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Thi is just an ongoing list of things to read or watch Foundational / most-recommended Consumer behavior & decision-making Persuasion & negotiation Behavioral biases / advertising Dark patterns / addictive design Sensory / color / iconography Cross-cultural Also mentioned https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=open+claw+optimization -need to look into clustering algorithms to vet sentiment online, comments presumably. zapier to agent […]
Happy 2026! Search Engine Optimization for architects is important particularly because organic search results are often captured by larger organizations even at the local level. Results in general are buried. When I look up architects in Los Angeles, I get sponsored businesses at the very top of my results, then it’s sponsored results. After that […]
When I put together Click Foundry’s new custom WordPress theme after the hack, I knew it would be a process to get the site back up on it feet during off hours or when I could sneak it in. I’ve added a good deal of features and there is more to come. Today, though we’re […]
Complete tutorial on building a lead-capturing AI chatbot using WordPress, OpenAI API, and Discord. Includes free plugin download and step-by-step setup guide for B2B lead generation.
Transform a basic video player into an intelligent streaming system. Learn how to build time-aware video routing that automatically displays different content based on office hours, manual controls.
A technical guide to solving HLS video player issues with Barba.js transitions. Covers player initialization, memory management, and class-based solutions with complete code examples.
Large images kill website performance. Learn to optimize WordPress images using WebP and AVIF formats for 85-93% file size reduction without quality loss. Includes free plugin recommendation.
My new custom WordPress theme is finally up and running! From 2025 WordPress starter to a unique theme in 13 days. Features include HLS live streaming, email copy button, Barba.js integration, and more.
Second iteration of my WordPress image optimizer plugin is complete! After addressing WordPress review feedback on function naming, the plugin is resubmitted and ready for testing. Download now to try automatic JPEG to WebP/AVIF conversion with 50%+ file size reduction.
A complete technical journey building a live HLS video streaming plugin for WordPress, covering Raspberry Pi setup, streaming protocols, JavaScript debugging, and Barba.js integration challenges.
