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New blog post: My best trading strategy showed +62.8%. Then I tested it honestly.

Gordon Ai Tech — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:50:22 +0000

The one profitable lead in my whole stack turned out to be drawdown insurance, not alpha — and optimising it made it strictly worse.

Relevant for anyone building trading systems, automation, or AI-powered apps.

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Gordon Lab Weekly — 3 experiments, every verdict published (2026-07-17)

Gordon Ai Tech — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:09:10 +0000

3 experiments across 3 research threads — the honest weekly roundup, losing runs included.

buildinpublic #gordonlab #weekly #quant

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Gordon Lab Weekly — 21 experiments, every verdict published (2026-07-13)

Gordon Ai Tech — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:10:54 +0000

21 experiments across 6 research threads — the honest weekly roundup, losing runs included.

buildinpublic #gordonlab #weekly #quant

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Build Notes: A Week of Local-First Smart-Home Research

Gordon Ai Tech — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:10:21 +0000

A research-driven recap of last week — what we tested, what we learned, and the gotchas that changed our plans while designing a fully local, no-cloud smart home…

homeautomation #research #homeassistant #buildinpublic

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YouTube Shut Down Our Channel. We Adapt and Overcome.

Gordon Ai Tech — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:36:06 +0000

YouTube removed our channel under its scams policy and denied our appeal. Here's our honest take — what we do, what we don't, and how we're adapting and moving…

New blog post: Front-Loading a Crypto Grid Bot: More Wins, Less Money

Gordon Ai Tech — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:13:09 +0000

I tried to beat my bot's uniform 3% grid by front-loading the rungs to catch more dips. The aggressive versions hit an 81% win rate — and earned about a third less money. A backtest post-mortem on why win rate is a vanity metric for grid bots.

Relevant for anyone building trading systems, automation, or AI-powered apps.

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I built a zero-API social cross-poster

Gordon Ai Tech — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:46:56 +0000

One source post becomes platform-perfect variants, each with a pre-filled compose link. No OAuth, no paid API tiers — just review and ship.

buildinpublic #saas #indiehackers

New blog post: Optimization: Scaling Your Bot Profitably

Gordon Ai Tech — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:24:01 +0000

Scale from 1% to 5%+ position sizing, add multiple strategies, and optimize for consistent 6-10% monthly gains.

Relevant for anyone building trading systems, automation, or AI-powered apps.

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How to Build Trading Bots

Gordon Ai Tech — Sun, 03 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

Algorithmic trading can seem daunting at first, but with the right tools and knowledge, anyone can build a functional trading bot.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the fundamentals...

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#trading #ai #algorithms #fintech #stocks

Building an Automated Trading System: Strategies That Work

Gordon Ai Tech — Sat, 02 May 2026 21:19:54 +0000

Automated Trading: From Signal to Profit

Over the past 6 months, our team has been building a fully automated trading system that combines technical analysis with AI-driven insights. Here's what we'v...

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Best Tools for Inventory Management: Shopify vs WooCommerce vs Custom

Gordon Ai Tech — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:11:31 +0000

Best Tools for Inventory Management: Shopify vs WooCommerce vs Custom

Introduction

Inventory management is the backbone of ecommerce. Choose the wrong tool, and you'll waste time and money. This guide compares the top inventory management solutions.

Shopify Built-In Inventory

Pros

Integrated directly into your store
Real-time inventory tracking
Automatic low-stock alerts
Support for multiple locations

Cons

Limited customization
Can't sync with external warehouses easily
Expensive for high-volume inventory

WooCommerce + Inventory Plugins

Best Plugins

Inventory Manager Pro - $99/year
ATUM Inventory Manager - Free + Premium
SkuVault - Starts at $99/month

Pros

Highly customizable
Cheaper than Shopify for large catalogs
Works with any warehouse system

Comparison

Feature	Shopify	WooCommerce	Custom
Cost	$29-299/mo	$0-500/mo	$15k+ upfront
Ease of Use	Easy	Medium	Hard
Customization	Limited	High	Very High

Recommendation by Business Size

Startups (0-500 SKUs): Shopify built-in
Growth Stage (500-5,000 SKUs): WooCommerce + SkuVault
Enterprise (5,000+ SKUs): Custom system

How to Optimize Your Shopify Store for Mobile Conversions in 2026

Gordon Ai Tech — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:11:29 +0000

How to Optimize Your Shopify Store for Mobile Conversions in 2026

Introduction

Mobile optimization has become absolutely critical in 2026. With over 60% of ecommerce traffic coming from mobile devices, your Shopify store's mobile experience directly impacts your bottom line.

Key Trends in 2026

Mobile-First Design - If your site isn't optimized for mobile, you're losing sales
Fast Loading Times - Mobile users expect pages to load in under 2 seconds
One-Click Checkout - Friction in the checkout process kills conversions
AI-Powered Personalization - Showing the right product to the right person at the right time
Voice Search Optimization - More users searching via voice on mobile

Best Practices for Mobile Conversions

1. Speed is Everything

Use image optimization and lazy loading
Minimize CSS and JavaScript
Enable GZIP compression
Use a CDN to serve assets globally

2. Simplify the Checkout

Reduce form fields (only ask what you need)
Enable guest checkout
Show progress through checkout steps
Display trust signals (SSL, money-back guarantee)

3. Mobile Payment Options

Apple Pay and Google Pay
PayPal
Buy Now, Pay Later (Afterpay, Klarna)

Conclusion

Mobile optimization isn't optional in 2026—it's essential. A 1-second delay in page load time can result in 7% loss in conversions.