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How GEO Turns Shopify Stores into AI-Recommended Shops
Learn how Generative Engine Optimisation helps Shopify stores become the answers AI tools recommend during shopping research.
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AI Tools and Web Design: Gentle Lessons from Black Friday's Digital Shift
US shoppers just spent $26 billion online — Black Friday sales reveal AI's growing role in eCommerce.
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Google’s AI Search Shift: What It Means for Your Website Traffic
Google’s AI-powered search is changing how users find information — and it’s hitting organic and paid clicks hard. Here’s what it means for brands.
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Are Humanoid Robots the Next Smart Home Revolution?
Exploring Neo, the first humanoid home robot by 1X. Can physical AI truly fit into our homes—or are we still teaching it how to walk?
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When Design Feels Like a Place: Lessons from Cora, the AI Email Assistant
Cora transforms Gmail into an artful, calm workspace — a reminder that digital design can feel like a place, not just a product.
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Does OpenAI also join the AI video generator market?
OpenAI has launched Sora 2, its video generator with audio sync and a social app. Here’s what makes it stand out in the AI video market.
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How to Build a Cohesive Brand Experience
Learn how to create a cohesive brand experience that strengthens trust and makes your website feel seamless, memorable, and uniquely yours.
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Meta launches Vibes: AI-generated short videos as a new experiment
Meta has launched Vibes, a platform for AI-generated short videos. What does this mean for digital creativity and the future of online content?
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Google Gemini Live: What the New Update Means for Voice AI
Google has updated Gemini Live with better function calling and more natural voice interactions. Here’s what it means for everyday AI use.
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Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Notes from Steve Jobs’ Philosophy
Steve Jobs spoke often about the signal-to-noise ratio. This idea can help us see the difference between being busy and making real progress.
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When Airports Go Dark: What the Recent Cyberattack Teaches Us About Website Security
After Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin airports were disrupted by a cyberattack on shared systems, it becomes clear: owning secure, independent digital spaces matters more than ever.
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New AI Features in Chrome: What to Expect in 2025
Chrome’s latest AI tools, powered by Gemini, make browsing faster, safer, and more efficient. A quick overview of what’s changing.
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Why the 2025 Instagram Ban Wave Reminds Us to Own Our Websites
The 2025 Instagram ban wave shows how fragile social media presence can be. A personal website gives lasting control and stability.
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What Anthropic’s AI Usage Index Reveals About How We’re Really Using AI
Anthropic’s new report shows how automation is rising, adoption patterns differ across regions, and why enterprises and individuals treat AI very differently.
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Marble AI: From Images to Immersive 3D Worlds
Discover Marble AI, a new model that generates interactive 3D environments from text or images. A step towards spatially intelligent design.
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Navigating AI’s Impact: Key Insights from Sam Altman and Venod Khosla
OpenAI’s Sam Altman and venture capitalist Venod Khosla recently discussed the next 18 months of AI. Here are the key takeaways — and what they might mean for small businesses and independent professionals.
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Navigating the AI Search Shift: Your Practical Guide to Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)
Website traffic is changing with the rise of AI-driven search. Here’s a clear, practical guide to Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO).
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Microsoft’s New In-House AI Models: What Small Businesses Should Know
Microsoft has released its first in-house AI models, MAI-Voice-1 and MAI-1-preview. Here’s what this shift may mean for small businesses online.
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Exploring Google’s Nano Banana: Everyday, Professional, and Creative Possibilities
From personal photos to professional mock-ups, here’s how Google’s Nano Banana image model opens new ways to play, design, and create.
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Gaming: The Overlooked Marketing Channel With 3.5 Billion Players
Gaming has become culture, community, and commerce all at once. But with only 5% of media budgets directed here, it’s still one of the most overlooked marketing channels.
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The Easiest Prompt Formula to 10x Your Results
Great AI answers start with great questions. The RICECO framework gives you a simple way to write prompts that consistently deliver better outputs.
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Four Stages on the Path to Financial Freedom
A simple framework that shows how ordinary people can move from debt to financial freedom, step by step.
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Why Your Website Still Matters in the Age of Platforms
A comic reminder of how creators once shared freely online, and why owning your website is still the most reliable way to reach people.
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8 Practical ChatGPT Prompts to Help You Attract More Clients — Immediately
Use these strategic AI prompts to attract more clients fast — perfect for small business owners who want high-quality content without the hassle.
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Notes on GPT-5, Future AI and What It Might Mean for Us
Personal notes on GPT-5, bold AI predictions and the wider changes ahead — reflections from a web designer’s perspective in Finland.
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Scarcity and Balance: Reflections from Nordic Life
The book *Scarcity* shows how a mindset of lack narrows our vision. Living in Finland, I see how Nordic ideas offer a gentler balance.
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Beyond Pretty Pixels: What Seth Godin Taught Me About Web Design and Branding
Web design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about making a promise, building trust, and connecting with the right people. Notes inspired by Seth Godin’s marketing insights.
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A First Taste of Finland: From Dairy to Agriculture
From creamy yogurt to summer berries, here’s what I’ve learned about Finnish flavours and seasonal farming.
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Financial Milestones by Age: A Quick Savings Guide
Wondering how much to save at each stage of life? A concise guide from your 20s to 60s to help track financial milestones.
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Attraction Marketing: Notes from Chris Do’s Business Psychology Masterclass
What I learned from Chris Do’s masterclass: how attraction marketing balances direct sales and content creation to build trust and win clients without chasing them.
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Instagram Photos, Formats, and Why Your Website Still Matters
Instagram now supports 3:4 photos, Adam Mosseri announced. But small businesses should ask: do we still want social media to dictate format?
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Are Websites Dead? Here's What You Need to Know in 2025
Social media, AI, and platforms like Etsy and Gumroad are reshaping how people buy online. Do businesses still need websites in 2025—or are they obsolete?
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Choosing the Right AI Model: A Practical Comparison
A practical comparison of ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and more — tailored for small business owners.
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