Bryan Smith
@bryansmith.io
Vibe bootstrapping a software holding co & a service holding co. Previously CTO for an 8-figure exit. Husband, dad, & ✝️
CraftedWeb.to
CraftedWeb.to
HiCira.com is in closed beta right now, but we'll be soft launching next week. Exciting stuff! #buildinpublic
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
HiCira.com is in closed beta right now, but we'll be soft launching next week. Exciting stuff! #buildinpublic
When you find out you have to do marketing #buildinpublic
November 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
When you find out you have to do marketing #buildinpublic
Trying out Cursor's agent mode today. I didn't realize it had a Plan mode then a Build mode available.
It just one shot 3 pages and 3 forms, made server actions, db changes, in under 60 seconds.
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It just one shot 3 pages and 3 forms, made server actions, db changes, in under 60 seconds.
🤯
October 30, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Trying out Cursor's agent mode today. I didn't realize it had a Plan mode then a Build mode available.
It just one shot 3 pages and 3 forms, made server actions, db changes, in under 60 seconds.
🤯
It just one shot 3 pages and 3 forms, made server actions, db changes, in under 60 seconds.
🤯
New header image! Getting ready for launch day! HiCira.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
New header image! Getting ready for launch day! HiCira.com
It's not writing code today, it's marketing. #buildinpublic
October 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
It's not writing code today, it's marketing. #buildinpublic
AI search results are just SEO in a trench coat.
October 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
AI search results are just SEO in a trench coat.
This weekend I spent $400 experimenting with AI ads. Here's the final ad I created and below you'll find which apps worked and which ones didn't (the last post created this video). #buildinpublic
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September 22, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This weekend I spent $400 experimenting with AI ads. Here's the final ad I created and below you'll find which apps worked and which ones didn't (the last post created this video). #buildinpublic
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More brand enshitification, this time by Cracker Barrel.
One has character and says something. The other would pass for one those generic labels on beer and crackers in the 80's.
One has character and says something. The other would pass for one those generic labels on beer and crackers in the 80's.
August 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
More brand enshitification, this time by Cracker Barrel.
One has character and says something. The other would pass for one those generic labels on beer and crackers in the 80's.
One has character and says something. The other would pass for one those generic labels on beer and crackers in the 80's.
Using Claude to write and debut an n8n workflow is such a productivity hack.
I'm writing this one to help enrich 1700 leads with issues on their website for my agency craftedweb.to
This would have taken me a day to do myself (having never used n8n before), but I have this almost done in 2 hours.
I'm writing this one to help enrich 1700 leads with issues on their website for my agency craftedweb.to
This would have taken me a day to do myself (having never used n8n before), but I have this almost done in 2 hours.
August 18, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Using Claude to write and debut an n8n workflow is such a productivity hack.
I'm writing this one to help enrich 1700 leads with issues on their website for my agency craftedweb.to
This would have taken me a day to do myself (having never used n8n before), but I have this almost done in 2 hours.
I'm writing this one to help enrich 1700 leads with issues on their website for my agency craftedweb.to
This would have taken me a day to do myself (having never used n8n before), but I have this almost done in 2 hours.
A little weekend break from the norm.
A simple solid cherry spatula finished with mineral oil
(Surrounded by some random mini peppers and cherry tomatoes I picked today). #buildinpublic
A simple solid cherry spatula finished with mineral oil
(Surrounded by some random mini peppers and cherry tomatoes I picked today). #buildinpublic
August 18, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A little weekend break from the norm.
A simple solid cherry spatula finished with mineral oil
(Surrounded by some random mini peppers and cherry tomatoes I picked today). #buildinpublic
A simple solid cherry spatula finished with mineral oil
(Surrounded by some random mini peppers and cherry tomatoes I picked today). #buildinpublic
Oh man having it look for the best flights might be the best I've seen yet.
August 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Oh man having it look for the best flights might be the best I've seen yet.
Should be interesting.
August 13, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Should be interesting.
Hey #buildinpublic, having a hard time finding a domain for your next idea?
Do this, add a Whois MCP server to Claude Desktop. Use a prompt like I did here, and have Claude verify if the domain idea is taken already.
Just keep ripping till you have something you want. #ai
Do this, add a Whois MCP server to Claude Desktop. Use a prompt like I did here, and have Claude verify if the domain idea is taken already.
Just keep ripping till you have something you want. #ai
July 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Hey #buildinpublic, having a hard time finding a domain for your next idea?
Do this, add a Whois MCP server to Claude Desktop. Use a prompt like I did here, and have Claude verify if the domain idea is taken already.
Just keep ripping till you have something you want. #ai
Do this, add a Whois MCP server to Claude Desktop. Use a prompt like I did here, and have Claude verify if the domain idea is taken already.
Just keep ripping till you have something you want. #ai
I've seen this page twice today 😅
July 31, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I've seen this page twice today 😅
I love this graphic from the Business of Product newsletter.
Everyone talks Painkiller vs Vitamin.
But a lot is missed.
Many people think they have painkillers, but really built a Cough Syrup, helpful but not life saving.
Everyone talks Painkiller vs Vitamin.
But a lot is missed.
Many people think they have painkillers, but really built a Cough Syrup, helpful but not life saving.
July 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I love this graphic from the Business of Product newsletter.
Everyone talks Painkiller vs Vitamin.
But a lot is missed.
Many people think they have painkillers, but really built a Cough Syrup, helpful but not life saving.
Everyone talks Painkiller vs Vitamin.
But a lot is missed.
Many people think they have painkillers, but really built a Cough Syrup, helpful but not life saving.
July 26, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Task systems really do make Cursor 10x better. I love seeing this green checkmark.
July 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Task systems really do make Cursor 10x better. I love seeing this green checkmark.
Darn just outside my budget.
July 24, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Darn just outside my budget.
This is what founding a company feels like
May 21, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This is what founding a company feels like
May 1, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The new o3 model is amazing at pictures analysis.
With little to go by its final suggestion is about a mile from where I took this.
With little to go by its final suggestion is about a mile from where I took this.
April 18, 2025 at 1:22 AM
The new o3 model is amazing at pictures analysis.
With little to go by its final suggestion is about a mile from where I took this.
With little to go by its final suggestion is about a mile from where I took this.
Hey #buildinpublic which draws you in, A or B?
April 11, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Hey #buildinpublic which draws you in, A or B?
Technical founders will do anything but marketing and sales.
Also... look at this new neon effect I figured out.
Also... look at this new neon effect I figured out.
April 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Technical founders will do anything but marketing and sales.
Also... look at this new neon effect I figured out.
Also... look at this new neon effect I figured out.
It's AI or the highway. Shopify's CEO, Tobias Lütke, released an internal memo saying embrace AI, and it goes for everyone at Shopify.
5 quick takeaways on what this means:
5 quick takeaways on what this means:
April 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It's AI or the highway. Shopify's CEO, Tobias Lütke, released an internal memo saying embrace AI, and it goes for everyone at Shopify.
5 quick takeaways on what this means:
5 quick takeaways on what this means: