Bastrop Code Studio

Helping to keep Bastrop rooted while looking forward.

Ranking #1 on Google still matters. It’s just not the whole game anymore.

AI Overviews and AI Mode are changing how people discover businesses. Good SEO now means thinking beyond rankings and creating content Google and AI can actually understand, trust, and surface.

Search is changing. Your strategy should too.

The way people find businesses online is changing quickly.

Google is still important, but customers are increasingly asking ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI tools where to eat, shop, hire, and spend their money.

I’m Daniel, owner of Bastrop Code Studio here in Bastrop. I help businesses build better websites and strengthen their visibility across traditional search and the increasingly AI-driven internet.

If you’re wondering how your business stacks up, I’d love to chat.
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Please rain more. Oh, and websites found here if you need one.

Balance helps keep problem solving skills fresh. Don’t forget to drink water and go outside!

Google's website testing tool just added a new score called "Agentic Browsing." It measures how well a website works with AI tools like ChatGPT or Claude when they try to browse and use a site on someone's behalf; think of it as readiness for the next generation of search and shopping assistants.

Bastrop Code Studio just got tested and scored 2 out of 3 on this new metric (formatting issue 🙄).

For years, the main goal was ranking well on Google. Now there's a new question: can an AI assistant actually understand and use your website correctly? That's a different skill, and most business websites aren't built for it yet.

August is Wellness Month! Let's talk a bit about digital wellness.

Screen time doesn't always tell the whole story.

Two hours spent creating, learning, connecting, or building something can feel completely different from two hours of endless scrolling.

Pay attention to how technology leaves you feeling. Energized? Did you feel positive or negative emotions?

Digital wellness is about using tech with intention.