Not an Award-Winning Agency - Honcho's Journey with Craft CMS

02/28/25 • 85 min

In episode 20 of the Craft Entries podcast, host Thomas speaks with Matt Ellis and Michael Westwood from Honcho, an agency specializing in Craft CMS. They discuss Honcho's unique branding as "not an award-winning agency," their journey in web development, and their preference for Craft CMS over WordPress.
The conversation covers their approach to client education, the benefits of Craft CMS, and the challenges of running a remote agency. They also highlight the importance of community engagement, the development of their first plugin, and the value of foundational skills in tech.

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