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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 57 MIN

How to Be a Good Client to Your Web Developer

from HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers · host Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan

Most website project delays aren’t caused by bad code - they’re caused by communication and decision-making issues. In this episode, Matt and Mike flip the script and talk about how clients can be better partners to their web developers. From vague feedback and false urgency to scope creep and decision-by-committee, we break down the most common developer pet peeves, why they matter, and what small communication changes can dramatically reduce costs, speed up timelines, and improve final results. This isn’t about blaming clients - it’s about understanding how modern web projects actually work. ‍Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/how-to-be-a-good-client-to-your-web-developer Use our Scrimba affiliate link (https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

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Web projects rarely fail because of code. They fail because of communication. In this episode, we break down common client habits that slow projects down - and how to fix them.

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