How Small Business Owners Are Really Using AI (According to Reddit)

Every once in a while, I come across a Reddit thread that feels like a goldmine—and this one definitely fit the bill. Titled “How did you use AI to improve your small business?” the post sparked an open, practical discussion among entrepreneurs, freelancers, and solo founders. It wasn’t just theory or hype—it was real people using AI in …

From Blog Builder to Business Backbone? The Rise and Limits of WordPress in the No-Code Era

When we talk about no-code development today, the conversation quickly turns to platforms like Bubble, Webflow, and Make. But long before these tools emerged, one name quietly led the charge in democratizing website creation: WordPress. WordPress launched in 2003 as a blogging tool. Over time, thanks to its open-source roots and plugin-based ar…

Why Writing for Business Still Matters—Even in the Age of AI

When I first started writing content for Seattle-area professionals and small businesses, I thought I had it all figured out. I had excelled in English during college and grad school, and I was working as a technical writer at Microsoft. Writing was my thing—how hard could it be to write for local businesses? Turns out, a lot harder than I ex…