Everything here is something I actually use in production — tested across real sites, real servers, and real workflows. No affiliate fluff.
The complete guide to proxy types, architecture, and real-world use cases — scraping, OSINT, privacy, and infrastructure. Includes proxy vs. VPN breakdown and when to use each.
Instant technical SEO audit — server status, Schema markup, mobile readiness, load time, title/desc length, HTTPS, and Open Graph checks. Built for the 2026 search landscape.
The definitive source on how Google sees your site. Indexing status, keyword impressions, Core Web Vitals, and coverage errors — all in one place.
Desktop crawler that maps every URL, header, meta tag, and redirect on a site. Fastest way to audit structure, find broken links, and catch redirect chains.
My free instant technical SEO auditor — checks server status, Schema markup, mobile readiness, load time, title/desc length, HTTPS, and Open Graph tags in one scan.
Event-based analytics that tracks real behavior. I build custom events, funnels, and conversion goals — not just pageview counts that don't tell you anything.
Turn GA4, Search Console, and ad data into shareable client dashboards. Free and flexible — I use it to build reporting views without manual spreadsheet exports.
Core AI layer in my workflow. Used for content pipelines, code generation, site assistants, and structured data extraction. Paired with Python scripts for automation at scale.
The automation glue. From web scraping and data processing to API integrations and scheduled jobs — Python is the backbone of every non-trivial workflow I build.
My entire dev environment. Extensions: Live Server, GitLens, Prettier, Python, and Copilot for quick boilerplate. Synced across machines via Settings Sync.
Version control for every project, even solo ones. I commit often, branch for experiments, and use GitHub as a remote backup and deployment trigger where applicable.
Lightweight control panel on a VPS I manage directly. Lower overhead than cPanel, full server control. I run multiple domains, email, and DNS from one panel.
DNS, CDN, DDoS protection, and free SSL. Every domain I manage runs through Cloudflare. The free tier alone covers 90% of what most sites need for speed and security.
Direct server access for anything the control panel can't do. Cron jobs, log tailing, file permissions, manual backups, and troubleshooting — all from the terminal.
The minimum viable security stack for any Linux server. fail2ban auto-bans brute force attempts; ufw manages port rules. First thing I set up on any new VPS.
Search engine for internet-connected devices. Used for infrastructure research, identifying exposed services, and understanding attack surface — defensively.
Domain registration data, nameservers, historical records. I use whois.domaintools.com and SecurityTrails for domain intel — essential starting point for any investigation.
Core Web Vitals auditing. I run this at every site launch, track LCP, CLS, and INP, and use the opportunities panel to prioritize fixes. Built into Chrome DevTools.
Deeper than Lighthouse. Waterfall view of every request, real-browser testing from multiple locations, filmstrip view of page load — the go-to for advanced perf work.
Pageviews don't mean much without context. I set up scroll depth events, CTA click tracking, and form submission goals from day one — so the data is actually useful.
I don't use Claude to replace writing — I use it to move faster on structured work: content outlines, schema markup, code review, research summaries. The human judgment stays in the loop.
Shared hosting is someone else's problem becoming your problem. Running my own VPS means I control the environment, the limits, and the security posture. Costs less, too.
I set up and configure these systems for clients — from GA4 tracking plans to VPS hardening to full SEO infrastructure builds.