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notes on paid acquisition, ai tooling, building, and the occasional nutra affiliate post-mortem. updated when i have something worth saying.
Sep 18, 2026 · 18 min read
VidAI VidAI Review: Honest Take on AI Video Automation for Faceless Channels VidAI review 2026: honest testing of AI video automation for faceless YouTube. Real pricing, channel results, and whether it delivers on the promise. Sep 16, 2026 · 14 min read
facebook ads Best Facebook Ads Spy Tools in 2026 — An Honest Comparison We compared the best Facebook ads spy tools in 2026 — AdSpy, BigSpy, PowerAdSpy, Atria, and more. Honest pricing, real use cases, no affiliate fluff. Sep 15, 2026 · 12 min read
google ads The Ceramic Coating Marketing Playbook: How to Sell More High-Ticket Protection Services Ceramic coating marketing is not standard Google Ads with a higher CPC. Here is the exact framework for targeting buyer-intent keywords, pre-qualifyin… Sep 15, 2026 · 13 min read
google ads Google Ads Template for Car Detailers — Free Download Campaign structure, ad copy, landing page wireframe, negative keywords, and measurement setup for detailers running google ads on $500+/day. Sep 15, 2026 · 3 min read
google ads Google Ads Agency vs Freelancer — Which Should You Hire in 2026? google ads agency vs freelancer in 2026: real pricing, silent costs, and which model fits your spend. from someone managing $2.4m across 28 clients. Sep 15, 2026 · 15 min read
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