesterday, I launched the first redesign of Faculty in a while, and this one was especially meaningful for two reasons: - I did the design, so it risked never launching. :-) - I’m repositioning Faculty to focus on products and specifically 0→1. I put a few Easter eggs in there, too. faculty.comfaculty.comFaculty — A product studio with standardsFaculty is a product studio in Boulder. We work with founders to ship the right thing. 160
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 05/02/2026Here’s a fun thing we made. The Studioworks Library is a collection of free interactive tools and resources for everything from bookkeeping and tax prep to writing tricky client emails. It’s your small business spirit guide. Go play → library.studioworks.applibrary.studioworks.appFree tools for better businessing, from StudioworksA free collection of interactive tools and resources. From bookkeeping and tax prep to writing tricky client emails, it’s your small business spirit guide. 041
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 06/01/2026Per tradition, my first blog post of the year is a recap of 2025. It was a hard year in some ways, a meaningful one in others. Writing it helped me make sense of it. shiflett.org/blog/2026/20...shiflett.org2025 Recap, by Chris ShiflettChris Shiflett is an entrepreneur, product designer, and web developer. 051
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 09/12/2025Thanks for sharing, Emmett! Lowering the bar to creating your own thing (and making it seem less intimidating) is one of the goals. I’d love to see more creatives doing their own thing, but I know it’s not for everyone. We’re trying to help by making simpler tools that make you look (and feel) good. 120
Reposted by Chris ShiflettEmmett @emmettnaughton.bsky.social · 08/12/2025only @shoptalkshow.com can make an episode about invoicing interesting. Learning about Studioworks makes the thought of starting my own thing seem a lot easier! 131
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 19/11/2025Now that Studioworks is a lot more than pretty invoicing, we wanted to update the website to show off some new features and tell a richer story about who we are, what we’re building, and what a Studioworks membership gets you. studioworks.appstudioworks.appStreamline Your Studio | StudioworksRun your creative studio like a pro — client management, beautiful invoicing, low-fee payments, and a supportive community 132
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 08/10/2025Our new (and still WIP) marketing site has some fun interactions, too, including some of the design customizations we use in the product. studioworks.app 090
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 08/10/2025Today is launch day! We’ve been working on Studioworks all year, and I think it’s already the best invoicing platform out there, with the lowest fees, most design customizations, and simplest UI. If you’re curious to try it out, here’s a referral link for a free month: studioworks.app/join/chrisstudioworks.appStudioworks: Business management software for creative studiosWe’re making everything you need to manage your creative studio, from proposals and contracts to invoicing and payments. 361
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 09/09/2025You know phones have gotten way too big when one of the new featured accessories is a carrying strap. 010
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 04/09/2025Pretty wild that a group of 3 indie developers managed to make a game so popular that it took down the Nintendo eShop, Steam, and Xbox. 040
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 19/08/2025Does the person responsible for HBO → HBO Max → Max work at MSNBC now? Sorry, I mean NOW. 041
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 08/08/2025It has been more than 20 years since Steve Jobs gave the Stanford Commencement Address. 20 years before that, he was fired from Apple. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF8u...youtube.comSteve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement AddressYouTube video by Stanford 030
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 07/08/2025This post by @eev.ee is so good, and it’s honestly reassuring to see someone saying things that make sense right now (about AI or anything, really). eev.ee/blog/2025/07...eev.eeThe rise of WhateverThis was originally titled “I miss when computers were fun”. But in the course of writing it, I discovered that there is a reason computers became less fun, a dark thread woven through a number of eve... 020
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 05/08/2025If you get an email from Google telling you your Google Workspace subscription is scheduled for cancellation, it’s a lie. They’re just trying to trick you into paying for their AI add-on, Gemini Business. 120
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 01/08/2025Pretty happy about Boulder having a Creative Mornings (finally): creativemornings.com/cities/BOUcreativemornings.comCreativeMornings/BoulderCreativeMornings is a breakfast lecture series for the creative community. Join us at one of our free monthly events around the world or watch the talks online! 040
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 29/07/2025Katie Ledecky has not lost the 1500m in the last 15 years. She was only 13 years old when she last lost (she came in third), and only because her swim cap came off. She has won ever since. Unbelievable dominance. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5saY...youtube.comKatie Ledecky cruises to women’s 1500m win in GOAT fashion at worlds | NBC SportsYouTube video by NBC Sports 000
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 26/07/2025Indigo Girls at Red Rocks were great as always. Probably their best show in the last few years, and the place was packed with people singing along. We all needed that. 010
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 03/07/2025RIP Diogo Jota. His last goal was a stunner. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S69...youtube.com 010
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 16/06/2025“Less, but better” sounds a lot like our philosophy at Studioworks. tomgreenwood.substack.com/p/what-if-th...tomgreenwood.substack.comWhat if the key to better business was… less?Lucie Montel writes this guest post sharing a degrowth philosophy for business 210
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 12/06/2025That’s a lot of protests. www.nokings.orgnokings.orgNo KingsOn June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ... 030
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 11/06/2025In case you haven’t read that Apple paper on AI, @christophniemann.bsky.social already made a summary: www.newyorker.com/culture/cove...newyorker.comChristoph Niemann’s “Create Your Own Cover with Till-E”The artist arches an eyebrow at our robot overlords. 000
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 10/04/2025Watching the Canva Create keynote: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lupw...youtube.comCanva Create: UnchartedYouTube video by Canva 010
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 21/03/2025Yesterday, we launched studioworks.community, a free community for Studioworks members. I already love it so much. Join us!studioworks.communityStudioworksThe Studioworks Community Hub is a place to connect, share and learn with other professional creatives. Co-work, find collaborators, find and share educational tools and resources, get perks and disco... 010
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 31/01/2025Today is the last day to sign up as a Founding Member of @studioworks.app. You won’t be billed until we launch, and you’ll pay a discounted rate for as long as you’re a customer. Thank you so much to all of you who have signed up already. Your support means the world to us. studioworks.appstudioworks.appStudioworks: Business management software for creative studiosWe’re making everything you need to manage your creative studio, from proposals and contracts to invoicing and payments. 030
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 31/01/2025I finally took some time to write a recap of 2024. shiflett.org/blog/2025/20...shiflett.org2024 Recap, by Chris ShiflettChris Shiflett is an entrepreneur, product designer, and web developer. 040
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 28/01/2025I’ve only recently started to experience the hellscape of schools designed around cars that make it unsafe for kids to get to school. It’s really upsetting. shanetrotter.substack.com/p/why-car-li...shanetrotter.substack.comWhy Car Lines Shouldn't ExistWhy car line culture is terrible for kids and families, why mom-shaming is a real problem, and how to end this madness. 021
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 27/01/2025This quote from the latest Dense Discovery is on point: “Perhaps it’s because our tech oligarchs have shown their true colours. (Mostly orange, it turns out!)” 040
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 27/01/2025Questlove’s video mashup of 50 years of SNL music is pretty great, and of course he paired Under Pressure with Ice Ice Baby. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDxY...youtube.comLadies & Gentlemen...50 Years of SNL Music | Official Preview | Peacock Original - SNL FanaticYouTube video by SNL Fanatic 010
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 25/01/2025Recipes crack me up when they read like a movie script. “Meanwhile, heat cream sauce base.” 020
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 22/01/2025Boulder friends, a lot of the bike paths are currently impassable thanks to the high winds creating massive snow drifts. 020
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 20/01/2025If you’re in the Boulder area, we’re hosting a Studioworks happy hour here at Roost on Wednesday. We’re trying to keep it small, so please sign up if you can make it. www.eventbrite.com/e/studiowork...eventbrite.comStudioworks Happy HourCome hang with 3/4 of the Studioworks team (Jess, Chris, and Nick) on Wednesday January 22nd! 000
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 09/01/2025We’re doing another AMA this morning (at 11 MT). Hope to see you there. :-) bit.ly/studioworksA... 141
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 07/01/2025I love when talented people redesign their personal websites. This is a good one. henry.codeshenry.codesHenry From OnlineThe personal site & portfolio of creative web developer Henry from Online 2173
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 11/12/2024I’m doing a Studioworks AMA with Jessica tomorrow at 1 MT. Please register if you’re interested: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 130
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 11/12/2024Yesterday was a big day! We announced a new company called Studioworks, a business management platform for creative studios. As a pre-launch treat, we’re giving lifetime discounts to anyone who signs up before the end of January. Thanks for your support. It means the world to us. studioworks.appstudioworks.appStudioworks: Business management software for creative studiosWe’re making everything you need to manage your creative studio, from proposals and contracts to invoicing and payments. 3120
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 10/12/2024I went down two rabbit holes this week: favicons and social cards. I’m sure I have more to learn, but I’ve learned a lot already. As soon as I come up for air, I’m going to blog about it. 2120
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 06/12/2024Is anyone here really good at favicons? I usually just use one of the generators, but I’d love to do an especially good job this time. Tips and pointers much appreciated! 211
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 04/12/2024I thought it was just my kids (and their friends) who were really into Imagine Dragons, but I keep seeing other people talking about it. Is this a worldwide phenomenon? 120
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 04/12/2024I see people talking about Spotify Wrapped again. Maybe this will be the year my #1 song is not white noise. 051
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 02/12/2024Does anyone here have experience launching a website that uses Stripe? I’m curious how you manage to satisfy the Stripe activation requirements before you launch, specifically the business website requirements. Publish quietly and hope no one but Stripe notices? 100