A builder's notes on shipping software, ranking pages, and figuring out the rest — by Kent Gigger.https://kentgigger.com/https://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-agents-dispatch-scheduled-tasks-computer-use/https://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-agents-dispatch-scheduled-tasks-computer-use/I've been running Claude's new agent tools for weeks. Here's what gets work off your desk and what's just homework with better typography.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-chat-vs-cowork-vs-code/https://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-chat-vs-cowork-vs-code/Claude Desktop has three modes: Chat, Cowork, and Code. Here's when to use each, what they're actually good at, and where each one falls apart.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:44:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-escape-escape-shortcut/https://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-escape-escape-shortcut/Double-tap Escape in Claude Code to rewind your conversation, undo file changes, and retry from any point. Stop wasting context on correction messages.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:42:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-thinking-triggers/https://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-thinking-triggers/Control how hard Claude Code thinks with trigger words (ultrathink, think harder) and the /effort command. Here's what each does and when I reach for them.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:33:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-conversation-history/https://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-conversation-history/Resume any Claude Code session with --continue or --resume. Plus how to search your full history, name sessions, and a custom /history command.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:17:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/osint-cyber-security/https://kentgigger.com/posts/osint-cyber-security/What I learned about OSINT after watching a teenager dominate DEF CON, and why I'm rethinking how much of my life is publicly available.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-effort-parameter/https://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-effort-parameter/Use /effort in Claude Code to control thinking depth, tool calls, and response length. Here's what low, medium, high, max, and auto actually do.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/line-breaks-in-markdown/https://kentgigger.com/posts/line-breaks-in-markdown/How to create a markdown new line without starting a new paragraph. Backslash, double space, HTML br, and Enter compared across GitHub, VS Code, Obsidian, and more.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-export-save-conversation/https://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-export-save-conversation/Save a Claude Code conversation with /export, resume it with --continue, or share it as a file. Quick reference for every method.Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/how-to-be-cool/https://kentgigger.com/posts/how-to-be-cool/A dad's guide to coolness after being stumped by my son's question. Real talk on authentic swagger without the try-hard vibes. Sometimes, less is more.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/i-audited-my-astro-blog/https://kentgigger.com/posts/i-audited-my-astro-blog/I audited my Astro blog after months of neglect. Broken headings, invalid structured data, dead affiliate links, accessibility failures. Every fix.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:13:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-updated-workflow/https://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-updated-workflow/My full Claude Code workflow for 2026. Knowledge base system, custom slash commands, cross-project task tracking, background tasks, MCPs, subagents, and coding from my phone.Sun, 15 Feb 2026 01:05:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-hash-memory-shortcut/https://kentgigger.com/posts/claude-code-hash-memory-shortcut/Use the # shortcut in Claude Code to save persistent instructions that load automatically every session. Build up project context over time instead of repeating yourself.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:12:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/make-life-harder-on-purpose/https://kentgigger.com/posts/make-life-harder-on-purpose/Why boycotts, friction, and inconvenience might be the best things for our mental health and attention spans in an age of instant gratification.Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:50:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/ai-agents-jquery-moment/https://kentgigger.com/posts/ai-agents-jquery-moment/Building AI agents in 2025 feels exactly like the browser wars - fragmented, painful integrations everywhere. MCP might be the jQuery moment we need.Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:33:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/why-dev-work-boring-how-to-fix/https://kentgigger.com/posts/why-dev-work-boring-how-to-fix/Software development gets boring when you just check boxes. Learn how chasing everyday technical challenges creates the tension that makes dev work exciting again.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/seo-alone-building-a-site-progress-03/https://kentgigger.com/posts/seo-alone-building-a-site-progress-03/July-September 2025 SEO experiment update. I said monthly updates, then life happened. Real backlinks appeared, Google's still being Google, and I'm hoarding analytics tools like they're going out of style.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:50:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/headless-cms-essentials/https://kentgigger.com/posts/headless-cms-essentials/Headless CMS separates content from presentation for ultimate flexibility. Real stories from enterprise DDOS attacks, WordPress disasters, and why I chose Astro for this site.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:30:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/how-to-password-protect-your-website-with-htaccess-file/https://kentgigger.com/posts/how-to-password-protect-your-website-with-htaccess-file/Learn how to use htaccess file and htpasswd file to password protect any web page or directory with step-by-step instructions, security best practices, and troubleshooting tips for 2025.Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:45:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/tech-chaos-and-wild-stories-from-july/https://kentgigger.com/posts/tech-chaos-and-wild-stories-from-july/Google dismantled Windsurf for $2.4B, and AI cheating tools are now VC-funded. Silicon Valley officially became the Wild West in July 2025Sat, 02 Aug 2025 06:07:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/building-with-ai-systems/https://kentgigger.com/posts/building-with-ai-systems/From babysitting AI agents to scaling automated development my journey building self-improving AI code systems with Claude.Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:21:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/will-ai-replace-engineering-jobs/https://kentgigger.com/posts/will-ai-replace-engineering-jobs/Will AI replace engineering jobs? Explore how AI transforms roles, creates opportunities, and why engineers remain essential.Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/build-yourself-to-fit-your-real-life/https://kentgigger.com/posts/build-yourself-to-fit-your-real-life/How to build yourself through proven strategies for growth, confidence, and authentic personal developmentTue, 08 Jul 2025 23:20:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/your-brain-on-ai-study-update/https://kentgigger.com/posts/your-brain-on-ai-study-update/To AI or Not to AI - That's the Real QuestionTue, 08 Jul 2025 13:50:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/your-brain-on-ai/https://kentgigger.com/posts/your-brain-on-ai/Don't outsource the most valuable skill you have.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/setting-and-building-a-product-strategy-for-all-product-managers/https://kentgigger.com/posts/setting-and-building-a-product-strategy-for-all-product-managers/Product strategy isn't just setting goals. Here's my 5-step framework to build strategy that actually guides your team.Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:01:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/seo-alone-building-a-site-progress-01/https://kentgigger.com/posts/seo-alone-building-a-site-progress-01/May 2025 SEO experiment update. Perfect Lighthouse scores, Google's selective indexing mystery, and unexpected keyword rankings. Join the journey!Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/seo-alone-building-a-site-progress-02/https://kentgigger.com/posts/seo-alone-building-a-site-progress-02/June 2025 SEO experiment update. Another month gone by. Join the journey!Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/tech-chaos-and-wild-stories-from-june/https://kentgigger.com/posts/tech-chaos-and-wild-stories-from-june/From $29B Meta fundraising to mind-reading robots, 42 insane tech moments from June that made my SEO experiment look adorably quaint.Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:07:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/why-ai-tools-are-making-software-engineers-less-capable/https://kentgigger.com/posts/why-ai-tools-are-making-software-engineers-less-capable/A developer's candid take on AI tools in software engineering—balancing productivity gains with the critical thinking skills that make engineers truly valuable in tech.Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/what-qualities-make-a-great-engineering-leader/https://kentgigger.com/posts/what-qualities-make-a-great-engineering-leader/Being a leader isn't about having all the answers, or being able to answer every question on your own. It's about taking the time to truly be accessible and available to your team members. Be someone who truly helps those around you.Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/learning-to-fly-a-helicopter-the-beginning-of-the-adventure/https://kentgigger.com/posts/learning-to-fly-a-helicopter-the-beginning-of-the-adventure/Learning how to fly helicopters takes time, patience and a few basic requirements.Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/remembering-my-dad/https://kentgigger.com/posts/remembering-my-dad/How do you put a father to rest? How do you say goodbye to someone who meant so much to you? Where do you start when there's so much to say?Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/spending-quality-time-with-family/https://kentgigger.com/posts/spending-quality-time-with-family/Life hits hard, but family makes it easier. Connect with loved ones to create meaningful memories - time together is an investment that always pays off tenfold.Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/make-google-products-work-with-your-work-email/https://kentgigger.com/posts/make-google-products-work-with-your-work-email/Connect any email address to Google services in minutes. Avoid the 'Unable to add users' error when sharing Google Analytics, Data Studio, or Tag Manager with co-worker who don't have Google accounts.Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/why-does-the-trailing-slash-matter-a-short-history/https://kentgigger.com/posts/why-does-the-trailing-slash-matter-a-short-history/The trailing slash started as technical necessity, now it's about consistency and SEO. Pick one style, redirect the other, and use it sitewide. Don't stress over the absurdity.Sat, 28 Jun 2025 14:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/ai-is-the-death-of-outbound/https://kentgigger.com/posts/ai-is-the-death-of-outbound/AI was supposed to supercharge outbound. Instead, it's killing it. Here's why hyper-personalization creates spam fatigue & what replaces it.Thu, 29 May 2025 12:50:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/can-seo-alone-build-an-audience-in-the-age-of-ai/https://kentgigger.com/posts/can-seo-alone-build-an-audience-in-the-age-of-ai/SEO vs. AI: Can a blog grow without social media? Follow my year-long experiment where keyword strategy meets blind optimism and occasional despair.Wed, 28 May 2025 12:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/how-to-actually-get-things-done-in-tech/https://kentgigger.com/posts/how-to-actually-get-things-done-in-tech/True success? Make decision-makers happy, then walk away.Thu, 15 May 2025 07:08:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/canonical-url/https://kentgigger.com/posts/canonical-url/A canonical page is the representative of a group of duplicate pages from one domain. Google needs to pick know which of the duplicate pages it should send traffic to.Thu, 15 May 2025 03:53:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/dont-bench-your-idea/https://kentgigger.com/posts/dont-bench-your-idea/Don't hold back! Your unique voice matters, even in crowded spaces.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:19:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/seeing-through-my-little-ones-eyes/https://kentgigger.com/posts/seeing-through-my-little-ones-eyes/A father reflects on how his toddler's wonder-filled exploration reveals life's overlooked details.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:30:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/side-project-purgatory/https://kentgigger.com/posts/side-project-purgatory/Chasing new coding projects while the almost-finished ones gather digital dust, despite knowing they deserve to ship.Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:50:00 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/career-lesson-ive-learned/https://kentgigger.com/posts/career-lesson-ive-learned/Life is hard enough with out knowing what company you should be working with and how to get what you need out of your career.Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:35:20 GMThttps://kentgigger.com/posts/how-to-create-a-dynamic-sitemap-with-nextjs/https://kentgigger.com/posts/how-to-create-a-dynamic-sitemap-with-nextjs/Boost your SEO with dynamic sitemaps! Like having a scout in the dugout, they guide search engines to all your content. Don't leave indexing to chance - automate it!Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:35:20 GMT