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Notes from the build.
What I learn running AI automation in production: the tools, the real costs, and the parts that break. Written for owners who want a straight answer.
AI Agents Examples: 7 I'd Actually Build Before You Touch a Chatbot
Most 'AI agent' demos are toys. Here are seven real examples worth building, ranked in the order I'd actually build them.
Read postZapier vs Make vs n8n: How I'd Actually Choose Between Them
A practical way to decide between Zapier, Make, and n8n based on who maintains the thing after launch, not just feature lists.
Read postWhat Is Customer Onboarding Software, and Do You Actually Need It?
Customer onboarding software automates the setup, welcome, and first-use steps for new customers so nobody falls through the cracks between signup and first value.
Read postHow I Decide Which Task to Automate First (It's Never the One You Think)
Every business owner I talk to wants to automate the flashy thing first. Here's the three-question test I actually use to pick the right task to automate.
Read postMake.com vs Zapier: Which One Should You Actually Use?
Make.com is cheaper and more flexible for complex workflows. Zapier is faster to set up and easier for simple ones. Here's how I actually pick between them.
Read postThe Zapier Alternative Question: What to Actually Compare Before You Switch
I moved my own automation off Zapier and onto n8n on a VPS. Here's what actually changed, what it cost, and who should not bother.
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