How I Used Perplexity and Claude Code to Build a Product - Garrett Digital The question I kept coming back to was simple. Can Claude Code build websites that don’t feel AI‑generated and still hold up in production?

I've been working on an Astro Website Builder in Laravel using Perplexity for planning and Claude Code for development. I don't come from a hardcore dev background, but this workflow has been stable, and I'm learning a lot. www.garrettdigital.com/blog/b...

If you've ever lost vision suddenly, you know it messes with your head as much as anything else. Retinal tear and detachment in late March. Two weeks post-surgery, still waiting for things to clear. Hoping cataract surgery eventually gets me back. 🫶

Bat City Biking on Congress Ave in Austin - February 2026

Bat City Biking at Unity Underpass Pleasant Valley Rd in East Austin - February 2026

Beautiful night cycling with @batcitybiking in #austin last night. linktr.ee/batcitybiking #bikeatx

David, Garrett and Zack at Terry Black’s BBQ in Austin

Zack and Garrett at Blanton Museum in Austin

Blanton Museum in Austin

Thankful for my friend Zack's visit to Austin last month! Beautiful January weather.

Astro Astro builds fast content sites, powerful web applications, dynamic server APIs, and everything in-between.

I’m skilled in HTML/CSS and installed astro.build on my MacBook. I linked Visual Studio to Claude Code and rebuilt a core version of our WordPress site in under an hour. Excited about integrating with a CMS to create a lightweight platform, especially for sites updated only 1-2 times a year.

Pathetic, childish, disconnected from reality, just what I expected.

Family photos, November 2025, in Austin, Texas.

Governor Abbott and his divisive, discriminatory, and unpopular ideas and policies will cause long-standing damage to Texas. At this point, our dogs could do a far better job governing our state.

AG Ken Paxton announces undercover investigations of “leftist terror cells” Paxton cited the recent attack on a Dallas immigration field office, though the shooter’s political affiliation was unclear and there was no evidence he was linked to organized “cells.”

In Texas, our Attorney General, Ken Paxton, is attacking and targeting LGBTQ + individuals who disagree with him. www.texastribune.org/2025/10/08/k... It’s autocratic and wrong. Write our Governor and Legislature to demand accountability + action. resist.bot/petitions/PM... @resist.bot

That looks fun. Great to meet you, John!

Brighton SEO San Diego 2025 Conference | Garrett Digital Day one of Brighton SEO San Diego delivered exactly what we hoped for. We got practical insights we can immediately apply to help our clients succeed online.

Enjoying Brighton SEO conference in San Diego. Ready for day two! #brightonseo www.garrettdigital.com/brighton-san...

LGBTQ+ Allies - SEO Lunch · Luma We’re still figuring out logistics and exact time and place. Join us.

Brighton SEO LGBTQIA and friends. Let's meet for lunch on Tuesday at 12:25 pm. RSVP and updates: luma.com/wzfu32be #brightonseo

Photo of Garrett at airport

Boarding Austin to San Diego for Brighton SEO conference. Will be learning the latest to help our clients marketing and content strategy. Will you be there? Say hi! #brightonseo #brighton

SB 8 is dangerous. Forcing transgender Texans into facilities where they don’t belong increases the risk of harassment and assault. The American Medical Association has warned that anti-trans laws drive mental health crises and push vulnerable youth toward self-harm. Reject SB8.

SB 8 isn't about safety; it's about discrimination. Transgender Texans already face violence, homelessness, and health disparities, and this bill only increases their risks. Reject SB 8 to prioritize people over politics.

URGENT: Tomorrow, Fri, 8/22/25, at 8 a.m., the Texas Leg will convene to discuss SB8, the bathroom bill that will legalize discrimination in Texas. Please take 2 minutes to submit a comment at comments.house.texas.gov/home I'll include sample comments below, which you're welcome to use.

At the end of June, we visited Mexico City for Pride with friends from Austin. Afterwards, we went to San Miguel Allende for the first time. It's a beautiful place with amazing food.

How are you using Google NotebookLM? I'm just starting and plan to connect it to client documents and meeting transcripts. It may also help with website content audits. I'm finding challenges with limits on source file types.

Overspend, Break Laws. ICE Leadership, Trump Must Be Held Accountable Text SIGN PUBTUR to 50409 to send this to your officials.

Please write your reps about ICE Leadership, Overspending, and Breaking Laws. @resist.bot makes it as easy as sending a few text messages. Here's a prefilled letter: resist.bot/petitions/PU...

I'm thanking people who include pronouns in their titles, email signatures, etc. In a time when transgender and nonbinary people feel like they aren't welcome or seen, making them feel safe is vital to me.

🌈 Pride Month check-in: How are you spreading kindness? I’ll share mine below.

Texas Hoedown Tournament by Softball Austin and iPride. May 23-25 in Austin, Texas

Texas Hoedown Social Events May 23-25, 2025 in Austin Texas.

Austin Ball’rz Softball Team

Plans this weekend? Catch the Texas Hoedown Tournament at Krieg Softball Complex. 32 LGBTQIA+ softball teams, fierce competition, and lots of fun. Not into the heat? Cool off at one of our social events. Game schedule in the SE Tourney app or at www.tourneymachine.com/Public/mobil...

I’m currently in week 13 of 14 at the Austin Police Community Police Academy. Last night, I did a ride-along in Henry sector (SE Austin). It has been an enlightening experience. I believe we have one of the best, most forward-thinking departments in the nation. www.austintexas.gov/department/c...

We had beautiful weather for Hill Country Ride for AIDS in Austin this weekend. #hcra #bikeatx

Hey, y’all. Bat City Biking is still at it every Wednesday and Saturday night. Whether you’re preparing for Hill Country Ride for AIDS or just looking to get some miles in, we hope you’ll join us. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Find the schedule & more info at www.instagram.com/batcitybiking

Has anyone built a report in GA4 Explorations or Looker Studio to track the effectiveness of their e-commerce category pages using view_item_list and select_item? #ga4 #googleanalytics

Be Courageous Like Rep Al Green (TX) - Stand for Democracy Text SIGN POKZIV to 50409 to send this to your officials.

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Democracy.io - Contact your Members of Congress Democracy thrives when people’s voices are heard. Send a message to your legislatures using EFF's simple new tool.

I am outraged & embarrassed for the United States. Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy was disgraceful. Trump’s cruelty, transphobia, racism & disregard for democracy must be challenged. We cannot stay silent. Write your elected officials using @resist.bot or Democracy.io. resist.bot/petitions/PN...

Urgent: Oppose School Vouchers – Fund Texas Public Schools Text SIGN PJFOCK to 50409 to send this to your officials.

Also write your elected officials to tell them No To School Vouchers in Texas. @resist.bot makes it easy. resist.bot/petitions/PJ...

Flying to Puerto Vallarta for a long weekend, to celebrate the birthday of Lauro, and to escape the bitter cold in Austin. 🍾