What I’m Testing With Small Content Sites This Month
I've got three small content sites running—two niche blogs and a documentation project for a side project. They're not making anyone rich, but they cost money…
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Field notes from the build
Practical notes on AI, automation, content sites, and the machinery behind the work.
Scripts Run, Alerts Fire, and Then What?
You've got a script. It runs on cron. You set up an alert when it fails. You're done, right? Wrong. You've built the machine, but you…
How to Use AI Agents at Work Without Losing Control
The pitch sounds simple: let AI handle your repetitive tasks, free up your time for real work. That's the sales line. What they don't tell you…
AI Workflow Examples That Actually Work in IT Operations
Real AI workflow examples for IT operations, without pretending the tools are magic or ready to run without guardrails.
How to Build Your First AI Agent Without Writing Code
A practical way to think about no-code AI agents: small jobs, clear permissions, checkpoints, and boring failure handling.
Automating Daily Tasks Without Subscribing to Another $50/Month Tool
Before adding another monthly automation tool, do the math: what are you saving, what are you maintaining, and who fixes it when it breaks?
The Difference Between a Script and a System
A script runs a task. A system has inputs, logs, alerts, ownership, rollback, and someone responsible when it fails.
How Long Does a Content Site Actually Take to Get Traffic?
If you need traffic in 90 days, buy ads. Content sites are slower, uglier, and more interesting than the guru version.
Programmatic SEO on a Small Niche Site: What I’m Testing and What I’d Avoid
Programmatic SEO can work, but only when the pages deserve to exist. Thin pages at scale are still thin pages.