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May 7, 2026 · Article

On Using AI for Work

AI is not a replacement for skill, taste, judgment, or responsibility. Used well, it is leverage for people who already know what they are doing.

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Publishing, audience building, education products, and creator workflows.

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An important tip for a content creator's site

If someone lands on your site for the first time, there is a good chance they may never come back. So do not waste that moment only talking about yourself. Give them something useful. That one shift can completely change how your website feels.

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Charging for the “Stuff”

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Teaching Is the New Selling

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Software, AI, infrastructure, security, and modern web tooling.

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A better approach to a "hire me" page

A “Hire Me” page does not need to explain every single thing you have ever done. If someone is already on that page, they probably have some level of interest. So make the next step simple, clear, and easy to take.

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On Using AI for Work

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Why I switched from WordPress

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