Summary In today's episode, I examine how AI art interacts with search engine keywords and user experience. Here's what this means for you. You can use generative tools to replace mediocre, generic content with higher-performing visual assets. You'll also learn these concepts: how search engines use profile data to add context to prompts, why machines…
Summary In today's episode, I conduct an after-action review of a generative AI project used to migrate Substack posts to WordPress. Here's what this means for you. You can refine your own AI-driven development workflows by studying the practical lessons from this implementation. You'll also learn these concepts: performing effective after-action reviews, specifying user interface…
Summary In today's episode, I explore spatial computing through the lens of Apple's Vision Pro and explain why latency, not image quality, is the make-or-break factor for these devices. Here's what this means for you. You'll understand the real reason VR headsets feel off and why evaluating responsiveness is more important than counting pixels before…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through how to diagnose and fix website UX issues using tools like Microsoft Clarity, Hotjar, and Crazy Egg. Here's what this means for you. You gain a systematic approach to improving conversions by focusing first on the pages that already drive revenue rather than tinkering randomly. You'll also learn…
Summary In today's episode, I recommend Microsoft Clarity as a free, simple way to see what visitors actually do on your website. Here's what this means for you. You get session recordings, heat maps, and UX diagnostics that go far beyond what Google Analytics offers, helping you fix real friction points on your site. You'll…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through four free methods for checking whether your website is mobile-friendly and share when to run each one. Here's what this means for you. You gain a practical checklist for keeping your site usable across devices and aligned with Google's mobile-first index. You'll also learn these concepts: how Google's…
Summary In today's episode, I walk through Google's Core Web Vitals and explain what they mean for your website's search rankings heading into 2021 planning. Here's what this means for you. You gain a practical framework for diagnosing and fixing page speed issues that Google will use as a ranking signal, giving you time to…
Cristina asks, “Thank you providing an overview (in layman’s terms) of IBM’s free Cognitive classes which I stumbled across on their website during my job search. Would these classes be helpful to an aspiring UX designer?” UX design itself is one of those things that you want to be clear about doing. It’s different than…
Summary In today's episode, I explore whether IBM's free cognitive classes are worth taking for an aspiring UX designer and break down how UX differs from closely related disciplines. Here's what this means for you. You discover which free IBM design thinking badges actually deliver real value and how to build a well-rounded foundation in…
