Launchfolio BlogPortfolio of Alex Morgan — product designer and frontend developer crafting premium digital experiences for founders and growing teams.https://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/enWhy Astro is my default for premium marketing siteshttps://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/why-astro-for-marketing-sites/https://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/why-astro-for-marketing-sites/Astro combines static performance with flexible islands — here's how I use it for client projects that need to feel fast and polished.Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTDevelopmentAstroPerformanceFrontendDesigning case studies that actually converthttps://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/case-studies-that-convert/https://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/case-studies-that-convert/Strong case studies aren't galleries — they're structured stories that help prospects imagine working with you.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTDesignCase StudiesPortfolioStrategyMotion without the performance taxhttps://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/motion-without-performance-tax/https://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/motion-without-performance-tax/Subtle animation improves perceived quality — if you respect budgets, reduced motion, and ship less JavaScript.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTDevelopmentAnimationMotionPerformanceA practical dark mode implementation for content siteshttps://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/practical-dark-mode/https://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/practical-dark-mode/Theme toggles are table stakes — here's how to implement dark mode without flash, contrast issues, or maintenance pain.Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTDevelopmentDark ModeCSSAccessibilityWhat solo founders actually need from a portfolio sitehttps://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/solo-founder-portfolio-needs/https://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/solo-founder-portfolio-needs/After working with dozens of founders, these are the sections and messages that consistently drive inquiries.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTStrategyFoundersPortfolioConversionShipping a premium theme buyers can actually customizehttps://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/shipping-customizable-themes/https://launchfolio-43r.pages.dev/blog/shipping-customizable-themes/Documentation, config files, and a style guide matter as much as visuals when you're selling to other professionals.Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTProductThemesDocumentationProduct