Frictionless Development

Chris Lojniewski

Frictionless is the podcast for tech leaders looking for practical insights on streamlining development and scaling efficiently. Hosted by Chris Lojniewski, CEO of Pagepro, each episode covers practical strategies for Next.js and Sanity, from safe migrations to performance and SEO. Explore more about what we do at Pagepro: https://pagepro.co/ And for even more insights, subscribe to the Chris' newsletter, Frictionless: https://www.frictionlesspost.com/

Episodes

  1. 08/11/2025

    Ep. 7. Avoid SEO Loss When Moving to Next.js & Sanity

    Chris and Jakub explain how to migrate websites to Next.js and Sanity without losing SEO rankings. Learn about migration risks, like missing redirects, poor Core Web Vitals, and incomplete metadata, and how to avoid them. If you need help with your Next.js + Sanity migration, we’re here for you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pagepro.co/contact⁠⁠⁠ Links: Chris on LinkedIn – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lojniewski/⁠⁠⁠⁠Jakub on LinkedIn – ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-dakowicz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Headless CMS Guide: Sanity vs Contentful - https://pagepro.co/blog/sanity-vs-contentful/WordPress CMS Migration Checklist - https://pagepro.co/blog/wordpress-cms-migration-seo/Contentful Migration: What are the Alternatives? - https://pagepro.co/blog/contentful-migration/

  2. 02/24/2025

    Ep. 6. 3 Next.js Mistakes Costing You Money on Vercel (And How to Fix Them) with Chris Lojniewski and Jakub Dakowicz

    Chris and Jakub will walk through 3 costly mistakes devs make when deploying Next.js to Vercel and explain how to fix them. If you need help optimizing your Vercel hosting setup, we're here for you: ⁠⁠⁠https://pagepro.co/contact⁠⁠ Links: Chris on Linkedin - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lojniewski/⁠⁠⁠ Jakub on Linkedin - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-dakowicz/

  3. 12/20/2024

    Ep.5. Next.js vs React: Key Differences and When to Use Each of Them with Chris Lojniewski and Jakub Dakowicz

    Chris and Jakub, go over the key differences between Next.js vs React. They discuss when to use each technology, offering guidance for CTOs and technical leaders making decisions about their next project. If you need help deciding between React and Next.js, we're here for you: ⁠⁠https://pagepro.co/contact⁠ Links: Chris on Linkedin - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lojniewski/⁠⁠ Jakub on Linkedin - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-dakowicz/

  4. 12/13/2024

    Ep. 4. Astro vs Next.js: Which Framework is Right for Your Project with Chris Lojniewski and Jakub Dakowicz

    Chris and Jakub compare Astro’s framework-agnostic, zero-JS approach to Next.js’s React-based system, covering performance, deployment, and developer experience. They also discuss business use cases, offering practical insights and recommendations to help you choose the right framework for your next project. Here's what they cover: 00:00 Introduction to Astro and Next.js 00:40 Astro and Next js: Architecture and Performance 02:23 Astro Islands vs Next js Hydration 04:58 Building and Deployment Options 08:54 Developer Experience and Learning Curve 15:01 Business Considerations and Target Audience 21:14 App Maintenance & Maintenance 23:24 Main Differences Between Next and Astro If you need help deciding between Astro and Next.js, we're here for you: ⁠https://pagepro.co/contact Links: Download the Fix Core Web Vitals: Next.js Optimization Guide – Your resource for boosting performance and improving workflows - ⁠https://pagepro.co/ebook/ebook-fix-cvw-nextjs⁠ Chris on Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lojniewski/⁠ Jakub on Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-dakowicz/

  5. 12/05/2024

    Ep.3. Sanity CMS Best Use Cases: Enterprise Websites, Media Platforms, E-Commerce & More with Chris Lojniewski and Jakub Dakowicz

    Chris Lojniewski and Jakub Dakowicz from Pagepro share their expertise on using Sanity’s unique strengths to power various use cases.  Explore how Sanity’s features make it perfect for global organizations with complex content needs, how it excels in managing massive datasets, and explore real-life examples of its uses. Need help deciding if Sanity is the right CMS for your project? Reach out to us for expert advice, and let’s bring your vision to life. https://pagepro.co/contact Links: Download the Fix Core Web Vitals: Next.js Optimization Guide – Your resource for boosting performance and improving workflows - https://pagepro.co/ebook/ebook-fix-cvw-nextjs Chris on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lojniewski/ Jakub on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-dakowicz/

  6. 11/28/2024

    Ep.2. Leading High Performing Next js Teams - Challenge and Solutions with Chris Lojniewski and Kamil Ziemann

    In this episode, Kamil Ziemann from Pagepro shares how he tackles technical challenges, fosters collaboration, and ensures excellence in scaling Next.js projects while maintaining a strong team culture. Here’s what’s covered: 00:00 Introduction to Leadership in Tech 02:12 Kamil's Role and Approach 06:11 Team Feedback and Lessons Learned 14:27 Exploring Next.js Technical Insights 17:58 Traits of Outstanding Leaders 20:25 Practical Advice for Aspiring Leaders Links: Download the Fix Core Web Vitals: Next.js Optimization Guide – Your resource for boosting performance and improving workflows - https://pagepro.co/ebook/ebook-fix-cvw-nextjs Learn more about the project Kamil leads - https://pagepro.co/case-studies/proofed Chris on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lojniewski/ Kamil on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamilziemann/ Subscribe to Frictionless Development for more WebDev insights, and if you want to hear more from Chris, check out his newsletter, ⁠Frictionless⁠ - https://www.frictionlesspost.com/

  7. 11/19/2024

    Ep. 1. Five Key Lessons in Next.js Performance Optimization | Insights from Big Projects with Chris Lojniewski and Jakub Dakowicz

    Welcome to the first episode of Frictionless Development by Pagepro! Join our CEO, Chris Lojniewski, and CTO, Jakub Dakowicz, as they share five essential lessons for optimizing large Next.js websites. Drawing from our development, QA, and project management expertise, they deliver actionable advice to improve performance and streamline your workflows in Next.js projects. Here’s what they cover: 00:00 Introduction to Performance Optimization Lessons 00:49 Lesson 1: Use the Performance Tab for Insights 06:52 Lesson 2: Implement Continuous Performance Checks 09:46 Lesson 3: Reduce Client-Side Code 14:49 Lesson 4: Build a Performance-First Team Mindset 17:41 Lesson 5: Minimize Data Transfer for Efficiency 21:15 Conclusions If you're dealing with poor Next.js app performance or preparing for a site launch, ⁠contact us for expert support and advice - https://pagepro.co/contact Links Chris on Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lojniewski/⁠ Jakub on Linkedin - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-dakowicz/⁠ Subscribe to Frictionless Development for more WebDev insights, and if you want to hear more from Chris, check out his newsletter, ⁠⁠Frictionless⁠⁠ - https://www.frictionlesspost.com/

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Frictionless is the podcast for tech leaders looking for practical insights on streamlining development and scaling efficiently. Hosted by Chris Lojniewski, CEO of Pagepro, each episode covers practical strategies for Next.js and Sanity, from safe migrations to performance and SEO. Explore more about what we do at Pagepro: https://pagepro.co/ And for even more insights, subscribe to the Chris' newsletter, Frictionless: https://www.frictionlesspost.com/

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  • Creator
    Chris Lojniewski
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chris Lojniewski
  • Show Website
    Frictionless Development