01Distribution
My best revenue month was someone else’s blog post.
A StoryChief listicle sent GenPPT 18,000 visitors who converted at 11.9%. Then it slipped off page one. I hadn’t been tracking it.
I build software and write about SEO, distribution, and AI search.
I run LinkDR, GenPPT, AI SEO Tracker, and an agency called MagicSpace. This site is where I share what works, what breaks, and the data behind each product.
If you are working on your own traffic, grab the launch checklist or browse the articles below.
Products & work
The software products I build and run, plus agency work and teardowns.
- GenPPTTurn documents and messy notes into presentation slides.
- LinkDROutreach software for finding link prospects and earning backlinks.
- AI SEO TrackerTrack whether ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, or Gemini cite your site.
- MagicSpaceSEO agency for software companies and technical products.
- Awesome ToolsA directory of developer and SaaS tools I personally use.
- SEO RoastA 20-minute recorded video teardown of your site’s SEO.
- MagicBuddyAn AI assistant on Telegram for quick research, notes, and drafts.
- Consulting60-minute call on SEO strategy, distribution, or positioning.
Selected writing
Three pieces on distribution, hosting, and search that explain how I work.
02Software
Where to host your Next.js app after Vercel.
Compare managed hosting with running Coolify on your own server, including the costs and tradeoffs.
03Search
How to get cited in AI search.
What the research says about getting cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews, with changes you can make to your content.
Recent articles
Notes on building products, search, and marketing.
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7 Best AI Website Builders in 2026: Describe It, Then Edit It
I compared 7 AI website builders on what they build from one prompt, how much you can edit after, SEO controls, and real 2026 pricing, including AI credits.
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Best Agentic Checkout APIs in 2026 for AI Agents
ACP, UCP, AP2, Rye, Stripe, and Zinc compared. Which agentic checkout API lets an AI agent place a real order, and which only work at opted-in merchants.
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Agentic Payments Explained: How AI Agents Pay in 2026
x402, MPP, AP2, ACP, Visa, and Mastercard. How an AI agent gets permission to spend, pays, checks out, and tracks the order.
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How to Keep a US Address While Living Abroad (2026 Guide)
Do you need a US address abroad? How banks, 401ks, and brokerages enforce address rules, the CMRA trap, and how to keep a working one.
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How I Generate Chrome Extension Store Assets with AI
A three-phase Cursor skill for extension icons, Chrome Web Store promo tiles, benefit slides, and listing copy, with a Peel UI worked example.
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How I Run Minimal AI Evals Across 5 Products
How to build minimal 1-file AI evals for voice, images, decks, and text across production apps like AISEOTracker, GenPPT, and LinkDR.
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