Category: Journal

  • Workflow API Support for HubSpot Static Branch Operators

    Workflow API Support for HubSpot Static Branch Operators

    During a discussion with HubSpot at UNBOUND, I raised an issue with the Workflow API relating to static branches. When retrieving workflow definitions through the API, HubSpot returned the data token and comparison value used by a branch, but not the comparison operator itself. This meant that different conditions could appear identical in exported JSON,…

  • Auto-research loops – feels like kind of a big deal

    Auto-research loops – feels like kind of a big deal

    AI Auto-Research loops will transform how continuous improvement process can be run on digital systems, and any business process with significant digital control.

  • Your HubSpot workflows are keeping scary secrets from you.

    Your HubSpot workflows are keeping scary secrets from you.

    Everything in your workflow action log may appear green, so it’s easy to assume your automation is fine. But the truth is HubSpot Custom Code Actions can fail silently. An action may be marked with “Success” but the reality is that you might not find out the truth until month-end when Sales ask why the lead handover…

  • What do you need to manage the MarTech Stack?

    What do you need to manage the MarTech Stack?

    The breadth and volume of new marketing technologies in just the last few years is dizzying. Even B2B SMEs can’t escape this arms race. In response to larger, more complex Marketing Technology stacks, companies are increasingly creating ‘Marketing Technology Manager’ roles. So what traits, capabilities and experience might you need to fill / hire for…

  • Solve CRM data challenges with AI for better marketing automation

    Solve CRM data challenges with AI for better marketing automation

    Missing data in a CRM system is bad enough, but losing data accuracy is even worse for data integrity. Could AI infer how to update records and fill in the blanks…?

  • What’s this all about? 📌

    What’s this all about? 📌

    TLDR: Originally a blog to share with friends, this site indulged my passion for tech. It is now more of an online playground for me to continue to discover and apply new technologies and develop transferable knowledge and skills that are valuable professionally . As the traffic increased I added some adds and referral links…

  • Review | Lenovo G27q-30 monitor: the best at this price?

    Review | Lenovo G27q-30 monitor: the best at this price?

    Monitor review Brand: Lenovo Model: G27q-30 RRP: £312 Purchase price: £189.99 (Black Friday at Amazon) Great for: Video, media and office work thanks to its great colour, contrast and high refresh rate. Lenovo G27q-30 key specs: Full specifications: Lenovo G27q-30 product page Note: A version of this monitor is also available with an IPS panel…

  • Buying a new printer? Here’s a quick tool to work out printer running costs!

    Buying a new printer? Here’s a quick tool to work out printer running costs!

    “Buy cheap, and buy twice” – as the saying goes. So here’s a tool to work out just how much that new printer might cost you over its lifetime. Ink Jet or Laser. Mono Laser or Colour Laser? The running costs of printers over their life time can vary significantly. And it can be really,…

  • Lawnmower runs, but blade not spinning? Fix the Aldi Ferrex GLM44 Electric Mower

    Lawnmower runs, but blade not spinning? Fix the Aldi Ferrex GLM44 Electric Mower

    If your Aldi Ferrex electric lawn mower (model GLM44 or GLM44A) makes all the noise of a lawn mower, but doesn’t cut the grass, then it is likely that the drive gear between the motor and the output shaft to the blade has been damaged. This could just be a broken or worn drive belt,…