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"New Startup" strategy
I’ve seen too many brilliant startups burn their entire seed round on "traditional SEO" only to realize they’re competing with brands that have a 15-year head start.
The playbook has officially changed. If you are a founder in 2026, you shouldn’t care about being Page 1 on Google. You should care about being the first citation in a ChatGPT or Perplexity response.
Why? Because LLMs don't care about your Domain Authority. They care about relevance, structure, and direct answers.
Here is the "New Startup" strategy I’m moving my clients toward:
Content StrategyFacebook Ads ManagementSearch Engine OptimizationGoogle AdsGoogle Search ConsoleGoogle Analyticsaicontentstrategycontentmarketingdizisoch
Strong take.
Early-stage startups often underestimate how much product validation & iteration speed matter compared to traffic acquisition.
Without solid retention, growth spend rarely compounds.
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One month after launching my new portfolio, I’m redesigning it. Here’s why.
I published a site I was proud of (1st photo). It was visually striking and leaned into my graphic design roots. I followed good practices, but after reviewing the analytics, the numbers proved my approach wrong.
It was a tough pill to swallow, but it reminded me: evolution happens when your brain does the work, not your ego. My design was loud, fighting for attention instead of showcasing the work. So I started over.
I pivoted to a simpler interface (2nd photo). I stripped heavy graphics, shifted to lighter tones, and focused on UI/UX. The goal was a clear structure, letting my projects speak for themselves.
I’m putting the finishing touches on this minimal version.
Design is an infinite process. We test, we learn, we drop our egos, and we iterate.
Love this mindset.
That transition from “visually proud” → “performance-aware” is where real product thinking begins. Analytics often tell a very different story than aesthetics.
Curious what patterns stood out most.
Most founders waste months building before validating.
Smart ones launch fast.
I’m offering a conversion-focused MVP landing page delivered in 48–72 hours.
No fluff. No bloat. Just a clean, high-converting page designed to:
• Validate your idea
• Capture early users
• Book demos
• Look investor-ready
If you're launching soon or testing demand:
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@Monserrat Vazquez - Brand & Graphic Designer
@Jesse Showalter - Founder of Good Fight Creative Co.
@Kuba Gawlik - Designer for AI and Tech
@Ridd - Founder of InFlight/Dive/Figma Academy
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