# Uzunu

> Uzunu helps small businesses fix annoying workflows: fragile spreadsheets, repetitive admin, confusing software choices, and tools that almost fit but still waste time. I’m Onur Uzunismail, and I build small custom tools and automations that are easy to understand and worth maintaining.

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## Uzunu | Websites, marketing, software and automation

> Choose YouGrow for websites and marketing, or Uzunu for custom software and automation.

URL: https://www.uzunu.com

# Forget everything you know about websites and custom software projects.

![YouGrow by Uzunu](/images/yougrow-by-uzunu-logo-horizontal.svg)01

## Need a website that doesn't suck?

Websites · Local SEO · Google Ads

[Go to YouGrow ↗](https://www.yougrow.pro)![Uzunu](/images/uzunu-logo.svg)02

## Don't waste time on boring #@$!

Custom tools · Automation · Useful AI

[How it works ↗](/software.html)

YouGrow · websites and marketing

## A website that never becomes your job.

[More on YouGrow ↗](/yougrow.html)01

### No upfront build fee

### Unlimited changes

### Month to month

Uzunu · tools, automation, AI

## The small tool you keep wishing existed.

The spreadsheet you re-key every Monday. The follow-up that slips. I build the small thing that handles it.

[What gets built ↗](/software.html)02

### Fits how you work

### No project to manage

### Cheaper than you think

![Onur Uzunismail](/images/onur-llcu.webp)

## You call, I answer.

[About Onur ↗](/about.html)

## What clients say.

![Photo of Carol C.](/assets/images/testimonials/carol-chenot.png)

> “I couldn't be happier. Service is responsive and timely... as well as very thoughtful. I've already had great comments on my website that he made it very 'me'. Highly recommend!”

Carol C. · AI ADVANTAGE![Photo of marcus haidet](/assets/images/testimonials/marcus-haidet.png)

> “Had a great experience, solid advice, not pushy and really understood what was needed and not needed to reach my goals. Would recommend.”

marcus haidet · Montaire Ice Sculptures![Photo of Patricia G.](/assets/images/testimonials/patricia-grant.jpg)

> “Ease of communication, access, speed of completion and accuracy.”

Patricia G. · Central Coast Speech Pathology & Orofacial Myology![Photo of Anthony R.](/assets/images/testimonials/anthony-randazzo.jpg)

> “One of the things I really wanted to focus on was to simplify my business, to find solutions and processes so that things would work seamlessly, and that was one of the things that Uzunu/YouGrow.Pro really helped me with. Fine tuning the processes to make business as easy as possible.”

Anthony R. · Really Dead Cow![Photo of Chas Smit](/assets/images/testimonials/chas-smit.jpg)

> “Most companies out there promise you everything. Onur is a one-man operation and he actually delivers on communication and service. If you have a problem or a question, he picks up the phone or calls you back within minutes. I've been with Uzunu/YouGrow.Pro for years now and I can't recommend him enough. You'll love working with him.”

Chas Smit · Dutch Window Cleaning Artist![Photo of Aiyani Mersai](/assets/images/testimonials/aiyani-mersai.png)

> “Easy to talk to, fast, reliable, flexible, and responsive... the weight of the responsibility to do my website has been lifted and it is more than freeing. It is calming.”

Aiyani Mersai · Central Coast Red Coral Spa![Photo of Shannan Hamilton](/assets/images/testimonials/shannan-hamilton.webp)

> “Onur is very knowledgeable and has great insight on improving my website. He is easy to work with and I would highly recommend his expertise!”

Shannan Hamilton · True Impact Virtual Advisory Services![Photo of Nevra A.](/assets/images/testimonials/nevra-akin-oktay.jpg)

> “Onur is very intelligent and he understands the needs of the project. He is tailor made project genius and finds solutions even if you think impossible. I'm really very lucky to find him. It is great to work with him.”

Nevra A. · OTGA![Photo of Emily B.](/assets/images/testimonials/emily-bechtel-zimmerman.jpg)

> “Uzunu/YouGrow.Pro handles my SEO and marketing emails for my growing business. I have had a lot of success with this company and found their service to be reliable and high quality. I appreciate their help in problem solving various technical challenges.”

Emily B. · Village Creative![Photo of Jacquie Garza Lawrence](/assets/images/testimonials/jacquie-garza-lawrence.png)

> “Onur is amazing! He is walking me through this web design process and makes me feel like I can do this. Launching a website has been a dream for my business. Onur has made this dream a reality. Thank you Onur. Jacquie G”

Jacquie Garza Lawrence · La Osa Milagrosa![Photo of Paul Ferroggiaro](/assets/images/testimonials/paul-ferroggiaro.jpg)

> “Onur is an absolute genius when it comes to website design! I came to him with a vague idea and a tight deadline, and he delivered a stunning, modern, fully responsive website that completely exceeded my expectations. The design is clean, professional, and perfectly captures my brand's personality.”

Paul F. · Genoa Visual Group![Photo of Brandy and Tony Gordon](/assets/images/testimonials/brandy-tony-gordon.jpg)

> “We didn't realize how much we needed Onur until he showed us. Our website wasn't doing as well as it should have been, and Onur actually came to us with 4 different design options already put together. That mattered a lot because we didn't have the time to sit down and design from scratch. He was easy to work with, prices were fair, and the whole experience was great. Definitely recommend Uzunu/YouGrow.Pro if you need a website.”

Brandy Gordon · Mattress Outlet-Arroyo Grande

## Latest from the blog

Practical notes you can use.

[Read the blog ↗](/blog)[2026-02-23What AI Search Means When People Stop Clicking↗](/blog/ai-search-zero-click.html)[2026-02-09When the Interface Flattens: Why Everything Is Becoming a Chat Box↗](/blog/when-the-interface-flattens.html)[2026-01-30ChatGPT Will Love Your Terrible App Idea (And That's a Problem)↗](/blog/chatgpt-will-love-your-terrible-app-idea.html)

## Not sure where to start?

Send me a note. I'll help you choose.

[Send a note ↗](/contact.html)

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## Page not found | Uzunu

> That page is not here. Go home, browse the main pages, or email me if I sent you a broken link.

URL: https://www.uzunu.com/404

404

Error 404

# That page is not here.

The link may be old, or the address may have a typo. Use one of the links here to get back on track.

[Go home](/)

If I sent you the broken link, email me at [onur@uzunu.com](mailto:onur@uzunu.com) and I will fix it.

Useful pages

[Home ↗](/)[About ↗](/about.html)[YouGrow ↗](/yougrow.html)[Software ↗](/software.html)[FAQ ↗](/faq.html)[Contact ↗](/contact.html)

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## About Onur Uzunismail and Uzunu | one person, start to finish

> Onur Uzunismail runs Uzunu from Arroyo Grande, California. Managed websites through YouGrow, small custom tools and automation, built and answered by one person.

URL: https://www.uzunu.com/about

About Uzunu

# Hi, I'm Onur (Honor).

![Onur Uzunismail](/images/onur-llcu.webp)

I'm a web/code swiss army knife. I run Uzunu from Arroyo Grande, California, answer the phone, and chew gum at the same time.

Why Uzunu is awesome

## Things I promise:

01

### No bullshit

### No overselling

### No nickel-and-diming

### No sales handoff

### I answer the phone

## Having website nightmares?

Yougrow.pro might delight you.

[How yougrow.pro works ↗](/yougrow.html)02

### No stupid build fee

### Everything included

### Unlimited changes

### Month to month, no commitment

### Marketing if/when you want

## If only there was an app for that...

Having something custom built for you is easier and cheaper than you might think.

[See what I build ↗](/software.html)03

### Yours to keep

### Build only what you need

### Cheap to run

### No overseas teams, no project managers

### I answer the phone

Next step

## Tell me the boring part.

If I shouldn't build it, I'll say so and tell you what would work.

[Send a note ↗](/contact.html)[onur@uzunu.com](mailto:onur@uzunu.com)

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## Contact Onur | Uzunu

> Email or call Onur Uzunismail about the website, tool, or process getting in your way. Same-day reply, usually within a couple of hours.

URL: https://www.uzunu.com/contact

Contact Uzunu

# First step is a short conversation.

No polished brief needed. Tell me what keeps taking too long, and I'll say if I can help.

Direct contact

## Email or call me.

[onur@uzunu.com](mailto:onur@uzunu.com)[(805) 439-6288](tel:+18054396288)Response timeSame day. Often within an hour or two.Based inArroyo Grande, California. I work with clients anywhere.

Send the short version

## A few sentences are enough.

This goes straight to me. I'll reply by email unless you ask me to call.

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## Uzunu design system · component sheet

> Unlisted reference page. Every v2 component rendered from the real component files with the design system's sample content.

URL: https://www.uzunu.com/design-system

**02 Home hero**`uzunu/v2-home-hero`Framing strip, then two identical doors. Fills one viewport. Both logos stay.

Uzunu · Arroyo Grande, California

# One company. Two ways in.

Onur Uzunismail runs Uzunu. YouGrow is its website side. Pick the one that sounds like your week.

![YouGrow by Uzunu](/images/yougrow-by-uzunu-logo-horizontal.svg)01

You want more customers

## Get found. Stop babysitting the website.

Websites · Local SEO · Google Ads

[Go to YouGrow ↗](https://www.yougrow.pro)![Uzunu](/images/uzunu-logo.svg)02

You want your week back

## Cut the busywork that eats your week.

Custom tools · Automation · Useful AI

[See how it works ↗](/software.html)**03 Split rows**`uzunu/v2-split`Half text, half color block, sides alternate. Gray = YouGrow, ink = Uzunu. Items are titles only.

One layer down

## Pick the problem, not the product.

YouGrow · websites and marketing

## A website that stays current without becoming your job.

I build it, host it, and keep it updated. New hours or a new service? Email me. Done.

[How YouGrow works ↗](/yougrow.html)01

### No upfront build fee

### Changes included

### Month to month

Uzunu · tools, automation, AI

## The small tool your team keeps wishing existed.

The spreadsheet someone re-keys every Monday. The follow-up that slips. I build the small thing that handles it.

[See what that looks like ↗](/software.html)02

### Fits how you already work

### No project to manage

### Cheaper than you think

**04 Page hero**`uzunu/v2-page-hero`Title on gray. Side panel ink, or orange with portrait for About.

Software, automation, practical AI

# The repetitive part of your week, handled.

Tell me the task that eats your time. I build the small tool that does it.

[Send a note ↗](/contact.html)**05 Numbered list**`uzunu/v2-page-rows`Rows alternate surfaces. No rules.

## Small, specific, and yours.

01

### Internal tools

One screen with what your team needs, pulled from what you already use.

02

### Automation

The hand-offs, reminders, and Monday reports, done without a person.

03

### Useful AI

Drafting, sorting, summarizing. Only where it saves real time.

04

### A straight answer

Sometimes the answer is an existing product, or nothing. You get that answer too.

**06 Q&A list**`uzunu/v2-page-faq`Same rows. Answers visible. Can sit on ink.

Questions

## Before you get in touch.

01

### Do I talk to you, or to a team?

To me. Uzunu is a one-man band.

02

### What does it cost?

Depends on the job. You know before anything starts. No tiers, no minimums.

03

### How fast do you reply?

Same day, usually within a few hours.

**07 Operator band**`uzunu/v2-home-operator`Unchanged. Orange is Onur and contact only.![Onur Uzunismail](/images/onur-llcu.webp)

## You have a business to run, not another vendor to manage.

I listen, explain the options plainly, and stay accountable for the work.

[About Onur ↗](/about.html)**08 Testimonials**`uzunu/v2-home-testimonials`Real quotes only. Mix website and software clients early.

## What clients say.

![Photo of Carol C.](/assets/images/testimonials/carol-chenot.png)

> “I couldn't be happier. Service is responsive and timely... as well as very thoughtful. I've already had great comments on my website that he made it very 'me'. Highly recommend!”

Carol C. · AI ADVANTAGE![Photo of marcus haidet](/assets/images/testimonials/marcus-haidet.png)

> “Had a great experience, solid advice, not pushy and really understood what was needed and not needed to reach my goals. Would recommend.”

marcus haidet · Montaire Ice Sculptures![Photo of Patricia G.](/assets/images/testimonials/patricia-grant.jpg)

> “Ease of communication, access, speed of completion and accuracy.”

Patricia G. · Central Coast Speech Pathology & Orofacial Myology![Photo of Anthony R.](/assets/images/testimonials/anthony-randazzo.jpg)

> “One of the things I really wanted to focus on was to simplify my business, to find solutions and processes so that things would work seamlessly, and that was one of the things that Uzunu/YouGrow.Pro really helped me with. Fine tuning the processes to make business as easy as possible.”

Anthony R. · Really Dead Cow![Photo of Chas Smit](/assets/images/testimonials/chas-smit.jpg)

> “Most companies out there promise you everything. Onur is a one-man operation and he actually delivers on communication and service. If you have a problem or a question, he picks up the phone or calls you back within minutes. I've been with Uzunu/YouGrow.Pro for years now and I can't recommend him enough. You'll love working with him.”

Chas Smit · Dutch Window Cleaning Artist![Photo of Aiyani Mersai](/assets/images/testimonials/aiyani-mersai.png)

> “Easy to talk to, fast, reliable, flexible, and responsive... the weight of the responsibility to do my website has been lifted and it is more than freeing. It is calming.”

Aiyani Mersai · Central Coast Red Coral Spa![Photo of Shannan Hamilton](/assets/images/testimonials/shannan-hamilton.webp)

> “Onur is very knowledgeable and has great insight on improving my website. He is easy to work with and I would highly recommend his expertise!”

Shannan Hamilton · True Impact Virtual Advisory Services![Photo of Nevra A.](/assets/images/testimonials/nevra-akin-oktay.jpg)

> “Onur is very intelligent and he understands the needs of the project. He is tailor made project genius and finds solutions even if you think impossible. I'm really very lucky to find him. It is great to work with him.”

Nevra A. · OTGA![Photo of Emily B.](/assets/images/testimonials/emily-bechtel-zimmerman.jpg)

> “Uzunu/YouGrow.Pro handles my SEO and marketing emails for my growing business. I have had a lot of success with this company and found their service to be reliable and high quality. I appreciate their help in problem solving various technical challenges.”

Emily B. · Village Creative![Photo of Jacquie Garza Lawrence](/assets/images/testimonials/jacquie-garza-lawrence.png)

> “Onur is amazing! He is walking me through this web design process and makes me feel like I can do this. Launching a website has been a dream for my business. Onur has made this dream a reality. Thank you Onur. Jacquie G”

Jacquie Garza Lawrence · La Osa Milagrosa![Photo of Paul Ferroggiaro](/assets/images/testimonials/paul-ferroggiaro.jpg)

> “Onur is an absolute genius when it comes to website design! I came to him with a vague idea and a tight deadline, and he delivered a stunning, modern, fully responsive website that completely exceeded my expectations. The design is clean, professional, and perfectly captures my brand's personality.”

Paul F. · Genoa Visual Group![Photo of Brandy and Tony Gordon](/assets/images/testimonials/brandy-tony-gordon.jpg)

> “We didn't realize how much we needed Onur until he showed us. Our website wasn't doing as well as it should have been, and Onur actually came to us with 4 different design options already put together. That mattered a lot because we didn't have the time to sit down and design from scratch. He was easy to work with, prices were fair, and the whole experience was great. Definitely recommend Uzunu/YouGrow.Pro if you need a website.”

Brandy Gordon · Mattress Outlet-Arroyo Grande**09 Blog rows**`uzunu/v2-home-posts`Alternating surfaces. Whole row is the link. MM.YYYY dates.

## Latest from the blog

Practical notes for small businesses.

[Read the blog ↗](/blog)[2026-02-23What AI Search Means When People Stop Clicking↗](/blog/ai-search-zero-click.html)[2026-02-09When the Interface Flattens: Why Everything Is Becoming a Chat Box↗](/blog/when-the-interface-flattens.html)[2026-01-30ChatGPT Will Love Your Terrible App Idea (And That's a Problem)↗](/blog/chatgpt-will-love-your-terrible-app-idea.html)**10 CTA band**`uzunu/v2-page-cta`Orange for contact, ink for the yougrow.pro handoff. One pill plus one text link.

Next step

## Start with the problem, not a product.

Tell me what is eating your time. I will say which side fits, or if neither does.

[Send a note ↗](/contact.html)[onur@uzunu.com](mailto:onur@uzunu.com)

YouGrow.pro

## Plans and pricing live on YouGrow's site.

See how the managed website works.

[Go to YouGrow ↗](https://www.yougrow.pro)[Ask me a question](/contact.html)**11 Closing strip**`uzunu/v2-home-contact`The third path for people who cannot pick a door.

## Not sure which side fits?

Send a note. I will point you the right way.

[Send a note ↗](/contact.html)

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## Uzunu FAQ: what it costs, who owns it, how fast I answer

> Straight answers about cost, ownership, support, automation, AI, websites through YouGrow, where I am, and how fast I reply.

URL: https://www.uzunu.com/faq

Frequently asked questions

# Straight answers, no sales call.

If yours isn't here, email me. You'll get the same kind of answer.

Questions

## Money, ownership, and what happens after.

01

### What do you charge?

Less than you're bracing for. Websites are monthly. Tools are one number, and you hear it before I touch anything.

02

### Who owns the work and the accounts?

You do. The code, the site, the Google and Stripe logins, all in your name. If you leave, you take it.

03

### What if something breaks later?

You email me. Not a portal, not a ticket number. What's covered gets written down, so it never turns into a guess.

04

### What is worth automating?

Anything you do the same way every time. Retyping numbers, rebuilding Monday's spreadsheet, chasing the same email. Judgment stays with you.

05

### Do I need AI?

Usually not. Plain automation is cheaper and easier to trust. Anyone selling you AI for everything is a red flag.

06

### Do you build websites?

Yes, but not as a one-off build. [YouGrow](/yougrow.html) is the monthly version, and it has its own page.

07

### Where are you?

Arroyo Grande, on California's Central Coast. Most of the work happens over email, so where you are doesn't matter.

08

### How fast do you answer?

Usually within a few hours. It's my inbox. Nothing sits in a queue waiting to be assigned to somebody.

Still stuck

## Ask me the awkward question.

The one you'd rather not put in an email is usually the one worth asking.

[Send a note ↗](/contact.html)[onur@uzunu.com](mailto:onur@uzunu.com)

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## Pathways to Success Workshop — AI + Spreadsheets

> Workshop files, prompt, and exercise from Onur Uzunismail's session at Allan Hancock College Pathways to Success. AI is a good guesser and a bad calculator — here's the move.

URL: https://www.uzunu.com/pathways2success

# AI is a good guesser. And a bad calculator.

 Files, prompt, and exercise from the workshop. Grab what you need.

** Step 1

## Grab the files

Same workbook and dataset we used in the live build. Download both.

**`exec-summary-template.xlsx`

### The workshop workbook

The same example workbook we built live. Reference it for structure, assumptions, and decision logic — not as a universal template for every business.

[Download workbook **](/downloads/pathways2success/exec-summary-template.xlsx)**`coffee-shop-data.csv`

### The demo dataset

The shared Jan–Mar 2026 coffee-shop data we used in the live build and the exercise.

[Download CSV **](/downloads/pathways2success/coffee-shop-data.csv)** Step 2

## Copy the prompt

Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot. Paste your question at the bottom. Let the AI interview you first.

prompt-pattern.txt

```
This is Maya. She runs a small coffee shop.

January 2026 was cafe-only. On Feb 3, 2026 she started a wholesale channel — beans and pastries sold to a few local accounts on a Tuesday / Thursday / Friday cadence. By the end of March she had two channels running side by side: cafe and wholesale.

The CSV I just uploaded is her Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2026 transaction data, with both channels in it.

She has two questions:
1. What actually changed after wholesale started?
2. Can she afford to hire a helper for 15 hours a week right now?

I'm going to help her build a real Excel workbook that answers both. You're going to help me build it.

Before you write ANYTHING — no spec, no plan, no formulas, no file — interview me until you have a crystal clear brief.

Two things you need to be clear on before building:
1. The model. How I define the economics — what counts as raw data versus what counts as an assumption I provide. You do not get to invent assumptions. If something isn't on the table, ask.
2. The output shape. What level of formula complexity, who reads the result, how the final decision should be presented, and what "done" looks like.

Ask in plain conversation. Do not put me into a structured questionnaire form. Talk like a person. Whatever rhythm feels natural — one question or a small batch — is fine.

Once you believe you have a crystal clear brief, stop and do this:
- Repeat the brief back to me as a short numbered list.
- Show me the exact assumptions you'll use, with the exact values I gave you.
- Wait for me to say "go" before building anything.

Then think carefully before you build. Do not skip the gate.

The workbook structure is fixed: four tabs, in this order.
1. Raw_Data
2. Monthly_Summary
3. Assumptions
4. Executive_Summary

When you build:
- Generate a real downloadable .xlsx file. If your tool can't, say so honestly — do not fake it with a formula dump.
- Use beginner-safe Excel formulas only. SUMIFS, IFERROR, direct cell references. No SUMPRODUCT acrobatics, no array formulas, no hidden helper sheets.
- Every cell must be traceable to either Raw_Data or Assumptions. No magic numbers anywhere in the workbook.
- Keep the raw rows visible on Raw_Data. Don't drop, hide, or filter anything.
- Make it visually obvious which cells on Assumptions are inputs I can edit and which cells are calculated outputs.

Hard rules:
- Don't invent numbers, rates, definitions, or assumptions. If you don't know, ask.
- Don't substitute a different economic model than the one I gave you.
- Don't proceed past the gate without my explicit "go."
- Don't claim you built a file unless an actual .xlsx artifact exists.

Start by interviewing me.
```

** Step 3

## Pick one question

 One question. Not three. Interview first, build the workbook second, verify in Excel, then explain. Not the other way around.

Prompt 1

### Revenue growth source

How much of the January-to-March revenue increase came from wholesale rather than the cafe?

Prompt 2

### Revenue vs labor demand

After wholesale started, did revenue grow faster than direct labor demand?

Prompt 3

### Revenue minus COGS trend

What happened to monthly revenue minus COGS once wholesale was added?

** Prompt 4 · limit case

### The under-supported one

Which wholesale product should Maya raise prices on first: cold-brew concentrate or cookie dough?

This one is under-supported on purpose. That's the lesson. The honest answer is probably: we don't have the product-level data to decide.

** The Why The move

Don't ask AI for the answer. Ask it to build you a tool that gives you the answer.

Here's the trap. Drop a messy spreadsheet into a chatbot, ask it a business question, and take the number it gives you. That number is almost always wrong. AI hands you the wrong answer with total confidence, which is the worst way to be wrong.

The move is different. Use AI to figure out the real question, sketch the sheet, and write the formulas. **Excel does the math.** Then ask AI what the verified numbers mean. That's it.

** The workbook is Maya's coffee shop example. Use it as a reference, not a universal template.

** Next Monday

## Try this on your own data

When you sit down with your own numbers next week, here's the sequence that works.

1

### Export one clean CSV

One file. One sheet. No blank columns. No merged cells.

2

### Pick one narrow question

Not five. One. Narrow beats broad every time.

3

### Ask AI to interview you first

Before it builds anything. Let it surface the assumptions you forgot to name.

4

### Tell it to generate a real workbook

An Excel file if it can. Otherwise exact tab layout, formulas, and cells.

5

### Open the workbook and verify

Check the cells that matter. Trust the sheet, not the chat.

6

### Put assumptions in visible cells

Not hidden in prose. On the sheet, where you can change them.

7

### Only then ask AI to explain

Once the numbers are verified. Not before.

**Good first questions to try

- What changed month to month?
- Which channel drove the change?
- Did revenue grow faster than labor?
- Can I afford the next hire under clear assumptions?
**

### Keep this rule

If the data can't support it, say so.

Sometimes the honest answer is: we need a better assumption, or cleaner data, or more detail before we decide. That's still a useful answer.

** Follow Up

## Got questions?

Send a note. I read them all and answer in plain language. Good reasons to write: a question about the prompt, a dataset you're stuck on, or whether this fits what you're trying to do.

**Email directly[onur@uzunu.com](mailto:onur@uzunu.com)**Response TimeSame day, usually within a few hours.

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## Privacy Policy — Uzunu

> How Uzunu handles information you send through the site, project conversations, and basic site analytics.

URL: https://www.uzunu.com/privacy

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# Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

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## Tell Us What’s Annoying — Uzunu

> Share the repetitive work, messy tools, or tech decisions you want help sorting out.

URL: https://www.uzunu.com/questionnaire

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## Custom software, automation and AI for small business | Uzunu

> Small custom tools, automation and practical AI for small businesses. One person scopes it, builds it and answers your email. Arroyo Grande, California, working anywhere.

URL: https://www.uzunu.com/software

Custom tools and automation

# What if you didn't have to waste time on boring tasks?

Tell me the slowest part of your week. I build the small tool that takes it over. Then another, then another...

[Send a note ↗](/contact.html)

## No 'Shiny object syndrome' here.

Most of what gets built is intentionally small. A tool that moves email into your customer list. An app for the one job your software cannot do.

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### Fits how you work

### Boring tech on purpose

### Built by one person

## Small tools cost small money.

Having your own software isn't only for the 'big guys' anymore.

[Ask a question ↗](/contact.html)02

### Simple on purpose

### No [enshittification](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enshittification), ever.

### You call, I answer

## What people ask me to build.

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### Automation

Email details land in your customer list without you retyping them.

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### Workflow tools

Intake, follow-up and billing stop living in five different places.

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### Small internal apps

One job your current software cannot do, built as its own thing.

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### Useful AI

Sorting messy email, documents and notes before a person reads them.

Questions

## Before you email.

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### What does it cost?

Less than a project, because it isn't one. Tell me what's going on and you'll get a real number.

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### How long does it take?

Depends on what we are building. You will know once I know what we are building.

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### Who actually writes the code?

Me and my robot minions. There is nobody to hand you off to.

Contact

## Start with the annoying part.

Email me what's going on. If I can't help, I'll tell you that too.

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## Terms of Service — Uzunu

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# Terms of Service

Last updated: July 2026

These are the basic terms for using this site and working with Uzunu. If something here doesn't fit your situation, ask before we start.

## Services

Uzunu provides practical technology help, including automations, small custom tools, practical AI helpers, and tech consulting for small-business workflows. Every project starts with understanding what you need and whether we can help. If it fits, the work is scoped around the agreed outcome and quoted at a fixed price.

## Project scope

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## Intellectual property

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## Confidentiality

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## Support and maintenance

Support and maintenance are included only if the project agreement says so. Bugs, updates, and small field or template changes may be covered by a maintenance agreement; larger changes require separate scope and pricing.

## Termination

Either party may terminate a project with written notice. Upon termination, you pay for all work completed up to the termination date, Uzunu delivers all work completed to that point, and confidentiality obligations survive termination.

## Limitations of liability

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## Managed websites and local marketing for small business | Uzunu

> YouGrow builds, hosts and updates your small-business website for a monthly fee, with no upfront build fee and no dashboard to learn. Local search, Google Ads and email when you want them.

URL: https://www.uzunu.com/yougrow

Websites and marketing

# A new way of having a website.

Imagine handing the website work to someone who does it every day, and doesn't nickel-and-dime you for every change.

[Go to YouGrow ↗](https://www.yougrow.pro)

How it works

## Start without writing a big check.

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### Built, hosted, updated

### You send the changes

### Cancel any month

Marketing

## Add marketing when you want more customers.

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### Local search

### Google Ads

### Email

### New pages

## Where you are right now?

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### No website yet

You've been running on a Facebook page and word of mouth.

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### An old website

Built years ago, and nobody has touched it since.

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### A builder nobody uses

There's a login and a page builder, and no time for either.

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### Changes that cost extra

Every small update turns into a quote and a wait.

YouGrow

## Plans and pricing live on YouGrow.

See what's included and what it costs, then decide whether it fits.

[Go to YouGrow ↗](https://www.yougrow.pro)[Ask me first](/contact.html)

## Need software, not a website?

[See software ↗](/software.html)

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## Blog Posts

| Title | URL | Description |
|-------|-----|-------------|
| [2024 Tech Wrap: The 3 Tools That Actually Saved SLO Small Businesses Money](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/2024-tech-wrap) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/2024-tech-wrap) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/2024-tech-wrap.md) | Forget the AI hype. Here are the three tools my Central Coast clients actually used this year to save time and money. Not theory. Real results from real small businesses. |
| [2025 in Review: Why AI Became 'Standard Infrastructure' This Year](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/2025-ai-review) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/2025-ai-review) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/2025-ai-review.md) | 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. |
| [The 2025 Scam Recap: Why ‘Guaranteed Growth’ is This Year’s Red Flag](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/2025-scam-recap) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/2025-scam-recap) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/2025-scam-recap.md) | Anyone promising ‘guaranteed results’ in marketing doesn’t understand how marketing works. Here’s why that phrase became 2025’s biggest red flag. |
| [AI is Writing 40% of Phishing Emails Now – Here's How to Spot the 'CEO Request' Scam](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ai-phishing-ceo-scam) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ai-phishing-ceo-scam) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ai-phishing-ceo-scam.md) | 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. |
| [What AI Search Means When People Stop Clicking](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ai-search-zero-click) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ai-search-zero-click) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ai-search-zero-click.md) | LinkedIn just lost 60% of their search traffic. Not because they stopped ranking — because AI answers questions directly now. Here's what that means for your business. |
| [How to Back Up Your Computer Files (My Exact $12/Month Setup)](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/backups-save-business) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/backups-save-business) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/backups-save-business.md) | Step-by-step guide to backing up your computer files, phone, and business data. Covers cloud backup, external drives, and the automated $12/month setup that keeps everything safe. |
| [How to Get Your Business Hours to Actually Show Up Correctly on Google](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/business-hours-google) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/business-hours-google) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/business-hours-google.md) | \"Hours might differ\" on Google means your business hours aren't confirmed. Here's what that means, why strangers can suggest changes to your listing, and how to fix your Google Business Profile hours. |
| [The CalSavers Deadline: Why Every California Employer with 1+ Employee Needs a Retirement Plan](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/calsavers-deadline) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/calsavers-deadline) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/calsavers-deadline.md) | If you're a California business owner with 1-4 employees, December 31, 2025 is the deadline to register with CalSavers or prove you have your own retirement plan. Here's what you need to know. |
| [ChatGPT Canvas is Like Google Docs Meets AI – And It's Actually Useful](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/chatgpt-canvas) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/chatgpt-canvas) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/chatgpt-canvas.md) | ChatGPT Canvas is a built-in document and code editor where you write and refine content with AI side-by-side. Here's how it works, what it's good at, and when it's actually useful. |
| [ChatGPT Will Love Your Terrible App Idea (And That's a Problem)](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/chatgpt-will-love-your-terrible-app-idea) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/chatgpt-will-love-your-terrible-app-idea) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/chatgpt-will-love-your-terrible-app-idea.md) | AI chatbots are trained to agree with you. That makes them the worst possible sounding board for your business idea. Here's how to get honest feedback instead. |
| [Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Extended Thinking That's Actually Worth the Wait](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-3-7-sonnet) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-3-7-sonnet) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-3-7-sonnet.md) | Anthropic just released a model that can switch between quick answers and deep thinking. It takes 30 seconds instead of 3 for complex questions – and for business writing, math, and coding, that extra time actually pays off. |
| [Claude 3 Just Dropped – When to Use It Instead of ChatGPT](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-3-comparison) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-3-comparison) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-3-comparison.md) | Anthropic just released three new AI models that beat ChatGPT on most benchmarks. Here's when to use Claude and when to stick with ChatGPT – explained without the tech jargon. |
| [Claude Just Got Artifacts – How I Use It to Draft Client Websites in Minutes](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-artifacts) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-artifacts) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-artifacts.md) | 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. |
| [Claude Sonnet 4.5 is Anthropic's Best Model Yet - My Testing vs. GPT-5](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-sonnet-4-5-review) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-sonnet-4-5-review) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-sonnet-4-5-review.md) | 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. |
| [Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4: Is $15/Million Tokens Worth It?](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-sonnet-4-opus-4) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-sonnet-4-opus-4) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/claude-sonnet-4-opus-4.md) | Claude Sonnet 4 pricing: $3 input / $15 output per million tokens. Opus 4: $15 / $75. Full pricing breakdown vs GPT-4o, real-world benchmarks, and when each model actually makes sense for your business. |
| [Custom Receipts in Sheets: A 10-Line Script to Stop Manually Typing Thank You Emails](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/custom-receipts-sheets) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/custom-receipts-sheets) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/custom-receipts-sheets.md) | 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. |
| [Why Some Custom Software Quotes Get So Expensive](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/custom-software-quote-too-high) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/custom-software-quote-too-high) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/custom-software-quote-too-high.md) | The economics of custom software changed in 2025. If someone quoted you $50K for an app last year, that same project might cost a fraction now. Here's what happened. |
| [Deep Research: ChatGPT's New Feature That Does 30-Minute Research Projects for You](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/deep-research-chatgpt) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/deep-research-chatgpt) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/deep-research-chatgpt.md) | OpenAI's Deep Research turns ChatGPT into a research analyst that completes in 30 minutes what would take a human many hours. Here's how to use it for market research, competitive analysis, and more. |
| [Why Your Emails Land in Spam (And the 3 Things You Can Actually Fix)](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/email-spam-fix) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/email-spam-fix) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/email-spam-fix.md) | Your emails are landing in spam because Gmail and other providers can't verify you're actually you. Here's how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC work in plain English, and what to do about it. |
| [The Real Cost of 'Free' Website Builders (And Why 'Cheap' Hosting Isn't Better)](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/free-website-builders-cost) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/free-website-builders-cost) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/free-website-builders-cost.md) | Free website builders aren't free. But here's the thing nobody tells you: 'cheap' hosting has the exact same bait-and-switch pricing. Let me break down what everything actually costs. |
| [GA4 Finally Got Annotations – Here's How to Remember Why Your Traffic Spiked](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ga4-annotations) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ga4-annotations) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ga4-annotations.md) | Google Analytics 4 finally added annotations - the feature Universal Analytics users missed for years. Here's how to use them to document marketing campaigns, site changes, and track what actually causes those mysterious traffic spikes. |
| [Universal Analytics is Finally Dead – What to Do If You're Still Confused by GA4](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ga4-migration-guide) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ga4-migration-guide) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ga4-migration-guide.md) | Universal Analytics 360 shut down July 1st. If you're still confused about GA4, here's the 30-minute fix. No panic required. |
| [Gemini 2.0: Moving from 'Chatting with a Bot' to 'Assigning Tasks to an Agent'](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gemini-2-agentic-shift) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gemini-2-agentic-shift) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gemini-2-agentic-shift.md) | Google just released Gemini 2.0, and the big deal isn't the name. It's the shift from chatbots that answer questions to AI agents that can actually do things. Here's what that means for your business. |
| [Why I Now Use Both Gemini and Claude (And When to Use Each)](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gemini-3-flash-ai-studio) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gemini-3-flash-ai-studio) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gemini-3-flash-ai-studio.md) | Gemini 3 Flash vs Claude — when to use each. Gemini handles large text, research, and summarization. Claude wins at code and nuance. My actual daily AI workflow using both tools together. |
| [AI Summary Cards in Gmail: How to Catch Up on a 50-Email Thread in 10 Seconds](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gmail-ai-summaries) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gmail-ai-summaries) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gmail-ai-summaries.md) | Gmail now summarizes long email threads automatically with AI. Here's how the Gemini-powered summary cards work, who gets access, and how to use them to catch up on 50+ email threads in seconds. |
| [Google Business Messages is Ending – Set Up a Direct Line Customers Can Actually Use](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-business-messages) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-business-messages) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-business-messages.md) | 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. |
| [Google is Deleting Free Business Profile Websites – Here's Your $15 Fix](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-business-profile-website-fix) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-business-profile-website-fix) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-business-profile-website-fix.md) | Google just killed over 21 million free business websites. If yours was one of them, don't panic – and definitely don't buy a $2,000 website. Here's what to do instead. |
| [Google Calendar Just Made Appointment Scheduling Way Less Annoying](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-calendar-scheduling) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-calendar-scheduling) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-calendar-scheduling.md) | If you've ever juggled multiple calendars to book client sessions, Google just made your life easier. Here's what changed and how to use it. |
| [Google Just Announced AI Video Tools and 6 Other Things That Actually Matter](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-cloud-next-2024) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-cloud-next-2024) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-cloud-next-2024.md) | Google announced 218 things at Cloud Next 2024. Here are the 7 that might actually help if you have 5 employees, not 5,000. |
| [Google Just Rebranded Bard to Gemini – Here's What Actually Changed](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-gemini-rebrand) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-gemini-rebrand) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/google-gemini-rebrand.md) | Google renamed their AI chatbot from Bard to Gemini. Here's what that means for you, whether the $20/month premium tier is worth it, and why the answer is probably not yet. |
| [GPT-4o is Free Now - Here's What That Actually Means for Your Business](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gpt-4o-free) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gpt-4o-free) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gpt-4o-free.md) | Yes, GPT-4o is free in ChatGPT with usage limits. Here's what you actually get on the free tier, what's behind the $20/month Plus plan, and what it means for small businesses using AI tools. |
| [GPT-5 Just Launched – Here's What 'Unified AI' Actually Means](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gpt-5-unified-ai) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gpt-5-unified-ai) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/gpt-5-unified-ai.md) | OpenAI's GPT-5 is here with a 'unified model' that picks the right AI for you automatically. The benchmarks are impressive. The reality? A little more complicated. |
| [Holiday Red Flags: Why 'Free Gift Card' Emails from Your 'Boss' Are This Year's Top Scam](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/holiday-gift-card-scam) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/holiday-gift-card-scam) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/holiday-gift-card-scam.md) | Got an email from your boss asking you to buy gift cards for the office holiday party? That's not your boss. Here's how to spot the scam before you lose hundreds—or thousands. |
| [The Relentless Local Customer: Why 2025 Commerce in SLO is Shifting Toward 'Hyper-Specific' Demands](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/hyper-specific-demands) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/hyper-specific-demands) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/hyper-specific-demands.md) | 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. |
| [Blog - Uzunu](https://www.uzunu.com/blog) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/index.md) | Read our latest blog posts and articles |
| [Tax Season Red Flags: How to Spot the New 'IRS Agent' Phishing Emails](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/irs-phishing-red-flags) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/irs-phishing-red-flags) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/irs-phishing-red-flags.md) | Got an email from the IRS about your refund or a problem with your return? Delete it. The IRS doesn't email you. Here's how to spot the fakes and what to do if you clicked something you shouldn't have. |
| [Local SEO in 2024: What Actually Moves the Needle for SLO County Businesses](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/local-seo-2024) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/local-seo-2024) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/local-seo-2024.md) | Proximity matters more than keywords. Here's why the contractor two miles away keeps outranking you, and the three things you can actually control. |
| [Looker Studio Now Has AI That Writes Your Formulas - Here's How It Works](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/looker-studio-ai-formulas) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/looker-studio-ai-formulas) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/looker-studio-ai-formulas.md) | 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. |
| [Make vs. Zapier in 2025: When to Use Which (With Actual Price Math)](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/make-vs-zapier-2025) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/make-vs-zapier-2025) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/make-vs-zapier-2025.md) | Zapier is easier. Make is cheaper. Here's where the line crosses and which one makes sense for your business. |
| [Multi-Party Approvals: The New Workspace Tool That Prevents One Hacked Account from Ruining Your Business](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/multi-party-approvals) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/multi-party-approvals) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/multi-party-approvals.md) | 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. |
| [n8n: The Free Automation Tool That Can Replace a Lot of Zapier Work](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/n8n-free-automation) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/n8n-free-automation) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/n8n-free-automation.md) | n8n is free to self-host with unlimited workflows. Cloud plans start at $24/month for 2,500 executions. Full pricing breakdown, Zapier comparison, and when it makes sense to switch. |
| [nano-banana: The $0 Design Tool That Changed How I Make Client Content](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/nano-banana-pro) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/nano-banana-pro) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/nano-banana-pro.md) | 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. |
| [NotebookLM for Research: How to Upload 50 PDF Manuals and Ask Questions Like a Human](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/notebooklm-research) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/notebooklm-research) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/notebooklm-research.md) | 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. |
| [o3 and o4-mini: What 'Agentic AI' Actually Means for Your Business](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/o3-and-o4-mini) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/o3-and-o4-mini) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/o3-and-o4-mini.md) | OpenAI just dropped two new AI models that can actually do things, not just answer questions. Here's what 'agentic AI' means in plain English and why it matters for your business. |
| [o3-mini is free for everyone – when to use it over regular chatgpt](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/o3-mini-free) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/o3-mini-free) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/o3-mini-free.md) | OpenAI just gave everyone access to a reasoning model for free. It thinks before it answers – and it's actually good at math. Here's when to use it and when to stick with regular ChatGPT. |
| [Your Website Probably Has Outdated Plugins With Security Holes – Here's How to Check](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/outdated-plugins-security) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/outdated-plugins-security) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/outdated-plugins-security.md) | 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. |
| [Blog - Page 2 - Uzunu](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/2) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/2) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/2.md) | Read our latest blog posts and articles |
| [Blog - Page 3 - Uzunu](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/3) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/3) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/3.md) | Read our latest blog posts and articles |
| [Blog - Page 4 - Uzunu](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/4) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/4) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/4.md) | Read our latest blog posts and articles |
| [Blog - Page 5 - Uzunu](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/5) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/5) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/page/5.md) | Read our latest blog posts and articles |
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| [Your Business Should Have a Password Manager by Now - Here's How to Actually Set One Up](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/password-manager-setup) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/password-manager-setup) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/password-manager-setup.md) | 30 minutes to set up. Years of not losing passwords. Here's the step-by-step guide to getting your small team on Bitwarden or 1Password. |
| [The 'We'll Handle Your SEO' Cold Email is Almost Always a Scam](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/seo-cold-email-scam) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/seo-cold-email-scam) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/seo-cold-email-scam.md) | 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 'Sketchy Motel' of Shared Hosting: Why Your Site Needs Better](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/shared-hosting-sketchy-motel) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/shared-hosting-sketchy-motel) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/shared-hosting-sketchy-motel.md) | 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. |
| [So You Have an App Idea: What Nobody Tells You Before You Build](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/so-you-have-an-app-idea) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/so-you-have-an-app-idea) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/so-you-have-an-app-idea.md) | You've got an app idea that could solve a real problem. Before you start getting quotes, here's what actually matters for success - and it's not the technology. |
| [Your Website Host Charges $150/Year for SSL? That's a Red Flag.](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ssl-red-flag) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ssl-red-flag) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/ssl-red-flag.md) | SSL certificates have been free for years. If you're paying more than $0, someone's pocketing the difference. Here's what's really going on. |
| [Two-Factor Authentication Isn't Optional Anymore – Here's How to Set It Up Everywhere](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/two-factor-authentication) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/two-factor-authentication) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/two-factor-authentication.md) | MFA makes you 99% less likely to get hacked. Yet 65% of small businesses don't use it. Here's the 20-minute setup that protects your Google account, bank, social media, and website admin panel. |
| [The Vishing Surge: Why Your 'Bank Manager' on the Phone Might Be a $0 AI Voice Clone](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/vishing-surge) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/vishing-surge) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/vishing-surge.md) | Vishing attacks surged 442% in 2024. AI voice clones now cost $0 to create and scammers impersonate banks, bosses, and family members. Here's how these phone scams work and how to protect yourself. |
| [How I Audit a Small Business Website in 30 Minutes (Free Checklist)](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/website-audit-checklist) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/website-audit-checklist) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/website-audit-checklist.md) | 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. |
| [Why Your Website 'Designer' Charges $250/Month to Host a 5-Page Site (It's a Markup)](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/website-hosting-markup) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/website-hosting-markup) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/website-hosting-markup.md) | 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. |
| [When the Interface Flattens: Why Everything Is Becoming a Chat Box](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/when-the-interface-flattens) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/when-the-interface-flattens) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/when-the-interface-flattens.md) | Every app is turning into a text box. Your email, your code editor, your design tools, your CRM. Here's why that's happening, what it means for how you work, and the one thing nobody's talking about: what it might be doing to how you think. |
| [5 Zapier Automations That Can Save Hours Every Week (With Exact Zaps)](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/zapier-automations) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/zapier-automations) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/blog/zapier-automations.md) | You're probably doing the same manual tasks over and over. Here are 5 specific Zapier workflows that save real time for small businesses—with templates you can copy. |
| [Appointment Reminder SMS](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/appointment-reminder-sms) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/appointment-reminder-sms) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/appointment-reminder-sms.md) | Automatically send SMS reminders 24 hours and 2 hours before appointments. Reduce no-shows by 40-60% without lifting a finger. |
| [Contact Form to CRM + Slack Alert](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/contact-form-to-crm-slack) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/contact-form-to-crm-slack) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/contact-form-to-crm-slack.md) | Never miss a lead again. This workflow captures form submissions, adds contacts to your CRM, and pings your team on Slack instantly. |
| [Contract Signed to Project Kickoff](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/contract-signed-project-kickoff) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/contract-signed-project-kickoff) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/contract-signed-project-kickoff.md) | When a contract gets signed, automatically create a project board, notify your team, and send the client a welcome email. Zero manual setup. |
| [Expense Receipt to Spreadsheet](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/expense-receipt-to-spreadsheet) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/expense-receipt-to-spreadsheet) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/expense-receipt-to-spreadsheet.md) | Forward receipt emails to a dedicated address and AI extracts vendor, date, and amount straight to your expense spreadsheet. Tax time just got easier. |
| [Templates - Uzunu](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/index.md) | Browse our templates collection |
| [Invoice Email to QuickBooks](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/invoice-to-quickbooks) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/invoice-to-quickbooks) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/invoice-to-quickbooks.md) | Automatically extract invoice data from emails and create bills in QuickBooks. Stop copying numbers by hand. |
| [Low Inventory Alert](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/low-inventory-alert) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/low-inventory-alert) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/low-inventory-alert.md) | Never run out of your best sellers again. This workflow checks your inventory spreadsheet daily and alerts you when items drop below their reorder threshold. |
| [Meeting Recording to Summary](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/meeting-recording-to-summary) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/meeting-recording-to-summary) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/meeting-recording-to-summary.md) | Automatically transcribe meeting recordings and generate summaries with action items. Everyone gets the takeaways even if they weren't there. |
| [New Client Welcome Sequence](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/new-client-welcome-sequence) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/new-client-welcome-sequence) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/new-client-welcome-sequence.md) | Add a new client to a spreadsheet and automatically send them a welcome email, intake form, and booking link. Follow-up if they haven't booked after 48 hours. |
| [Review Request After Service](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/review-request-after-service) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/review-request-after-service) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/review-request-after-service.md) | Automatically ask customers for Google reviews 2 days after completing their job. More reviews, zero effort. |
| [Support Email Auto-Triage](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/support-email-auto-triage) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/support-email-auto-triage) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/support-email-auto-triage.md) | AI reads incoming support emails, categorizes them, drafts responses, and routes to the right person. Review and send instead of write from scratch. |
| [Weekly Business Summary Email](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/weekly-business-summary) | [HTML](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/weekly-business-summary) / [Markdown](https://www.uzunu.com/resources/n8n-templates/weekly-business-summary.md) | Start every week knowing exactly where your business stands. This workflow pulls your key metrics from Google Sheets and emails you a clean summary every Monday morning. |