Ideas, experiments and lessons
Web design, 3D visuals and AI automation, from the projects I work on every day.
Notes from real projects
What I learn building websites, 3D product images and AI workflows for clients, written down so you can use it too.
Elementor or Gutenberg? How I Choose a WordPress Builder for Each Client
Both build great WordPress sites. The right choice depends on who edits the site, how custom the design is and how fast it needs to load.
Read articleI Stopped Clicking in Blender. Now I Write Prompts.
What happened when I handed a 3D product pipeline to an AI agent, and why the prompt turned out to be the real skill.
Read articleThe 5-Part Prompt Brief I Use for Every AI Task
Most bad AI output comes from a bad brief. This simple structure gets consistent results, whether you are writing, analyzing or automating.
Read articleHDRI Lighting: The Fastest Way to Make Product Renders Look Real
Realistic renders are mostly about light. Here is how I use HDRI environments to get believable reflections and shadows in minutes.
Read articleWhy Your Next Product Photo Shoot Might Be a 3D Render
Wall rails, shoe racks and chairs that were never photographed. A look at when a render beats a camera, and when it does not.
Read articleOnly 35% of Small Businesses Have This Free Google Tool. Do You?
A Google Business Profile is the easiest local SEO win there is. How to set it up properly and turn reviews into new customers.
Read articleDark Mode Isn't Automatically Better. Here's How to Design It Right.
Dark designs look sleek, but research shows light mode is often easier to read. When to use dark, and how to do it without hurting usability.
Read articleMy Website Now Speaks 10 Languages. It Took One Afternoon.
Adding a language switcher without rebuilding a single page, and the honest trade-offs of machine translation.
Read articleGoHighLevel Explained: Is the All-in-One Platform Right for Your Business?
CRM, funnels, email, booking and automations in one place. What GoHighLevel does well, where it is overkill, and how to start.
Read article95.9% of Home Pages Fail Basic Accessibility. Five Fixes Anyone Can Make.
Low contrast, missing alt text and messy headings shut people out. Simple fixes that make your site usable for everyone.
Read articleMCP, Explained Like You Run a Small Business
The technology behind AI that can actually use your tools, in plain words, with real examples and real limits.
Read articleUsing AI Images in Your Brand? Know These Rules First.
AI image tools are fast and tempting. What to watch for with consistency, ownership and trust before they go into your branding.
Read articleRanking on Google Isn't Enough Anymore. Now You Need to Get Cited by AI.
More people ask ChatGPT and Google's AI answers before they ever click a link. Here's how to make your site the source they quote.
Read articleAlmost 6 in 10 Visits Are on Phones. Is Your Website Designed for That?
Mobile now drives most web traffic, worldwide and in the Philippines. What mobile-first design really means and how to check your site.
Read articleThe 3-Second Test Your Homepage Is Probably Failing
Visitors decide in seconds if they're in the right place. Three questions your hero section has to answer before anyone scrolls.
Read articleHalf of Websites Send Images Too Big for Phones. Here's the Fix.
Oversized images are the easiest speed problem to fix. How to size, compress and use modern formats like WebP and AVIF.
Read articleFrom Figma to WordPress Without Losing the Design on the Way
Why the live site rarely matches the mockup, and the handoff habits that keep it pixel-close on every screen size.
Read articleYour Website Is Slow and Google Noticed. Core Web Vitals in Plain English.
The three speed scores that affect your rankings, what they really measure, and the fixes that make the biggest difference.
Read articlen8n vs Zapier vs Make: Which One Should a Small Team Pick in 2026?
Three automation platforms, three very different philosophies. An honest comparison from someone who builds workflows for clients.
Read articleFrom One Photo to a 3D Model: What AI Image-to-3D Can Really Do
AI can now turn a photo into a textured 3D model in minutes. I tested it on real product work. Here's where it shines and where it breaks.
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