How I use AI (realistically)
I started on Fiverr selling AI-automated blog services in 2020. I’ve seen the hype cycle twice. These five tools stuck because they solve specific problems—not because they’re trendy.
The five that stayed
- ChatGPT — first drafts, client briefs, plugin research.
- Cursor — custom CSS, PHP snippets, debugging theme issues faster.
- Rank Math Content AI — meta descriptions and SEO titles at scale.
- Midjourney — placeholder hero images when clients have no photography.
- Notion AI — project notes and SOPs for repeat Fiverr gig types.
What AI can’t do
It won’t replace understanding WordPress architecture, client communication, or knowing when an Elementor layout is slow. AI accelerates the work—I still have to know the work.