Why I Now Use Both Gemini and Claude (And When to Use Each)
Gemini 3 is incredible for large text work - summarizing documents, research, long-form analysis. For code, I still reach for Claude. Here's my actual daily workflow and why AI Studio finally earned a permanent browser tab.
nano-banana: The $0 Design Tool That Changed How I Make Client Content
I used to pay $50 per stock photo. Now I describe what I want in plain English and get something better - for free. Here's my workflow with Google's Gemini image generation.
2025 in Review: Why AI Became 'Standard Infrastructure' This Year
The question isn't 'should I use AI?' anymore. It's 'which AI for which job?' Here's how 2025 changed everything for Central Coast small businesses.
Your Website Probably Has Outdated Plugins With Security Holes – Here's How to Check
One outdated plugin is an open door for hackers. Here's the 10-minute audit you can do yourself—and what to do if you find problems.
Multi-Party Approvals: The New Workspace Tool That Prevents One Hacked Account from Ruining Your Business
If one employee gets phished, they can wipe everything. Google Workspace's multi-party approvals feature requires a second admin to sign off on catastrophic changes. Here's what it protects and how to turn it on.
The 'We'll Handle Your SEO' Cold Email is Almost Always a Scam
Got an email promising first-page Google rankings? Google itself says to be wary. Here's how to tell if an SEO pitch is legit (spoiler: most aren't).
The 2025 Scam Recap: Why ‘Guaranteed Growth’ is This Year’s Red Flag
Anyone promising ‘guaranteed results’ in marketing doesn’t understand how marketing works. Here’s why that phrase became 2025’s biggest red flag.
Claude Sonnet 4.5 is Anthropic's Best Model Yet - My Testing vs. GPT-5
After two weeks with Claude Sonnet 4.5, here's my honest scorecard against GPT-5. Spoiler: Claude is still my daily driver, but both have their moments.
The Relentless Local Customer: Why 2025 Commerce in SLO is Shifting Toward 'Hyper-Specific' Demands
People don't want 'a contractor' anymore. They want 'a contractor who specializes in mid-century modern restoration in Cayucos.' Here's how Central Coast businesses can adapt to increasingly specific customer demands.
How I Audit a Small Business Website in 30 Minutes (Free Checklist)
The same 6-point website audit I run for every client. Check mobile, speed, SSL, contact info, analytics, and broken links. Takes 30 minutes. No tools required.