Spyteware Studio

Offering a small, free resource hub to answer the questions I'm asked most often: “How do I make my browser more private?” “What settings should I actually change?” “Is [x] app safe?” Two guides published, more in the works. spyteware.studio/resources/ #DigitalLiteracy #Privacy #BuildInPublic

What’s one tool your organization relies on daily that you couldn’t easily replace? Portability is underrated in digital systems. #DigitalStrategy #DigitalOwnership #SmallBusines

Website builders are great for getting started. Before choosing one, ask: • Can I export my data easily? • Can I move hosting later? • What happens if pricing changes? Convenience now vs. flexibility later. #WebDevelopment #DigitalOwnership #SmallBusiness #SustainableTech

Quick check: Have you tested your website on your phone lately? Have you tested flow & navigation as if you were a first-time visitor? Mobile friction is one of the biggest silent barriers to engagement. #UXDesign #Accessibility #NonprofitTech #WebDevelopment

I think small organizations are often expected to operate like enterprises… …while using tools designed for completely different budgets and structures. There’s a gap there. And that gap creates friction. #NonprofitTech #CommunityOrganizations #TechForGood

Security isn’t just HTTPS. It’s: • Updated dependencies • Minimal third-party scripts • Proper access controls • Tested backups • Intentional hosting setup Most breaches happen through neglect, not complexity. #CyberSecurity #NonprofitTech #DigitalInfrastructure #TechForGood

Small org tip: If someone has to scroll more than once to find your “Donate” button on mobile, you’re losing support. Primary actions should be obvious. Clarity builds trust. Friction reduces follow-through. #NonprofitTech #CommunityOrganizations #UXDesign #TechForGood

Nonprofit folks & small business owners: What’s the most frustrating part of maintaining your website? Updating it? Hosting? Security? Cost? Time? Genuinely curious. #NonprofitTech #SmallBusinessSupport #SmallBiz #CommunityOrganizations

If your website hasn’t been updated in 3+ years, here’s what’s likely happening: • It’s slower than modern standards • It’s losing mobile users • Dependencies may be outdated • Your primary action is harder to find Websites don’t break loudly. They drift quietly. #NonprofitTech #SmallBusiness

Good infrastructure is quiet. It loads fast. It’s easy to update. It’s documented. It doesn’t rely on six hidden subscriptions. You don’t notice it when it works. You feel it when it doesn’t. #SustainableTech #DigitalInfrastructure #WebDevelopment

Is your website working for you — or just existing? If it’s slow, outdated, or buried inside a builder you can’t easily leave, it’s costing you credibility. I build secure, sustainable websites for any #smallbusiness that wants ownership, not lock-in. I’m offering 3 free audits this week. DM me.

Spyteware Studio's new website is now LIVE! Same dev, same client-first ethos... with a fresh coat of paint. Check out the new site: spyteware.studio #WebDevelopment #11ty #TailwindCSS

When people hear “data breach,” they imagine some elite hacker breaking in. Most of the time it’s much less dramatic: reused passwords, missing 2FA, or access that never got cleaned up. #OnlineSafety

Honest question: what’s the most confusing or unhelpful piece of digital safety advice you’ve ever been given? I'll go first: "Just use common sense”

One of the biggest myths about online safety is that you need to be perfect to be protected. You don’t. You just need fewer single points of failure. Small changes over time beats rushing to comply with best practices every time, and builds better habits. #Privacy #DigitalSafety

New logo, who dis? Spyteware Studio just got a fresh coat of paint; designed to stand out with the community, not above it. Here’s to tech that uplifts, protects, and connects. #LogoReveal #QueerTech #CommunityFirst

Spyteware Studio update! Pricing now shows sliding-scale tiers + Ko-fi support. Portfolio polished & mobile-friendly. Services reframed: Problem → Outcome → Deliverables. Safer, clearer tech one commit at a time. Check out the live site → spyteware.studio #WebDev #OpenSource #TechForGood #LGBTQTech

Introducing the full desktop menu as the next #SpyteSiteUpdate! More update previews to come today, the site is almost ready for launch 🚀 #webdev #11ty #freelance

#SpyteSiteUpdate Going to switch from regular CSS to #Tailwind. What are your pros and cons about Tailwind? #webdev #CSS #webdevelopment

Here's the first #SpyteSiteUpdate, a bare-bones menu, but with some CSS logic to indicate the current page with <here></here> tags, and a #JavaScript animated ellipsis beside. Stay tuned for more updates! #webdev #11ty

Building a new and improved site for Spyteware Studio using #11ty! Will be posting updates and progress peeks at the site until the full launch. Stay tuned! #webdevelopment

SaaS sounds great — until the subscription fees hit, and you realize you need 3-4 add-ons (at additional cost) for all of the features you were promised. Spyteware Studio offers sliding scale payments for services, and no subscription fees to continue using the products. #tech #saas #memes

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18 coding ebooks 📚 Pay what you want 💸 Support digital rights 🧑‍💻 Huge thanks to @nostarch for supporting EFF! Get the bundle now through June 29:

Spyteware Studio offers three Service Tiers to keep services accessible, no matter what you're able to pay. #development #digitalsafety #entrepreneurship #accessibility

What’s one digital safety myth you wish more folks understood? I'll go first: VPNs aren't the be-all-end-all of privacy. Useful? Necessary in today's world? Absolutely, but definitely not fool-proof. #DigitalSafety #Cybersecurity #VPN