Fredy Rodriguez

Technical Director & Co-Founder

Runs the data-and-code side of Desque: SEO, GEO, AEO, PPC, copywriting, and the engineering behind every site we ship. Builds in Go and TypeScript.

Posts by Fredy Rodriguez(87)

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Part 3 · Mobile-First Design

Progressive Web Apps

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A Progressive Web App is a website that behaves like a native app. Here is when building one makes more sense than a native app, and when it does not.

Fredy Rodriguez

June 11, 20268 min read

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Part 2 · Mobile-First Design

Touch-Friendly Interfaces

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Touch interfaces fail differently than desktop ones. Sizing rules, thumb zone principles, and navigation patterns that determine mobile conversion.

Fredy Rodriguez

June 9, 20267 min read

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Part 1 · Mobile-First Design

Mobile Design Philosophy

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Mobile-first design starts with the smallest screen and expands outward. Every content decision faces a constraint that produces cleaner, faster websites.

Fredy Rodriguez

June 4, 20268 min read

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Part 3 · Design Systems 101

Documentation and Governance

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Design system documentation turns a component library into a resource teams use. Here is what to cover, how to govern change, and how to keep it current.

Fredy Rodriguez

June 2, 20266 min read

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Part 2 · Design Systems 101

Design Tokens and Variables

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Design tokens replace hard-coded hex codes with named variables that keep your brand consistent across every tool, platform, and contractor.

Fredy Rodriguez

May 28, 20267 min read

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Part 1 · Design Systems 101

Component Library Basics

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Learn what a design system is, how a component library fits inside it, and when a growing business actually needs one.

Fredy Rodriguez

May 26, 20267 min read

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Part 3 · Accessibility Deep Dive

Screen Reader Optimization

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Semantic HTML, ARIA roles, and focus patterns that make your site navigable for the 71% of screen reader users who rely on heading structure.

Fredy Rodriguez

May 21, 20267 min read

Part 2 · Accessibility Deep Dive

Accessible Color and Typography

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How to choose color combinations and typographic settings that meet WCAG AA contrast standards, without abandoning a distinctive visual identity.

Fredy Rodriguez

May 19, 20268 min read

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Part 1 · Accessibility Deep Dive

Understanding WCAG Guidelines

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WCAG sets the international standard for web accessibility. Here is what the guidelines require and what AA compliance means for your Houston business.

Fredy Rodriguez

May 14, 20268 min read