AI that ships What our automation calculator taught us about what Canadian businesses waste money on Last month we built an automation ROI calculator: pick your boring tasks, put in the hours and the hourly cost,… Oct 6, 2026
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AI that ships How to automate business processes with AI: a plain-English guide for Canadian businesses Somewhere in Canada right now, a meeting is wrapping up with the words “we should be doing something with AI,”… Sep 21, 2026
AI that ships What an AI readiness assessment actually looks at (and what a good one costs) “AI readiness assessment” sounds like something that comes with a 40-page deck and a workshop where everyone gets sticky notes.… Aug 19, 2026
Run your WordPress site Why I Built C7 LaunchPad (And Why I Still Love WordPress Anyway) Happy Canada Day! Welcome to the updated c-Seven site. First, a bit of backstory. I didn’t come to WordPress as… Jul 2, 2026
Self-hosted tools We Launched a Store. On Father’s Day. On Go Skateboarding Day. The Stars Don’t Mess Around. Today is June 21, 2026. It’s Father’s Day. It’s Go Skateboarding Day. And as of right now, the C7 Plugin… Jun 21, 2026
AI that ships The Weekend an Idea Built Its Own Home It started with a gadget and a bad habit. The gadget is a Plaud, a little AI voice recorder that… Jun 1, 2026
Run your WordPress site Tips for going on an information diet in 2026 The 2026 World Happiness Report came out last month, and one stat stuck with me. About a decade ago, Canada… Apr 20, 2026
AI that ships Tips for which AI you should actually use in 2026? A Guide for People Who Just Want to Get Stuff Done. Look, I’m going to level with you: the AI… Mar 20, 2026
AI that ships A Valentine’s love letter to vibe coding (it’s complicated) Happy Valentine’s Day! Instead of writing about roses and chocolates, I figured I’d write about my other great love affair… Feb 14, 2026
Run your WordPress site What I learned from inheriting other people’s websites. It’s October, which means it’s officially acceptable to talk about horror. And after 20+ years of running c-Seven, I’ve got… Oct 31, 2025
Run your WordPress site What I learned from doing dial up tech support in the 90’s The last official job I ever had was in the late 90’s and was ultimately the pre-cursor to c-Seven. The… Jun 3, 2025
Run your WordPress site The biggest fork in the road for estimating the cost of a website When a client asks, “How much does a website cost?” the first thing we always ask is… Are we designing… Apr 19, 2025
AI that ships Why you should get AI to ghostwrite your content. A controversial take. First, let me start with a genuine apology to professional copywriters. The rise of AI has disrupted the industry in… Mar 2, 2025
Run your WordPress site Tips for when to Build an App (And Why You Probably Shouldn’t) In today’s digital world, it’s easy to assume that if you’re building something online, you need an app. After all,… Feb 3, 2025
AI that ships Happy New Year! Now what? Tips for getting help from AI for 2025 planning As the calendar flips to another year, the age-old question arises: “What are your New Year’s resolutions?” Typically, this would… Jan 1, 2025
AI that ships Tips for creating holiday cards using AI The holiday season is here, and with it comes the joy of giving. While store-bought holiday cards are convenient, there’s… Dec 13, 2024
AI that ships Tips for using AI in your daily life Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an incredible tool for simplifying everyday tasks, and with ChatGPT, you have a personal assistant… Nov 15, 2024
Run your WordPress site Tips for what drone to buy First off lets get the elephant out of the room. Why are you writing an article about which drone to… Oct 1, 2024
AI that ships Tips for adding a chatbot to your website So, you’ve decided to slap a chatbot onto your website because, hey, it’s 2024, and everyone’s doing it. It’s the… Sep 16, 2024
AI that ships Tips for getting images for your website When it comes to designing a website, one of the most critical elements is the imagery you choose. As the… Aug 16, 2024
Run your WordPress site What is a CMS and how do I choose the right one? A CMS is a content management system, so you can (hopefully) easily update your website. In 2024, there are a… Jul 16, 2024
Run your WordPress site What is the cost for a website in 2024 The age-old question I get is, “How much for a website?” There’s never a straight answer for this. It’s not… Jun 9, 2024
Own your exit Tips for deciding between WooCommerce and Shopify for ecommerce Deciding between WooCommerce and Shopify for your e-commerce empire can feel like choosing between cats and dogs: both are great,… May 16, 2024
For agencies So you want to talk to the programmer? Short answer: No. I know that might sound abrupt, but let me explain. Much like how you’re discouraged from feeding… Apr 15, 2024
Run your WordPress site What is Screen Resolution? and why does it matter? They say we all see the world differently, and when it comes to the internet, this couldn’t be more true.… Mar 15, 2024
Run your WordPress site Give people their flowers while they are here. What I learned from a well timed email. A wise man said to give people their flowers while they are here and last year I took the opportunity… Feb 14, 2024
Run your WordPress site What is DNS and what are all these acronyms?! It’s pretty wild that DNS is what controls where everybody’s emails and websites point to, but many people have no… Jan 15, 2024
Run your WordPress site SEO. What is it and how much? “How much for SEO?” is a common question I get. It’s a fair question, but it reminds me of a… Nov 15, 2023
Run your WordPress site Maintenance. What is it and do I need it. WordPress is one of the most popular website platforms in the world, and for good reason. It’s flexible, user-friendly, and… Sep 15, 2023
Run your WordPress site Nothing is impossible! What I learned about web development from skateboarding. First off, Happy GoSkateBoarding day 2023!! Yeah we got our own day… not that it stops us from riding every… Jun 21, 2023
AI that ships Rise of the machines. What is AI and how can it affect businesses? Happy New Year! Can you believe it is 2023? I figured we would have had jet packs and hoverboards by… Jan 3, 2023
Run your WordPress site What I learned in business from Iron Maiden You have not misread this title. Iron Maiden, in my opinion may be the greatest band ever. Some people see… Dec 25, 2022
Run your WordPress site Tips for how to get revenge online So you were wronged by a partner, employee, customer, competitor etc. What to do? With so many ways to ruin… Oct 10, 2022
Run your WordPress site Tips for keeping costs low on a website Well this should be a fun topic and I can say it without prejudice as it is intended at nobody… Sep 25, 2022
For agencies What I learned from doing design for 20 years Hi and welcome to the new c-Seven site. We finally redid it after many years of neglect. You know what… Sep 15, 2022
Run your WordPress site API. What is it? and do I need one? So today is the first day of school so I figured I would drop some knowledge on a popular subject… Sep 7, 2022
Run your WordPress site Scope Creep – What is it? and how to deal with it. If you have ever renovated your house, you have probably dealt with this topic before. It happens with websites all… Aug 15, 2022
Run your WordPress site Tips for telling if an email is real or not Is this email fake? Once of the most common things I am asked is about the legitimacy of emails that… May 15, 2022
Run your WordPress site Tips for working virtually Since COVID, it has changed the way a lot of people work. Many organizations now are choosing to have their… Feb 25, 2021
Own your data Why you should register your own domain Occasionally we get that call with the customer panicking saying that everything is down and they can’t see their website… Feb 16, 2019
Run your WordPress site How much to build the unknown? People often ask how much to build the next Facebook, Youtube and more. This article explains our various different methodologies… Feb 10, 2019
Run your WordPress site What is AODA Website Compliance? What is the AODA? AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) is an act created by the Ontario government with… Mar 28, 2018