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My AI-Built App Was Broken. Here’s the 5-Step Process I Used to Debug It. You’ve been there. You’re “vibe coding” with an AI agent. You feed it a brilliant Product Requirements Document (PRD), and in minutes, it generates a beautiful, functional-looking application. You open the admin panel for the – oh, let’s say, lead-gen SaaS
How to Actually Integrate Payments with AI You’re solving business problems and that means when your app is ready for a payment gateway, you need it fast. You’re not afraid of the Stripe API. What you’re frustrated by is the endless, token-burning loop of arguing with your AI assistant. You ask for a simple integration,
We’ve seen this question pop up on our free Weekly AI Zoom meetings a few times: “How do you move your application directly from Replit to Bolt?” Let’s clear this up: I don’t do that. What you might have seen was a parallel build, where I built the same app (a reading app for kindergartners)
Understanding the Hidden Instructions Behind AI Conversations What is a User Prompt? What is a System Prompt? Why Understanding What a System Prompt Is Matters Why You Can’t Always Edit the System Prompt (Like in Replit) Gaining Control: Build Your Own Assistant with System Prompts Best Practices for Prompting When System Control is Limited Final
IDE stands for Integrated Development Environment. It’s a tool that allows you to write code, interact with the terminal and your console, and run commands—all in one integrated panel. Replit, Lovable, and Bolt – mostly what we’ve been using on our free weekly AI calls – are cloud IDE’s. To run code on your own
On one of our free weekly AI Zoom calls, the topic of context windows came up in a big way. What started as a side note turned into an in-depth discussion. Multiple participants had questions about how context windows actually work and why they can derail even experienced AI builders during app development. Given how
Have you been weeks into building an app with an AI coding assistant, made it 80% of the way, and then every feature you told the AI to build went off the rails? Features broke. The interface is different between pages. Buttons stopped working. Chaos ensued. Your blood boils and you go onto Reddit to
Is your AI agent in Replit, Bolt, or Lovable stuck in an error loop and not fixing the problem with your app? There’s a problem with your app the AI built. You tell the AI ‘there is a problem, fix it.’ The AI reports that ‘yes, there’s a problem, let me fix it.’ It tells
What if your socks had AI and GPS so that you never, ever lost a sock again? It sounds a bit out there, right? Well, that’s the imaginary product – let’s call it “Socks Niche” – I’m going to use as an example to show you how to create ads very quickly to test a
If you’ve already worked in Bolt, Lovable, Replit, or other AI coding tools, this is for you as you’re already familiar with what we’re referencing. If you haven’t already worked in them, it’s alright, you can read through this post so you know what to expect when you do get into those apps. Be sure
No-code tools like Bolt or Replit are fantastic for building a great prototype application quickly. You can get an app up and running really fast using these platforms. However, as those applications start to get bigger, you might run into a frustrating issue: the AI assisting you can lose context about the application itself. This can lead to a “death loop” where changes break things that were previously working. Here is how to keep that from happening.
Your Guide to a Product Requirements Document You might have stumbled upon some advice in vibe coding subreddits telling you to start your no code project with a “PRD.” If you’re new to all this, that acronym might sound a little intimidating, maybe even like something only seasoned developers use – which they do. But
Are you tired of having the same product images for your products as everybody else? Getting amazing images for drop shipping, ads, or e-commerce of any type is so easy right now with ChatGPT 4.5’s new image generation tool. Let us show you some examples of how you can use this in your small business.
Yes, it can! Did you know you can create a custom forecasting app to predict future business trends without writing a single line of code? Imagine having a tailored forecasting web app built specifically for your business. This kind of app can support practically any forecasting solution you need, whether it’s predicting sales, inventory requirements,
Lately we’ve been a little quiet on our blog! For the last half of the year, our small but mighty team has done a lot of testing and research in regards to current successful marketing trends. We’ll divulge our findings in our blog throughout 2025. If you want daily snippets of our insights, subscribe to
When it comes to search optimization (SEO), national chains may have big budgets, but you have the local advantage. Google Smart Search prioritizes relevance and proximity, meaning your small business can outrank national competitors in local searches. The key is to optimize your website for local SEO with a few simple, high-impact strategies. What is
Google’s ever-evolving search algorithm, often referred to as “Smart Search,” aims to deliver the most relevant and helpful results to users. While this is great for consumers, it can present a challenge for small businesses
In the competitive landscape of SMBs, optimizing sales support and administrative tasks is essential for driving growth and success. Language Model Systems (LLMs), such as AI-powered assistants and automation tools, have emerged as invaluable assets for businesses seeking to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and elevate their sales support and administrative functions. Streamlined Communication AI-powered tools
Providing exceptional customer service is crucial for the success and growth of SMBs. With the advent of Language Model Systems (LLMs), such as AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants, SMBs now have access to innovative tools that can transform their customer support operations. LLMs offer a wide range of benefits from streamlining interactions to delivering personalized
A website is often the first point of contact between a business and its potential customers. For some ecommerce models, it’s becoming the only point of contact between a business and new or existing customers. A digital storefront represents the brand, its values, and its offerings. As such, ensuring that a website is not only
Whether you sell products, experiences, or services, having a robust online presence is essential for success. Your website serves as the digital storefront for your business, where first impressions matter significantly. A well-designed website can attract customers, build trust, and most importantly – facilitate sales. Conversely, an outdated or poorly constructed site can deter potential
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