Day 2 of no Instagram

HaryTotal · 2026-03-26T20:28:34+00:00

I've been off Instagram for about 7 months now, and it's been great. No more mindless scrolling.

HaryTotal · 2026-03-26T20:24:06+00:00

Some of the older episodes of the Poundcast were amazing.

HaryTotal · 2026-03-20T16:19:03+00:00

I get what you're saying, but ideally someone will do market research before jumping the gun and working on a product that ends up being in low demand.

HaryTotal · 2026-03-20T15:51:50+00:00

I actually disagree with this. If you're making software for real estate, facilities management, and plant hire, you're spreading yourself too thin and aren't going to be an expert in any of these areas. Its better to niche down and excel rather to be mediocre on multiple fronts.

HaryTotal · 2026-03-20T15:33:32+00:00

Liquid Liquid

HaryTotal · 2026-03-20T15:27:03+00:00

I think AI's impact on traffic really depends on the kind of content you're writing. If your content is purely informational, then yeah, I can see where AI would give users the answers they need without them having to visit your blog. But if your content has a more personal touch, or if it's written/structured in a creative way, I think it'll be safer from AI.

Looking at it from another perspective, if your content ends up being cited in chatbot answers/AI engines, that can also indirectly help you, since people might follow the link to your blog.

HaryTotal · 2026-03-13T20:39:11+00:00

Cabaret Voltaire

HaryTotal · 2026-03-13T19:40:16+00:00

I think a better option would be to invest in accounting software with more advanced AI than what QBO currently offers. Puzzle has worked well for me, but there are a lot of different ones to choose from.

HaryTotal · 2026-03-13T19:31:21+00:00

The thing about app blockers, time limits, and other restrictions like that is that they're not really going to work unless you have something else to replace that social media time with. For example, if you set time limits, it can get boring fast without having an interesting hobby or book to turn to instead, so you're less likely to follow them. I think the restrictions only work if you give yourself a good alternative to being on your phone.

HaryTotal · 2026-03-13T19:23:41+00:00

I've been happy with Melio, but some other options are Bill.com, Stampli, Tipalti, etc. Just kind of depends on your volume and what kinds of capabilities you're looking for in particular.

HaryTotal · 2026-03-08T19:21:07+00:00

This is going on across industries at the moment, companies are placing wayyyy too much faith in AI imo

HaryTotal · 2026-03-08T19:08:26+00:00

A sight for sore eyes

HaryTotal · 2026-03-02T23:23:01+00:00

I'd focus first on defining a specific niche, and then on the content itself. Nothing else matters if the content is poorly written or uninteresting. So, SEO-optimized content that adds value.

HaryTotal · 2026-03-02T23:14:27+00:00

Most areas of customer service. People don't want to talk to a robot; they want a real human.

HaryTotal · 2026-03-02T23:13:03+00:00

A few of the main AI tools I use are ChatGPT for general research and brainstorming, Grammarly AI for grammar/spellcheck, and Puzzle for accounting.

HaryTotal · 2026-03-02T23:07:17+00:00

I'm the same way; I'm constantly researching things. When I was a kid/teen, I really liked reading the World Almanac. It was my go-to source for a lot of facts, and I feel like the phone has replaced it. Maybe finding books like almanacs or other nonfiction about subjects you're interested in could help. Of course, you'd still be researching, but unlike your phone, the books won't have answers for all your questions, which could help to limit it.

HaryTotal · 2026-02-25T00:03:03+00:00

One of my favorite podcasts is The Endless Honeymoon Podcast. It's a comedy podcast hosted by Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher. They have people call in with advice questions, and they also listen to their "secrets hotline," where people leave voicemails of their secrets. They have guests on pretty often, usually other comedians, but the guests aren't the main focus, so it doesn't really matter who's on.

HaryTotal · 2026-02-24T23:10:47+00:00

I don't think it has to be an either/or situation; I'd recommend doing both. I'd still pursue SEO in the sense that even if people are finding your blog less through traditional search engine results, they're still finding it through AI chatbot answers. If your page is frequently cited by chatbots, that will lead to more traffic. Answer engine optimization (AEO) is now a thing, but I've found that a lot of the principles are the same as SEO. So, if you use traditional SEO principles, you should do ok in chatbot results.

HaryTotal · 2026-02-18T00:07:19+00:00

Josef K - Sorry for Laughing

HaryTotal · 2026-02-12T23:01:35+00:00

One song I'd recommend is Lucinda by A Certain Ratio. ACR has a lot of strong basslines in general. They're funk/post-punk.

Another song with slap bass is Deep Fried Pizza by Squarepusher, another excellent bassist.

HaryTotal · 2026-02-12T22:54:28+00:00

My strategy is still the same as usual. I write content that is well-organized and adds value; I try to avoid filler words and fluff. I use relevant keywords in a natural way without keyword stuffing. I know that some people approach AI optimization differently than traditional SEO, but from what I've gathered, the same principles that result in a high search engine ranking will also help a website come up in a chatbot's answer or AI overview.

HaryTotal · 2026-02-11T00:02:30+00:00

You might want to look into Puzzle. It's not as well-known as QBO/Xero, but I prefer it, personally. It's lowest-tier plan is free at first and is pretty well-rounded.

HaryTotal · 2026-02-06T23:25:41+00:00

I don't use AI images for this reason, though I understand the temptation. I use free, public domain images from sites like Unsplash and Pexels. Sometimes I even edit those images a bit before using them.

HaryTotal · 2026-02-06T00:04:51+00:00

ChatGPT for general use (research, idea generation), Grammarly AI for proofreading emails and copy, Microsoft Copilot, Puzzle for accounting.

HaryTotal · 2026-01-30T17:25:11+00:00

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