Blog & Notes
The Lifecycle of a Digital Project: My Step-by-Step Process
Discover the behind-the-scenes of my workflow. From requirements analysis to deployment, here is how I turn an idea into a software or web platform.
Web Accessibility (A11y): Why an Inclusive Site Benefits Everyone
Making a site accessible isn't just an ethical or legal obligation. Discover how accessibility improves SEO, User Experience, and conversions.
Clean Code and Open Source: Why I Contribute and How It Helps My Clients
Contributing to Open Source isn't just altruism. Discover how continuous code reviews improve the quality and security of my web projects.
What Happens After 'Go Live'? The Importance of Maintenance
Work on a website doesn't end at publication. Discover why continuous security, updates, and monitoring are essential investments for your business.
Surviving i18n: How to Handle a Multilingual Site in Astro
A practical case study on how I implemented multilingual routing (IT/EN) on this portfolio using Astro's native features and custom dictionaries.
How I Optimized This Site's SEO (Case Study)
Technical analysis of SEO implementations on leonardocastignani.it: automatic Sitemap generation, JSON-LD structured data, and Meta Tag management.
Why I Chose Astro: Island Architecture & Real Performance
It's not just hype. A technical analysis of Islands Architecture and how shipping Zero JavaScript to the browser radically changes performance and TTI.
Digitalization in the Marche Region: Opportunities for SMEs
The Marche region is full of excellence but often lacks on the digital front. Here is how a modern website can bridge the gap between product quality and online visibility.
Why Website Speed Influences Your Sales
Data-driven facts: if your site takes more than 3 seconds to load, you are gifting customers to the competition. Here is how performance directly impacts revenue.
How Much Does a Professional Website Really Cost?
Let's analyze the huge gap between a €300 site and a professional project. We talk about strategy, hidden costs, and Return on Investment (ROI).
Changelog v1.2.0: New Favicon and GTM Integration
Release notes for version 1.2.0: favicon restyling, Google Tag Manager, and graphic fixes.
Custom Code vs WordPress: What to Choose in 2026?
A deep dive comparison between a custom-coded site and a classic CMS. Discover why WordPress flexibility might become your worst enemy.
Happy Holidays and a 2026 full of Innovation!
Thank you for this year spent together and best wishes for a 2026 full of digital projects.
Changelog v1.1.2: New Identity and SEO Boost
Email infrastructure update, SEO optimization, and graphic fixes.
My new portfolio built with Astro
A deep dive into how I designed this site: performance, islands architecture, and multilingual management.