William Beeler Studios https://williambeeler.com/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:32:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Continuing My UX Journey with Google’s UX Design Certificate https://williambeeler.com/continuing-my-ux-journey-with-googles-ux-design-certificate/ Sat, 30 May 2026 17:16:40 +0000 https://williambeeler.com/?p=50123 Today I’m excited to share that I’ve successfully completed Google’s Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design course through Coursera. As someone who has spent much of my career building websites, applications, and digital experiences, I’ve always believed that great technology … Continued

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]]> Modernizing Your WordPress Theme: Migrating Sage to the Latest Version https://williambeeler.com/modernizing-your-wordpress-theme-migrating-sage-to-the-latest-version/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:32:03 +0000 https://williambeeler.com/?p=49958 If you’re upgrading your Sage theme to the newest version (v. 11), it’s important to remember several important things that I’ve learned along the way. You can’t just simply plop your old files into the new version, you’ll have to … Continued

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]]> What Is a Build Pipeline? Using Webpack, NPM, and Vite Explained https://williambeeler.com/what-is-a-build-pipeline-using-webpack-npm-and-vite-explained/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:40:15 +0000 https://williambeeler.com/?p=49977 What Is a Build Pipeline? Simply put, a build pipeline is a process that turns source code into production-ready assets. For example: Modern build pipelines use build tools like Vite, NPM, Laravel Mix, Bun, Webpack, etc. Like the above example … Continued

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]]> Common Problems People Face During WordPress Migrations https://williambeeler.com/common-problems-people-face-during-wordpress-migrations/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:32:18 +0000 https://williambeeler.com/?p=49962 We’ve all been there at some point in our WordPress web development career. We need to upgrade a WP site to a newer version, and possibly restructure the information architecture. Lots of things go wrong at this point that make … Continued

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]]> National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA.gov) https://williambeeler.com/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration-nasa-gov/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:45:17 +0000 https://williambeeler.com/?post_type=portfolio&p=418 Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Role: Software Developer III (contract via CACI & Gridiron IT)Duration: October 2024 – October 2025 Overview For the past year, I’ve served as a Software Developer III supporting NASA’s web ecosystem, contributing to the … Continued

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]]> Light Cycles: A Tron-Inspired Journey Begins https://williambeeler.com/light-cycles-a-tron-inspired-journey-begins/ Mon, 05 May 2025 21:43:50 +0000 https://labrahedron.com/?post_type=project&p=86 Light Cycles is a Three.js-powered, browser-based game inspired by the iconic Tron Light Cycle duels. In this pre-alpha release (v0.0.1), players can hop on a Light Cycle and navigate a minimalist Grid with intuitive controls, experiencing the neon-charged retro aesthetic … Continued

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]]> Yonker’s Honda Dealership Speeding Data Choropleth Map https://williambeeler.com/yonkers-honda-dealership-speeding-data-choropleth-map/ Mon, 05 May 2025 21:28:55 +0000 https://labrahedron.com/?post_type=project&p=27 Client: Yonkers Honda DealershipAgency: Go Fish DigitalRole: Front-End Web DeveloperDuration: 2017 Overview While at Go Fish Digital, I created an interactive choropleth map for Yonkers Honda Dealership designed to visualize speeding ticket trends across the United States. The project aimed … Continued

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]]> Yonker’s Honda Dealership Interactive Map https://williambeeler.com/yonkers-honda-dealership-interactive-map/ Mon, 05 May 2025 21:01:35 +0000 https://labrahedron.com/?post_type=project&p=26 Developed an engaging Mapbox.js-based interactive map for Yonker’s Honda Dealership while at Go Fish Digital. The map visually represents key driving and weather-related data across U.S. locations. Users can click on map pins to access detailed pop-up information, including Winter … Continued

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]]> Welcome to Light Cycles: Ride into the Grid with My First Release! v0.0.1-pre-alpha https://williambeeler.com/welcome-to-light-cycles-ride-into-the-grid-with-my-first-release-v0-0-1-pre-alpha/ Sat, 03 May 2025 01:03:00 +0000 https://williambeeler.com/?post_type=release&p=377 Hello, Programs! I’m thrilled to announce the first release of Light Cycles (working title), a Three.js-powered game inspired by the iconic Tron movie from the 1980s. Step onto the Grid, hop on your Light Cycle, and prepare to outmaneuver rival … Continued

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]]> DC Metro Bathroom Accessibility Map https://williambeeler.com/dc-metro-bathroom-accessibility-map/ Thu, 01 May 2025 21:14:42 +0000 https://labrahedron.com/?post_type=project&p=35 Client: Michael & SonProject: DC Metro Bathroom Accessibility MapRole: Front-End Web DeveloperDuration: 2017 Overview Commissioned by Michael & Son, this project aimed to address a real public need in the Washington, D.C. area — helping Metro riders locate nearby restrooms … Continued

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