The stuff we build, break, and learn from. Pull up a chair — this is where we share what’s happening behind the scenes. From experiments and dev tips to automation wins and head-scratching bugs, hale.log is our place to think out loud and document the journey.

Perfectly Balanced Text: How to Use text-wrap: balance; in CSS

In modern UX design, it's often the little details that make a website feel polished and professional. One of those details? Perfectly balanced text in headings and paragraphs.

Customizing the WordPress Search Form with Bootstrap 5

WordPress includes a built-in get_search_form() function to render a search field, but the default version is plain and unstyled.

HTML Character Entity Codes Cheat Sheet

HTML character entity codes let you use special characters in your HTML that either can’t be typed directly or would otherwise interfere with HTML syntax.

How to Build an AI Prompt Using CFML and/or cfScript (Part 1)

If you're a ColdFusion developer curious about integrating AI into your projects, this quick-start guide is for you.

Connecting the Dots: How We Integrated HubSpot CRM for Seamless Donor Application Management

We specialize in building smart, scalable systems that bridge the gap between data and decision‑making.

ColdFusion: What It Is, and What It Is Not

Let’s set the record straight. ColdFusion is not a dying technology. It’s not outdated, it’s not a liability, and it’s certainly not something to be dismissed as “legacy” just because it’s been around for a while.

+ Advanced WordPress Development

We know WordPress inside and out—and we mean that literally. Our developers are senior-level full stack pros who not only understand how to use WordPress, but how to bend it to do exactly what you need.

Happy Birthday ColdFusion

As we celebrate 30 years of ColdFusion development, it's time to reflect on the incredible journey this web development platform has undertaken.

SendPulse API Integration

We're always on the lookout for tools that help us build better systems for our clients—and SendPulse's A360 dashboard has become one of our go-to solutions for marketing automation.

+ WordPress Plugin Resource List

WordPress plugins are a great way to enhance a WordPress powered website. This is our go-to list of plugins made by both the WordPress core team and other 3rd parties.

ColdFusion: From Web Pioneer to Rapid Development Powerhouse

It’s a modern, Java-based development engine that’s more powerful, secure, and flexible than ever. Under the hood? Solid Java.

From Enterprise to Startups: The Businesses That Trust ColdFusion and Lucee

Discover how organizations across industries rely on Adobe ColdFusion and Lucee to power secure, high-performance applications—proving that CFML remains a modern, robust choice for businesses of all sizes.