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Notes from the studio floor

Plain-English writing on what we're building, what we're seeing, and what actually works in 2026 for AI-first software companies. No recycled listicles.

Featured · 13 May 2026

How to build a trading bot that doesn’t blow up (a 2026 architecture guide)

The architecture patterns, risk controls and observability that separate a trading bot that makes money from one that blows up your account.

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13 May 2026 · seo

SEO vs GEO vs AEO vs LLMO: the 2026 alphabet of search, explained

Clear definitions of every search-era acronym that matters in 2026. What is different, what is the same, and what to actually do… Read ›

13 May 2026 · ai-saas

How much does it cost to build an AI SaaS in Australia? The honest 2026 breakdown

Real 2026 numbers for AI SaaS builds in Australia, broken down by scope. What actually drives the cost, what the cheap quotes… Read ›

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