October 1, 2025

The Hidden Future of Programming Languages in an AI World

For decades, programming languages have been the visible building blocks of the digital world. Businesses chose to run their websites on PHP or Python, their mobile apps on Swift or Kotlin, their analytics in R or Julia. Developers argued passionately about which frameworks were more productive, more elegant, or more future-proof. But a quiet revolution…

Ross Ross Gerring

October 1, 2025

(When) Would you trust AI to book those Oasis concert ticket for you?

I’ve recently been trying – and (so far) failing! – to automate the booking of group cycling (“spin”) classes at my local leisure centre. Competition for places is intense, so you have to get in quick! If the class you want is full, you can go on a waiting list to be alerted by email…

Ross Ross Gerring

September 26, 2025

Modular vs Monolith for AI Coding. Which is better?

If codebases were kitchens, a monolith is one giant drawer that holds every utensil. Everything is technically “there,” but you spend ages rummaging, you cut yourself on a stray mandoline blade, and dinner is late. A modular codebase is a set of clearly labeled drawers and bins. You still have one kitchen, but each tool…

Ross Ross Gerring

September 24, 2025

A Dummy’s Guide to Vibecoding

What Is Vibecoding – and Who Coined It? The name vibecoding is very new. It was first introduced (as “vibe coding”) by AI researcher Andrej Karpathy in February 2025, via a tweet. (blog.replit.com) Karpathy described it as a style of “coding” where the author “fully give[s] in to the vibes, embrace exponentials, and forget that…

Ross Ross Gerring

September 18, 2025

The best-value WordPress chatbots at 100 chats/month: a simple price comparison

Adding a chatbot to a WordPress site can be a simple way to improve visitor engagement and reduce time spent answering routine questions. Even for small sites with modest traffic, the right chatbot can offer good value without being a major investment. In this article we compare WordPress-native plugins that connect to your own AI…

Ross Ross Gerring

August 27, 2025

Superintelligence & existential risk: how might AI *actually* kill us?

The debate over AI’s long-term danger sits between two truths: (1) advanced systems could unlock huge gains in science, health, and prosperity; and (2) if they outstrip our ability to control them, the downside could be civilizational. That’s why the conversation has shifted from “sci-fi what-ifs” to concrete risk management, standards, and governance. A few…

Ross Ross Gerring

August 13, 2025

SEO vs AIO: What’s the difference—and which should your business prioritise?

Search is changing. For years, SEO (search engine optimisation) has been the go-to way to get found on Google and Bing. Now we also have AIO (AI optimisation) – making your content easy for AI assistants and “answer engines” (think ChatGPT, Copilot, Perplexity, Google’s AI Overviews) to understand, trust, and recommend. The good news: you…

Ross Ross Gerring

May 29, 2025

Domain Down Under: How to Renew and Retain Your .com.au Domains

The .com.au namespace is strictly for registrants with a current Australian presence, evidenced by a valid Australian Business Number (ABN), Australian Company Number (ACN), Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN), or an exact-match Australian trade mark; failure to maintain one of these entitlements will lead to licence suspension or cancellation (within 24 hours of non-eligibility) under…

Ross Ross Gerring

May 14, 2025

Why Your WordPress Site Suddenly Looks Weird — And What Caching Has to Do With It

If you’ve ever opened your WordPress website and noticed that the layout is broken, the colours are wrong, or the formatting is all over the place — don’t panic. It’s a common issue, and more often than not, the culprit is something called caching. In this post, we’ll explain what caching is in simple terms,…

Ross Ross Gerring

February 28, 2025

Understanding IP Addresses: A Layperson’s Guide

Your IPv4 address is: Understanding IP Addresses: A Layperson’s Guide Imagine every home or business has a unique mailing address that tells the post office exactly where to deliver your mail. In the digital world, an IP address serves a similar purpose—it’s a unique label assigned to your computer or device, letting the internet know…

Ross Ross Gerring

November 27, 2024

Beyond Chatbots: How AI Agents Are Shaping Our Future

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way from being a buzzword to becoming an integral part of our daily lives. From voice assistants like Siri and Alexa to recommendation algorithms on Netflix and Amazon, AI is everywhere. But as we stand on the cusp of a new era in AI development, a new player…

Ross Ross Gerring

November 26, 2024

The No Frills Guide to How to Clear Browser Cache on Any Device

Clearing your browser cache is like hitting refresh on your internet experience. It helps fix website glitches, speeds up browsing, and ensures you’re seeing the latest web content. Here’s how to clear it on popular operating systems. Windows Google Chrome: Press Ctrl + Shift + Delete. Select Cached images and files. Hit Clear data. Edge:…

Ben Ben Townsend

November 7, 2024

RSS Feeds in 2024: Are You Missing Out on This Quiet Powerhouse for Your Website?

RSS feeds—you may have heard of them, but do you know how they could make a difference for your website? Despite being around for decades, RSS remains a hidden gem for site owners, offering a unique and effective way to distribute content. Let’s dive into what RSS is, how it works, and why it might…

Ross Ross Gerring

November 1, 2024

What is DKIM and how does it help email deliverability?

Understanding DKIM: The Key to Successful Email Deliverability DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) is an important authentication technique that helps email servers verify the legitimacy of messages sent from your domain. By associating an encrypted digital signature with your emails, DKIM ensures that recipients can trust that the message originated from an authorized server and wasn’t…

Ross Ross Gerring

October 7, 2024

Understanding 500 Error Codes: Why Mail Servers Reject Inbound Emails and How to Fix It

When sending emails, one of the most frustrating things to encounter is a bounce-back with a cryptic error code. If you’ve ever faced a 500 error code, you’re not alone. These codes can cause confusion for both technical and non-technical people alike. The 500 series of error codes generally represent server-side issues—meaning the problem is…

Ross Ross Gerring

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