3 Months Of AI-Generated Blog Posts: What The Data Actually Says
I ran a three‑month experiment using AI to publish blog posts on autopilot. This is the actual traffic, workflow, screwups, and what I’d change next.
Richard Lemon
Richard Lemon is a Creative Web Experience Developer at Ideebv, Maastricht. He writes about frontend craft, AI workflows, and tools that make work feel less like work. Youth baseball coach, chronic self-optimizer, builder in public.
Coaching U12 Baseball In The Netherlands Taught Me More About Feedback Than Any Tech Job
Coaching U12 baseball in the Netherlands punched holes in how I thought about feedback and improvement. The same patterns show up in engineering teams, just with fewer grass stains.
My Exact Apple Health Stack After Dropping Whoop (AutoSleep + Bevel + Apple Watch)
I cancelled my Whoop subscription and rebuilt the recovery stack with Apple Watch, AutoSleep, and Bevel. Here is the exact setup, the metrics I track, and what I actually lost.
Automating a 4,000‑Account Twitter Purge Without Getting Banned
How I used SureThing, soft automation, and Twitter’s rate limits to unfollow 4,000 dead accounts at 250 per day without getting banned. Less noise, more signal.
Giving Todoist A 6‑Month Trial: Why NotePlan Didn’t Stick For Me
I spent a year trying to turn NotePlan into my all-in-one productivity cockpit. It never really clicked. Here is why I am giving Todoist a 6‑month intensive trial instead.
My 2026 Biohacking Stack: What I Actually Use vs What I Finally Dropped
A practical breakdown of my 2026 biohacking stack: the habits, supplements, and tools I still use every week—and the flashy biohacks I’ve dropped after real‑world testing.
How I Built a CSS Animation System With Cursor (Without Stack Overflow)
I used Cursor to build a reusable CSS animation system, relying on prompts instead of Stack Overflow threads. This is the exact prompt chain, what worked, and what I had to fix.
Why I Stopped Using Component Libraries And Went Back To Vanilla CSS
I stopped using component libraries and went back to vanilla CSS. Not because of vibes or aesthetics, but because the performance numbers made me feel stupid.
How I Use Cursor + Claude for CSS: A Practical Workflow from a Real Project
A step-by-step look at how I use Cursor and Claude together to design, refactor, and debug CSS in a real project—without sacrificing code quality or control.
Behind the Scenes: Building a Tennis Player Stats API for the Demi Schuurs WTA Project
Go behind the scenes of the Demi Schuurs WTA project and discover how a dedicated tennis player stats API was designed, built, and optimised for doubles-focused performance and reliability.
Launching Crypto Klatsers: From Smart Contract to Live Domain in 24 Hours
Today was a milestone. I successfully launched Crypto Klatsers (KLT), the first unofficial crypto-currency dedicated to the city of Maastricht. It wasn't just about minting a token; it was about building the entire ecosystem from the ground up.
The Invisible Cost of Web Animations and How to Ship Fast, Smooth UI
A practical guide for developers who want every micro-interaction to feel delightful without dragging down performance.