Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 19/08/2026This might be a silly question, but I assume New_ Public owns the IP after, just like a standard work for hire? In other words, don’t bring your pet project? 100
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 · 21/05/2026Thanks, Henry. You’re an inspiration. I need to catch up! 000
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 21/05/2026Thanks, John! I can’t believe we’re this old! But I also can’t believe how lucky we’ve been. What a time to be alive. 100
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 21/05/2026I hope that — if nothing else — it’s a reminder of how lucky we’ve been to have been around for all of this, and how much we still have to offer. 000
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 21/05/2026That’s what I’m holding onto. That spirit is still within us, and I’m hopeful that it can be a big part of what comes next. 010
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 21/05/2026That’s really nice of you to say. It was fun to write. I feel so lucky to have been around for all of that. And hopeful for what comes next. 010
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 21/05/2026Thanks for sharing, Jeffrey. You’re a big part of what made the web great. It’s an honor to know you. Onward and upward! 110
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 · 13/05/2026Thanks! I think this is abandoned now, but it used to highlight a lot of these dumb password rules: www.tumblr.com/passwordsham... 120
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 · 21/04/2026Yes, please. I’ll have those things the size of Tic Tacs in no time. 240
Chris Shiflett @shiflett.org · 06/02/2026I can’t imagine being that close to the bike path. I’m jealous every time I ride past those homes. 120
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 · 26/01/2026Lovely strike. I still don’t know why the keeper was so certain he was going near post. You can’t give Cunha that much to aim for. 020
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 · 19/11/2025Thanks, Simon! I’m hoping people check it out on mobile, partly because payment options like Apple Pay make it so much easier to sign up. 000
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 · 04/08/2025Even if the math is too hard, I hope most people realize that 100% is all of something. 110
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