Welcome to the Harmonic Design blog — your go-to resource for everything we build, ship, and believe in. Here you’ll find in-depth documentation for our products, from getting-started guides to advanced implementation tips, alongside official announcements for new features, releases, and updates. Whether you’re a current customer looking to get the most out of our tools or a developer evaluating our solutions, this is where we share the thinking, process, and technical details behind our work.
HDLounge: I Turned an Old Laptop Into a Smart TV (and Open-Sourced It)
September 26, 2026 product
HDLounge is a free, open-source launcher that turns a GNOME Linux PC into a TV-style home screen you drive entirely with a remote or a game controller.
HDForms: a contact form builder that gets out of the way
August 21, 2026 product
WordPress visual form builder
HDPress: Harmonic Design’s Supercharged WordPress
August 19, 2026 product
Every Site I Build Runs on HDPress. Here’s Why.
Why Website Speed is Actually a UX Issue (and a Sales Issue)
August 14, 2026 article
Website speed isn’t just a technical metric for developers to argue about. It is the first interaction a customer has with your brand. If your site is slow, you are creating friction that kills conversions and wastes your marketing budget. Here is why speed is actually a UX and sales issue.
The Hidden Cost of “Plugin Bloat”: How to Audit Your Site for Speed
August 11, 2026 article
Is your WordPress site slowing down? It might be “plugin bloat.” We explain the hidden costs of over-relying on plugins and provide a step-by-step guide to auditing your site for maximum speed.
Core Web Vitals for Business Owners: What Actually Matters
August 9, 2026 article
Google’s “Core Web Vitals” can sound like technical gibberish, but they are actually a direct measurement of your website’s user experience. If you don’t understand them, you’re likely leaving money on the table—and search rankings—on the table.
What Happens When You Stop Updating WordPress (A Timeline of Decay)
August 5, 2026 article
A website isn’t a static monument; it’s living software. Learn what happens to your business when you stop maintaining your WordPress site.
Page Builders vs. Custom WordPress Themes: The Real Performance Cost
August 5, 2026 article
The “easy” allure of drag-and-drop page builders often hides a massive performance penalty. Discover why custom themes are the real winner for speed and SEO.
How to Take Over a WordPress Site When Your Developer Disappears
August 4, 2026 article
When your web developer vanishes, you’re left in the dark. We outline the essential access credentials you need to maintain control of your digital assets.
How Many Plugins Is Too Many? A Developer’s Honest Answer
August 3, 2026 article
Is there a “magic number” of plugins? I’m sharing a developer’s perspective on when you’ve gone too far and how to prune the bloat.