Tools I Use.
The tools I actually use to create, design, experiment, and build on the web.
These are the main tools I use right now. I still explore, test, and try out others, but these are the ones I actually rely on in my workflow and keep experimenting with.
Google Gemini
Code Snippets & Notebook Connection
I turn to Gemini for quick HTML, CSS, and JavaScript snippets, especially when connected with Gemini Notebook for more context, system guidelines, and clean code generation.
Google AI Studio
Prototyping & Web Application Engine
My main laboratory for experimenting, testing fresh model ideas, and building full-stack websites and interactive pages from scratch, and started experimenting with building web applications.
Codex / Coding LLMs
Pages, Sections, Snippets & Tools
I turn to Codex when crafting complex UI sections, interactive snippets, and custom lightweight web tools using pure HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Z.ai
Front-End Sections & Tool Scaffolding
Another trusted coding model I use to shape pages, layout sections, interactive components, and utility tools with solid HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Google Antigravity
Autonomous Multi-File Coding & Systems
This one is actually same purpose as Codex and Z.ai for assembling pages and layouts, but now also experimenting with browser agents.
Systeme.io
All-in-One Funnel, Course & Email Engine
Where I run my automated email broadcasts, high-converting lead funnels, and digital product portals. It handles everything in one place without needing five separate subscriptions.
HTMLeditor.live
Visual Workspace & Instant Live Preview
My own workspace where I test AI-generated code with an instant live preview and visual editing. It lets me see and refine clean semantic HTML and CSS on the fly.
Oxygen Builder
Visual WordPress Theme & Site Builder
A WordPress plugin that transforms your setup into a real development builder, letting you craft custom themes, layouts, and pages with clean, bloated-free code.
Cloud86
High-Performance WordPress Hosting
The reliable, ultra-fast hosting provider I use for WordPress sites when speed, uptime, and solid support are essential.
Google Search Console
Search Health, Queries & Indexation
My direct window into how Google indexes my domains. I use it to check real search queries, verify page health, and ensure my content gets found.
Bing Webmaster Tools
Bing Indexing & AI Engine Grounding
I use Bing Webmaster Tools for submitting URLs instantly via IndexNow and making sure my sites are properly indexed across Bing and grounded in Copilot.
Google Cloud Platform
Publish Websites & Deploy Web Apps
I use Google Cloud to publish websites and deploy the web applications and tools I create inside Google AI Studio, giving them fast serverless scale.
WordPress
Foundational Content Management System
WordPress is the tool I started building websites with years ago, and it remains a battle-tested open-source backbone for rich editorial projects.
Namecheap
Domain Registration & Management
The trusted service I use for registering domain names and keeping my portfolio organized with simple DNS settings.
Spaceship
Domain Registration & Email Hosting
A modern, snappy platform I use for quick domain registrations and clean business email hosting.
Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Graphics, Image Editing & Brand Identity
The tools I started with to create digital graphics, retouch images, and craft brand identities and vector logos with pixel precision.
Affinity Suite
100% Free Adobe Alternative
I discovered Affinity when searching for a genuine alternative to Adobe that is 100% free with no monthly subscription. Currently testing it to see how smoothly it fits my permanent workflow.
Upscayl
Free Local AI Image Upscaler
A great free, open-source tool you can run directly on your computer to upscale photos and graphics without cloud costs or loss of clarity.
DaVinci Resolve
Long-Form Video Editing & Color
DaVinci Resolve is where I edit my long-form videos. The free tier is remarkably capable and delivers cinema-grade timeline editing.
CreateStudio
Snappy Short Videos (Up to 2-3 min)
It's easy to use, simple software for creating short videos if you like manual editing of animation in your video.
FocuSee
Automated Zoom & Screen Capture
I discovered FocuSee when looking for something cooler than standard OBS for screen recordings. It creates nice automatic zooms, but since it lacks a full timeline editor, I usually bring the clips into DaVinci to finish.
OBS Studio
Reliable Screen Capture & Recording
The tool I originally started screen recording with. It is open source, lightweight, and works exceptionally well for clean, no-lag desktop captures.
Midjourney
Artistic Visuals & Cinematic Motion
My absolute favorite AI image engine, with over 100,000 images created. Also great for bringing still art to life with subtle, high-aesthetic motion.
ChatGPT
Brainstorming, Copy, Angles & Concept Art
I use ChatGPT everyday for brainstorming angles, drafting copy, generating initial concept images, and exploring new project ideas through open dialogue.
Google Flow
Generative Video & High-Fidelity Visuals
I use Google Flow for generating experimental imagery, high-fidelity visual motion, and exploring new video and image model capabilities as they advance.
Grok Imagine
Fast Video Generation with Audio
I use Grok Imagine to turn still images into cinematic motion, experiment with animation, and generate new visuals when exploring a creative direction.
Paper & Pencil
First Principles & Creative Writing
I am actively trying to do more of this. Writing by hand is a true secret power for clarifying ideas and diagramming layouts before touching any screen.
Gemini Notebook
Research, Projects & Grounded Knowledge Base
I use Gemini Notebook for gathering research, tracking active project milestones, planning website structures, and building a grounded knowledge base with project rules and documentation.
Obsidian
Private Offline Project Vault
I use Obsidian as my private, local vault for project archives. It is simple, powerful, and keeps all my notes in plain Markdown files that I own completely.
Google Workspace
Work Email, Docs, Google Meet & Collaboration
My daily operational backbone for professional custom-domain work email, collaborative docs, spreadsheets, client video calls on Google Meet, and organized drive storage.
