Custom Receipts in Sheets: A 10-Line Script to Stop Manually Typing Thank You Emails
You're spending hours typing the same thank-you emails over and over. Here's a simple Google Apps Script that sends personalized receipts automatically from your spreadsheet.
Looker Studio Now Has AI That Writes Your Formulas - Here's How It Works
Google added AI to Looker Studio Pro that writes formulas for you. Type 'show me sales by month' and it builds the chart. Here's the practical breakdown for small businesses.
NotebookLM for Research: How to Upload 50 PDF Manuals and Ask Questions Like a Human
Google's NotebookLM lets you upload 50 documents and ask questions like you're talking to someone who actually read them all. Here's how a contractor in SLO uses it to answer permit questions in seconds.
Local SEO in 2024: What Actually Moves the Needle for SLO County Businesses
Proximity matters more than keywords. Here's why the contractor two miles away keeps outranking you, and the three things you can actually control.
AI is Writing 40% of Phishing Emails Now – Here's How to Spot the 'CEO Request' Scam
Scammers are using AI to write convincing phishing emails at scale. The 'CEO asking for gift cards' scam is exploding. Here's how to spot it before you get burned.
Why Your Website 'Designer' Charges $250/Month to Host a 5-Page Site (It's a Markup)
Hosting a 5-page small business site costs about $10-40/month. If you're paying more, someone's pocketing the difference. Here's what hosting actually costs.
Google Business Messages is Ending – Set Up a Direct Line Customers Can Actually Use
Google's chat feature in Maps and Search is shutting down July 31st. Here's how to make sure customers can still reach you without hunting for your phone number.
Universal Analytics is Finally Dead – What to Do If You're Still Confused by GA4
Universal Analytics 360 shut down July 1st. If you're still confused about GA4, here's the 30-minute fix. No panic required.
Claude Just Got Artifacts – How I Use It to Draft Client Websites in Minutes
Anthropic's new Artifacts feature lets you preview code and website mockups in real-time. Here's how I use it to show clients what their site could look like before writing a single line of production code.
The 'Sketchy Motel' of Shared Hosting: Why Your Site Needs Better
Shared hosting is cheap for a reason. Here's why it might be costing your business more than you think, and what to do about it.