Building client websites that stay maintainable

A site that looks good on launch day is easy. A site the client can still update six months later is the real win.

Own the content model

Decide early what the client will change themselves: pages, blog posts, images, prices. Build around that, not around a one-off design mock.

Prefer boring structure

Clear sections, predictable components, and naming that matches the business language. Future-you (or another developer) should not need a map.

Document the handoff

A short note on how to edit content, where assets live, and who hosts the domain saves everyone time.

Maintainability is a feature. Treat it like one.