01Search
Focus on 3 money keywords, not 1,000 slop posts.
Blitz SEO puts every edit, internal link, and backlink behind one page for 30 days. The first sprint took a page from position 11 to position 3.
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 search, hosting, and AI answers 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.
03AI search
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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30 Open-Source SEO Skills for Claude Code, Cursor and Codex (and How to Chain Them)
Install 30 open-source SEO skills in Claude Code, Cursor or Codex with one command. Four chained workflows that end in merged PRs, proof-backed posts and links.
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10 Best AI Video Generators in 2026
10 AI video generators compared on script-to-video, avatars, cinematic models, APIs, and October 2026 pricing, from MakeAIVideo ($9/mo) to Runway and Veo 3.1.
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10 Best Social Media Scheduling Tools in 2026
10 social media scheduling tools compared on networks, bulk upload, APIs, and October 2026 pricing, from PostEverywhere ($9/mo) and Buffer to Sprout Social.
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Apex Trader Funding Rules in 2026: Evaluation, Drawdown and Payouts
Apex Trader Funding 2026 rules for 25K, 50K, 100K & 150K accounts: 50% consistency, $52,100 safety net, 6-payout cap, Intraday vs EOD drawdown & Legacy plans.
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Apex vs Topstep in 2026: Rules, Fees and Payouts Compared
Apex Trader Funding vs Topstep on a 50K account: list prices, EOD vs intraday drawdown, platforms, commissions, consistency rules and payout caps.
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Best Prop Trading Firms in 2026: 11 Compared on Payouts, Drawdowns & Fees
FTMO, Topstep, FundedNext and Apex rated on payouts, drawdowns and real fees, with seven more firms compared. Checked on each firm's own pages.
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FTMO vs Topstep in 2026: CFDs vs Futures, Fees and Payouts
FTMO sells one-time CFD challenges and a monthly futures plan. Topstep sells futures only. Rules, 50K costs and payouts compared from each firm's own pages.
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Prop Firm Pass Rates in 2026: What Each Firm Publishes
Published prop firm pass and payout rates in 2026: 16.8% per attempt vs 51.8% per person at Topstep, 17.2% paid, and 12 sourced rows.
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Fastest Payout Online Casinos in Canada (2026)
Published payout policies for Canadian players: Interac times in Ontario and Alberta, crypto withdrawal fees, approval delays, KYC and payout limits.
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