Brandon Dykstra
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Brandon Dykstra
@bd4dad
Jesus follower, husband, dad of 4, custom home builder, security camera installer
Michigan, USA Katılım Ocak 2018
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let me say the quiet part out loud: homeadvisor is going to implode and almost nobody in local services sees it coming.
the numbers that matter:
- angi inc (parent) q4 2025 revenue: down 19% yoy
- active service requests: down 31% yoy
- pro subscriber churn: 47% annualized (was 28% in 2022)
- ceo replaced twice in 3 years
- stock price down 74% from 2021 peak
the pro forums are a horror show. plumbers paying $120 per shared lead routed to 6 other companies. roofers getting "leads" from homeowners who "just wanted a quote." HVAC techs cancelling 3 times and still getting charged.
meanwhile every one of those trades is getting higher-quality leads for FREE from AI citations. i've personally talked to 40+ local owners in the last 6 months who cancelled homeadvisor and replaced 100% of that lead flow with AI citations in <90 days.
the math:
- homeadvisor: $2,400/mo for shared, mid-intent leads
- AI citations: $0/mo (after ~$500 one-time content investment) for exclusive, high-intent leads
this is not a marginal improvement. it's 10x. maybe 50x when you weight for lead quality.
homeadvisor's whole business model was "we aggregate demand because you can't." that stopped being true in 2024. AI models aggregate demand now and route it directly to the business with the best content. no toll booth. no shared leads. no $120 ghost leads.
i give homeadvisor 18-24 months before fire-sale acquisition or chapter 11. angi will outlast by maybe a year because they pivoted earlier, but same trajectory. thumbtack is slightly better positioned because of consumer-side network effects, but their pro side is bleeding.
if you currently pay any of these platforms: start the AI citation playbook TODAY. you have maybe 12 months before lead-reselling stops being a viable fallback. by then your competitors who started in 2026 have a 12-month head start.
we built localrank.so because we saw this 18 months ago. the measurement tools for the old lead-reselling era are useless for the new one.
the agencies who insist homeadvisor still works in 2026 are selling rotary phones to people walking around with iPhones. don't be the operator who keeps paying.
Comment "LOCALRANK" and I'll DM you The 47-Page LocalRank Playbook — every prompt, every template, every niche-by-niche citation pattern we've reverse-engineered from 200+ winning businesses. (Must be following)

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Claude Cowork is the EASIEST way to hijack LLM SEO
Most brands are still stuck guessing how to rank in AI
They write content and pray it gets picked up
I got Claude Cowork to do 90% of the work for me
I wrote a document breaking down the exact system behind it:
• The exact prompts to uncover your AI citation gaps
• How to audit what ChatGPT + Claude are already saying about you
• How to build topical authority LLMs actually recognize
• How to identify backlink gaps influencing AI answers
• A step-by-step 60-day execution plan to start getting cited
This has worked across 10+ niches and generated us $31.32M in the last 2 years.
Want the full breakdown?
1. Like + follow
2. Comment “Cowork”
I’ll send it to you

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I just built a Claude Code SEO agent that replaces your $200/mo. Ahrefs subscription 🤯
One prompt → keyword gaps found, competitors analyzed, content written in your brand voice, rankings tracked weekly.
All inside Claude Code.
Perfect for DTC brands and agencies who know SEO matters but never have the bandwidth to actually do it consistently.
If your SEO workflow looks like this — log into Ahrefs once a month, export a CSV, skim it for 5 minutes, close the tab, tell yourself you'll write that blog post next week, never do...
This agent runs the entire loop for you:
→ Connects to Google Search Console and pulls your real ranking data
→ Finds your "gap zone" — keywords sitting at positions 5-20, one article away from page 1
→ Uses Apify to scrape who's outranking you and breaks down exactly why they're winning
→ Interviews you once about your brand, customers, and positioning — then never asks again
→ Writes content in your voice — not generic AI slop that tanks after 90 days
→ Tracks rankings weekly and feeds what's working back into the next cycle
→ Optimizes your product listings for AI shopping — so you show up when someone asks ChatGPT for a recommendation, not just Google
No $200/month tools you open once and forget.
No freelancers writing content that sounds like everyone else.
No manually checking rankings and forgetting to act on it.
What you get:
- Keyword cards with a specific action recommendation for each gap zone opportunity
- A competitive breakdown — who's beating you and the exact fix for each keyword
- A weekly content plan generated from your real GSC data
- A brand voice profile Claude uses for every article it writes
- Product listing optimization for AI shopping (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) — the new SEO nobody's doing yet
Built 100% in Claude Code with Google Search Console.
I put together a full playbook with the skill files, brand interview, and the exact weekly workflow.
Want it for free?
> Like this post
> Comment "SEO"
And I'll send it over (must be following @learnwithella so I can DM)
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Claude Cowork computer use is absolutely insane 🤯
Schedule a task once → Claude opens your browser, logs into Meta Ads Manager, pulls your performance data, analyzes your creatives, and saves a finished brief to your computer.
Every morning, while you sleep.
All inside Claude Cowork.
Perfect for DTC brands and agencies who are still manually pulling ad reports, screenshotting competitor ads, and copy-pasting data between tools every week.
If your Monday morning looks like this — log into Ads Manager, export a CSV, open it in a spreadsheet, try to figure out why CPAs spiked, screenshot competitor ads from the Ad Library, paste everything into a doc, and write a brief from scratch ...
Claude Cowork now runs the entire thing without you touching your keyboard:
→ Opens Chrome and navigates to your Meta Ads Manager
→ Pulls performance data across every active creative
→ Opens the Meta Ad Library and checks 5 competitors for new ads
→ Analyzes hook performance, fatigue signals, and winning angles
→ Writes a creative brief in your brand voice
→ Saves everything as real files directly to your computer
→ Runs on whatever schedule you set — daily, weekly, pre-standup
No CSV exports.
No copy-pasting between tools.
No sitting at your desk pulling reports.
What you get:
→ A daily performance snapshot without opening Ads Manager
→ Competitor ad monitoring on autopilot
→ Creative fatigue signals flagged before CPAs blow up
→ A data-backed brief your creative team can execute immediately
→ All of it running while you're at the gym, getting coffee, or on your phone
Send a task from your phone. Claude picks it up on your desktop. You get the finished deliverable.
I put together a full playbook with the exact setup, the prompts, the scheduled task config, and 5 DTC workflows that use computer use.
Want it for free?
> Like this post
> Comment "CLAUDE"
And I'll send it over (must be following so I can DM)
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REPEAT AFTER ME
ChatGPT is SO easily manipulated in 2026
The secret sauce? Listicles
AI SEO is not spamming your own blog anymore
It's spamming everyone else's blog
There's a method where you can get over 500 listicles on 500 unique domains in 24 hours
Comment LOCALRANK + like this post and I'll send it to you (must be following)

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I know a guy running AI street interviews as paid ads... 4.5x ROAS.
$0 spent on creators.
$0 spent on production.
Here's 11 AI video tactics brands are using to create viral ads for nearly $0:
1. AI street interviews (you can't tell they're fake)
2. Podcast-style clips that look 100% real
3. Viral food videos with zero kitchen
4. Anatomical video animations
5. Localization at scale — clone ads into any language instantly
6. Try-on videos without a single model
7. Shock hooks getting 47% higher completion rates
8. Product-style commercials
9. POV adventure content for travel brands
10. Real estate transformation videos
11. AI unboxing videos
Most marketers have no idea these exist yet.
I put together a free PDF with the exact prompts for all 11 along with the tool I'm using.
Comment "AI ADS" and I'll send you everything (must be following so I can dm you!).
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this is how I write headlines that get clicks
- steal from proven winners (save every ad that stops your scroll)
- feed ChatGPT 10 high-performing headlines in your niche
- ask it to "write 15 variations using these patterns but for [your topic]"
- test the curiosity gap ones first (they usually win)
Most people write headlines from scratch. Wrong move.
The patterns that work have been tested millions of times already. I keep a swipe file of 200+ headlines that made me stop scrolling, then let AI remix them for my content.
My click-through rates went from 2% to 8% using this method.
The secret is finding headlines that already worked on YOU. If it stopped you mid-scroll, it'll stop others too.
Start building your swipe file today.
I built a method to feature your business on 500 listicles across 500 websites to boost LLM visibility.
Comment "LOCALRANK" and I will DM it to you (Must be following)

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$68k/month using Wan2.2 to become anyone on camera
you film one video and Wan2.2 turns you into:
→ a beautiful girl promoting your agency
→ a kids’ cartoon character reviewing toys
→ a pet-owner giving tips
→ a fitness coach
→ a skincare expert
→ a mom-influencer
→ whoever sells best in that niche
same script
different personas
unlimited angles
this is the easiest way to test multiple creators a day without hiring a single person for your business
rt + comment “switchflow” and I’ll dm the setup
(must follow for dm)
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Gemini 3.0 is a weapon if you know how to aim it.
Most people are using the new model to write slightly better emails.
They are completely missing the point.
I spent the last 12 hours coding a "System Instruction" stack that turns Gemini 3.0 into a Competitive Vulnerability Scanner.
It forces the AI to act as a $15k/mo Strategic Intelligence Consultant.
It doesn’t just "summarize" data.
It executes a forensic audit on your competition’s entire digital footprint.
I feed it raw URLs, screenshots of ads, and anything else I can get my hands on.
It uses multimodal reasoning to execute a 3-step attack plan:
1. The Positioning Gap
It spots the mathematically impossible difference between what a competitor claims in their marketing vs. what their product actually delivers. (This is where you attack).
2. The Pricing Trap
It analyzes their pricing tiers to find "value leaks" - areas where they are confusing their customers or leaving money on the table.
3. The "Ghost" Segments
It identifies high-value customer avatars that the competitor is completely ignoring in their messaging. This is pure whitespace for you to capture.
You get a strategic "Hit List" backed by evidence-based reasoning.
It turns "I think we can beat them" into "Here is the exact mathematical path to stealing their market share."
I’m sharing the full System Instructions for free.
Like & Reply "SCANNER" and I'll DM you the prompt script to copy-paste and exactly how to set it up in Gemini AI Studio.

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gemini 3 just made every $15k ai consultant look like a clown
google silent-dropped autonomous agents to 650 million users yesterday
what consultants charge $15K and 6 weeks to "implement" now takes 4 minutes on a phone
here's what actually changed:
the model:
→ plans multi-step workflows autonomously
→ executes start to finish with zero hand-holding
→ optimized for non-experts (no CS degree needed)
→ already live on mobile canvas feature
while "AI agencies" are charging $8k-20k for strategy decks, google just deployed real automation to more people than chatgpt's entire user base
the intelligence gap is getting stupid:
that consultant billing $200/hr to "set up AI workflows" → the app does it autonomously now
that agency charging $15k for "custom AI implementation" → built in 4 minutes on gemini 3 mobile
that bootcamp selling "learn AI automation" for $2k → obsolete before the course launched
some startup just replaced their $18k/month AI consulting retainer with a free app
same output. 4 minute setup. zero technical knowledge required.
most businesses still think AI automation needs:
- 6 month roadmaps
- technical teams
- consulting firms
- $50k+ budgets
reality: it needs a phone and 4 minutes
your competition doesn't know this exists yet
but they will
comment "GEMINI" and i'll send you the breakdown of how to use this before everyone figures it out
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Brandon Dykstra retweetledi

I turned myself into an attractive 28 year old influencer to promote my toothpaste brand.
With Wan 2.2 + this AI workflow, I can turn 1 video shoot into infinite UGC variations featuring different avatar personas.
Need your ad to speak to old men? Moms? Truckers? Funeral home operators?
Well, now you can hit every cohort with a single winning ad concept.
Here's how it works:
• Film yourself once reading any script
• AI generates diverse avatars for your target audience
• Wan 2.2 video model swaps you out with realistic characters
• ElevenLabs clones voices to match each persona
• Result: 50+ ad variations from 1 filming session
Marketers are using this exact system to test across dozens of demographics without hiring actors or reshooting content.
Saves 20+ hours per campaign and cuts production costs by 90%.
Want the complete prompts and a step-by-step tutorial video?
Tap "👍 Like" to save this.
Follow, RT, and comment 'AVATAR' below.
I'll DM you the full workflow + all prompts for free.
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Most people overcomplicate Instagram.
They spend hours planning, filming, editing, and still get zero traction.
when all it takes is:
- a simple system.
- a phone.
- 5 minutes of ideation.
That's it.
I gained 50,000 followers in 30 days using a process anyone can copy.
- No fancy cameras.
- No editing team.
- No luck.
Just a repeatable framework that removes the guesswork.
When you know exactly what to create, how to film it, and how to write captions that stop the scroll…
…growth becomes automatic.
I just broke down the exact system I gain 50k followers in 30 days.
- How to ideate content in under 5 minutes
- Recording and editing that's fast, not perfect
- Captions that actually make people engage
- Using ai to cut your work time in half
This is for creators and marketers who are tired of posting with no results.
Comment "VIRAL" and I'll DM it to you.
(must be following to receive DM.)

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REPEAT AFTER ME
Google My Business automation is ridiculously easy right now (we're posting 3x per week for 50+ clients without touching a keyboard)
People keep manually logging in like it's 2019
Here's how to actually automate GBP posts 👇 (bookmark this)
✅ Step 1: Set your brand voice once
Write your business description clearly
Add custom instructions for tone
Include keywords to mention
Save it and forget it
✅ Step 2: Let AI generate weekly posts
System creates 3 posts per week automatically
Uses your keywords naturally
Matches your brand voice
No manual writing needed
✅ Step 3: Preview before publishing
Check AI-generated posts in queue
Edit if needed (usually fine)
Schedule or post immediately
Takes 30 seconds per client
✅ Step 4: Automate review responses
AI drafts replies to all reviews
You approve before sending
Positive and negative handled
Saves hours every week
✅ Step 5: Track everything
Monitor posts published
Check engagement metrics
See review response rates
One dashboard for all clients
By the way, we created an OFFER SWIPE FILE BY NICHE... It's FREE for the next 72 hours.
Comment “LOCALRANK” and I’ll send it your way (must be following)

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last few months we've released 18 of our internal google ads frameworks + checklists
i've compiled everything into a single resource for yous to steal
> the execution playbooks
> the checklists we follow
> the SOPs our team uses daily
the strategies that actually print money in 2025
comment "FRAMEWORKS" + like
sending to everyone
(follow so i can DM)

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SEO agencies don't want you to know about this FREE tool!
They usually charge $3k for this…
I just built a tool for local businesses that can help you hit $100K/month - fast.
The tool audits your website + Google Business Profile in under 30 seconds.
Access is limited to the first 100 businesses only.
It shows exactly why your phone isn’t ringing - and how to fix it.
Simply like & comment "SEO" and I'll send you the link.
**Must be following so I can DM you**

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Claude just made every productivity app subscription look like a scam.
They dropped Claude Desktop - AI that actually talks to your computer's files, apps, and tools.
And it's FREE with any Claude plan (even the free tier).
The same capabilities automation tools charge $2,000+/year for:
- Direct access to your local files (no uploading)
- 100+ one-click extensions (GitHub, Slack, AWS, databases)
- Runs terminal commands with your approval
- Connects to literally everything you use daily
While everyone's juggling 12 browser tabs and 8 SaaS subscriptions, smart people are getting:
✓ Files organized automatically (rename, sort, dedupe in seconds)
✓ Real automation without Zapier ($588/year saved)
✓ Zero context-switching (system-wide keyboard shortcut)
✓ Work happens locally (your sensitive files never hit the cloud)
The kicker? Anthropic onboarding dropped from 3 weeks to 3 DAYS for developers using this.
You're competing against people who turned their AI into an actual assistant.
Comment "DESKTOP" and I'll send you:
✓ The exact extension setup that replaces 5 subscriptions
✓ Real automation workflows people are running
✓ How to connect it to your entire tech stack
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Now how to actually use this (not just install and forget):
For Everyone:
1. Download from claude.com/download (5-minute setup)
2. Use Quick Entry hotkey from ANY app (no browser needed)
3. Ask it to organize your messy Downloads folder
4. Have it explain system errors in plain English
5. Let it write emails while you're in Slack
For Automators:
1. Install the filesystem extension (Settings → Extensions)
2. Set up GitHub MCP server for automatic code reviews
3. Connect your database - no more SQL query guessing
4. Use CLAUDE.md in your repos (AI reads your conventions automatically)
5. Chain tools together: "research → summarize → email → schedule"
The automation space is sweating because anyone can now:
→ Build workflows that cost $200/month on Make/Zapier
→ Access 100+ services without learning 100 APIs
→ Run multi-step automation with one prompt
→ Keep everything local (no cloud security nightmares)
One Zapier Power subscription ($588/year) = 2.9 years of Claude Pro with Desktop free.
Let that sink in.
The people still paying for workflow automation tools don't know this exists yet.
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