Category: WordPress

  • How I Built a Freakin’ Awesome Website with WordPress and Loveable.dev

    Introduction I built a fully functional, beautifully designed personal website in just two hours—and I didn’t have to sweat the technical stuff. All I had to do was tell Loveable.dev’s AI what I wanted, and it took care of the heavy lifting. It made all the key technical decisions, from choosing the right stack to…

  • The Web is About to Be Appified

    Introduction Since its inception, the web has been built on a document-based model—a system of interlinked pages designed for reading and referencing. For over 30 years, we’ve refined this approach, adding layers of interactivity while still fundamentally treating websites as collections of documents. But that model is now breaking down. The web is shifting away…

  • Why Your Company Sucks at YouTube

    Honestly—most companies are terrible at YouTube. They pour money into high-production videos that nobody watches, treat it like a dumping ground for promotional content, and then wonder why their channel isn’t growing. If that sounds familiar, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Most businesses fail on YouTube because they approach it completely backwards. Instead of thinking like…

  • The Latest AI Models of 2025: A Simple Guide for Everyone

    Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than ever, powering tools that help us write, research, code, and even book services online. But with so many AI models out there, how do you know which one to use? This guide will break down the most popular AI models of 2025 in plain English—including the latest updates to…

  • First Look: Can Loveable.dev build a complex portfolio website?

    Yesterday, while recovering from food poisoning in what felt like the smallest hotel room in Singapore, I decided to take Loveable.dev for a spin—and wow, it blew me away. Click here to see the remade website A great way to test new tools is by recreating an existing website, so I challenged myself to rebuild…

  • The most important choice facing WordPress? Is it a Technology Stack or a Mission?

    As we stand on the edge of a era defined by artificial intelligence and changing user expectations—we should ask: Is WordPress just a specific technology, or is it something bigger? Matías Ventura, Gutenberg Lead Architect discussed how WordPress moves forward while remaining true to its essence, at WordCamp Asia in Manila. If it’s just a…

  • How AI Has Transformed My Approach to Building Digital Products

    I've become obsessed with building using tools like Bolt, Replit, and Loveable, which have completely transformed my workflow. It’s not just about automating tasks; it’s about thinking differently. Instead of following rigid rules, AI allows me to work more fluidly, creatively, and efficiently. Here’s how my process has evolved: 1. Learning to Spot Patterns, Not…

  • The Big Three Existential Threats Facing WordPress

    WordPress has been the dominant force in website creation for over two decades, powering over 40% of the web. But change is coming fast, and the world of digital publishing is shifting beneath our feet. These changes aren’t distant threats—they’re happening now. If WordPress doesn’t adapt, it risks being left behind. Here’s what’s heading our…

  • Remaking the Bob Dylan website with WordPress

    In this tutorial, you’ll learn step-by-step how to create a professional-looking website with WordPress. Watch as I remake the Bob Dylan website in under 30 minutes!

  • YouTube’s Big Bets for 2025

    As YouTube enters 2025, the platform is making strategic moves to solidify its position as the leading hub for digital content. CEO Neal Mohan has outlined YouTube’s big bets for 2025, focusing on cultural influence, creator empowerment, and artificial intelligence (AI). Alongside these initiatives, recent statistics highlight YouTube’s growing dominance in the streaming landscape and…

  • AI, Search, and the Battle for Digital Relevance

    Introduction This post is inspired by a LinkedIn post by Rand Fishkin. His thoughts provide valuable perspective on how AI, search engines, and digital marketing are evolving in today’s landscape. Digital marketing is undergoing a huge shift, driven by advancements in AI tools and changing search behaviors. Businesses, particularly in the B2B sector, are rapidly…

  • How I Built a Killer Newsletter Signup Page with Bolt AI and Omnisend

    I built a fully functional, modern newsletter signup page without writing a single line of code—everything happened through text prompts with Bolt AI. I provided a few brief instructions, and Bolt AI took care of the rest. In this post, I'll explain how I achieved a professional page that even handled deployment as a subdomain…

  • Rand Fishkin Talks About How to Rank in ChatGPT and Other LLM’s

    In a recent LinkedIn post, Rand Fishkin tackled a hot topic for today’s marketers: how do you actually show up in ChatGPT and other large language model (LLM) results? While many might be tempted to search for a secret trick or hack, Rand’s advice is straightforward—focus on creating high-quality, relevant content. The Myth of “Gaming”…

  • How to set up application passwords in WordPress

    Setting Up Application Passwords Per User Profile Each user can generate their own application passwords from their WordPress profile. Here’s how: Using in PootlePhotos

  • How the YouTube Recommendation Algorithm Actually Works

    The YouTube recommendation algorithm is one of the most powerful and mysterious forces on the internet. Many creators wonder why some videos get pushed to more viewers while others seem to disappear. However, YouTube’s recommendation system doesn’t “push” videos to users in the way many think—it actually “pulls” videos based on individual preferences. Let’s break…

  • How AI Built My New Notes App

    A Next-Gen Notes App by Bolt.new I wanted a notes app that I didn’t need to log in to, that was available immediately with no friction, and worked seamlessly in offline mode. With the help of Bolt.new, an AI-powered development tool, I was able to quickly generate a fully functional, feature-rich application. Here’s how it…

  • What Would an Editor-Free WordPress Site Building Platform Look Like?

    I’ve been building apps and websites this week with Bolt.new and Loveable.dev, and I had a eureka moment. I was just about to ask AI to add functionality that would let me edit the website I was building, when I stopped and realized—I didn’t need an editor. Instead of manually tweaking a page, I could…

  • Why Speech-to-AI Will Be the Natural Interface of the Future

    In the history of human-computer interaction, we've seen interfaces evolve from punch cards to keyboards, from mouse-driven graphical user interfaces to touchscreens. Each evolution has brought us closer to a more seamless, intuitive way of communicating with technology. Now, we stand at the edge of the next major shift: speech as the primary interface for…

  • How to Rank in ChatGPT Search

    How to Rank in ChatGPT Search If you want your content to appear in ChatGPT-generated responses, it’s crucial to understand how ChatGPT works. Unlike a traditional search engine that retrieves pages based on direct keyword matches, ChatGPT generates responses by predicting the most likely next words based on vast amounts of training data, including web…

  • 10 Ways to Make Your Typography Pop with WordPress

    Typography plays a crucial role in web design, and WordPress makes it easy to create eye-catching text that grabs your audience’s attention. If you want to elevate your site’s typography, here are ten ways to make your text pop using WordPress. 1. Apply Gradient Text Effects Gradient text is a modern trend that can make…