Top 6 Automated Video Creation Tools
The AI video creation landscape has completely turned over since 2021 — here are the six tools I'd actually consider today for automated video production
Dec 19, 2021
The Agent Notebook
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422 posts on growth, marketing, sales, processes, business, SEO, GEO, and AI agents — written from the operator's seat.
Top PPC Tools For Enhanced Campaign Performance
The PPC tools that still earn their place in a live ad account — from Google Ads Editor and Optmyzr to Semrush and SpyFu
Aug 9, 2023
What Is VidIQ, And How Does It Work?
vidIQ is a YouTube growth toolkit — browser extension + web app — that layers keyword research, competitor analytics, AI-generated video ideas
Dec 8, 2022
17 White Hat SEO Techniques to Rank on Google in 2026
Updated for AI Search (May 2026) TL;DR: All 17 white-hat techniques below still work in 2026 — and most of them work even better for AI engines
May 2, 2026
Why Your AI Agent Keeps Failing in Production
Most AI agents that work in demos fail in production for the same five reasons. Here's how to diagnose each failure mode and what I've done to fix them across…
Jun 5, 2026
Cost Leadership Strategy: A Definitive Guide
Cost leadership means structurally producing at lower cost than rivals — not just pricing low. Here's how Walmart, Costco, IKEA, Temu
Jun 30, 2020
Buffer Review: Features, Pricing & More
Buffer remains a solid social scheduling tool for small teams — free tier available, AI caption assistance added
Jan 6, 2023
ChatGPT Search vs Google: A Test on 50 Head Terms
I ran the same 50 head terms in ChatGPT search and Google (with AI Overviews) and tracked which sources each engine cited.
May 20, 2026
How To Do Digital Marketing: A Beginner's Guide 2026
Digital marketing in 2026 spans SEO/GEO, paid, social (X, TikTok, Reels), email, and AI-search channels—here's how I approach each as an operator building AI…
Feb 28, 2022
FreeeUp Review 2026: Hiring a Remote Team
FreeUp was a pre-vetted freelance marketplace acquired by The HOTH in 2019; its current operating status is uncertain — here's what I used, what changed
Mar 10, 2022
GEO for Local Business: Get Cited by AI Search
How brick-and-mortar businesses get cited by ChatGPT and Perplexity. Google Business Profile, LocalBusiness schema, NAP consistency, and review velocity
May 30, 2026
A Beginner's Guide To Google Ads Manager Accounts
A Google Ads manager account (formerly MCC) lets you control multiple ad accounts from one dashboard — here's how to set one up and get the most out of it in…
Nov 14, 2021