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Notes on web craft, AI for business, and the modern web.
Long-form essays and shorter notes from the practice. Four pillars: higher-ed web, WordPress at enterprise scale, web strategy, and AI for business.
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AI Vendor Evaluation: Questions to Ask
Cut through the hype to find AI solutions that actually work
Every software vendor claims to offer AI capabilities now. Some deliver genuine value; others are marketing hype wrapped around basic automation. Here are the questions that separate real AI solutions from pretenders.
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AI Content Detection: What Businesses Should Know
Navigating the evolving landscape of AI-generated content
As AI-generated content becomes more common, detection tools have emerged to identify it. Here's what businesses need to understand about AI content detection—its capabilities, limitations, and implications for your content strategy.
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Building Internal AI Tools for Your Team
Custom AI solutions that fit your workflows
Off-the-shelf AI tools don't always fit how your team works. Building internal AI tools—custom solutions tailored to your processes—can deliver better results than generic alternatives. Here's how to approach it.
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AI Prompting for Business Users
Get better results from AI without being technical
The difference between mediocre AI output and genuinely useful results often comes down to how you ask. Here's a practical guide to writing better prompts for business applications—no technical background required.
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Measuring AI ROI in Your Business
Beyond the hype to actual business value
AI investments need to deliver measurable returns. Here's how to track AI ROI, what metrics actually matter, and how to determine whether your AI tools are worth their cost.
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AI Image Generation for Business: Practical Applications
Using AI images without the legal headaches
AI image generators like DALL-E and Midjourney can create stunning visuals, but using them commercially requires understanding their limitations, legal considerations, and appropriate use cases. Here's a practical guide to AI image generation for business.
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AI for Small Business: Starting Without Overwhelm
A practical guide to getting started with AI
AI tools can transform small business operations, but the hype makes it hard to know where to start. Here's a practical, no-nonsense guide to adopting AI without getting overwhelmed or wasting money on tools you don't need.
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AI Tools I Actually Use Every Day
Practical AI for a working web developer
Forget the hype—here are the AI tools that have actually made it into my daily workflow as a web developer, what I use them for, and honest assessments of their limitations.
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Chatbots vs. AI Assistants: What's Right for Your Website?
Understanding the options for automated customer interaction
Traditional chatbots and modern AI assistants serve different purposes. Learn when each makes sense for your business, what they actually cost, and how to avoid expensive mistakes.
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AI-Powered Content Workflows: A Practical Guide
How to integrate AI into your content process without losing quality or authenticity
AI can transform content creation from time-consuming to efficient—but only if integrated thoughtfully. Learn practical workflows for using AI in content strategy, research, drafting, and editing while maintaining quality and your unique voice.
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Automating Repetitive Tasks with AI: A Small Business Guide
Practical automation that saves hours weekly without enterprise budgets
AI automation isn't just for big companies. Learn which repetitive tasks small businesses can automate today, what tools actually work, and how to implement automation without technical expertise or huge budgets.
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AI Won't Replace Your Web Developer (Here's What It Actually Does)
Cutting through the hype to understand what AI can and can't do for web development
Headlines claim AI will replace developers. The reality is more nuanced and more useful. Learn what AI actually does well, where it falls short, and how smart teams are using it to build better websites faster.
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How I Use AI to Build Websites Faster
A practical look at AI-assisted development—what works, what doesn't, and why the human element still matters
AI tools are transforming web development, but not in the way most people think. Learn how one senior developer integrates AI into real client projects while maintaining quality and avoiding common pitfalls.
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AI Tools for Web Development: My Current Stack
The AI tools I actually use daily (and the ones I've dropped)
After two years of experimenting with AI coding assistants, image generators, and productivity tools, here's what's actually made it into my daily workflow—and what turned out to be hype.
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Local LLMs: Running AI On-Premise
When and how to run AI models on your own infrastructure
Cloud AI services aren't the only option. Local LLMs offer privacy, control, and cost benefits for certain use cases. Here's what you need to know about running AI on your own hardware.
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AI and Privacy: What Businesses Need to Know
Navigating data concerns in the age of AI adoption
AI tools are powerful, but they raise legitimate privacy concerns. Here's what businesses need to understand about data privacy when adopting AI tools, and how to use AI responsibly.
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AI Coding Assistants: GitHub Copilot vs. Alternatives
Comparing AI tools for software development
AI coding assistants have transformed how developers work. Here's a practical comparison of GitHub Copilot and alternatives, with guidance on choosing the right tool for your needs.
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AI for Document Processing: Practical Use Cases
Automating document workflows with AI
AI can extract, summarize, and process documents at scale. Here are practical use cases for document processing AI that deliver real business value, along with implementation considerations.
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AI Integration Strategies for Small Business
Practical approaches to adopting AI without enterprise budgets
AI isn't just for big companies. Small businesses can leverage AI tools strategically to improve productivity and competitiveness. Here's how to approach AI integration realistically.