Chris Ioannou

Builder, operator, and curious generalist.

I work across web builds, infrastructure, automation, and AI-assisted workflows. This site is where I collect the projects I am shipping, the systems I am testing, and the notes that are shaping the next version of my work.

What I do

Build digital products

I like turning unclear ideas into clean, working systems. That can mean a landing page, a content site, an automation flow, or a tool that removes repetitive work. I have 17 years of experience in SEO, and 5 years of working with AI in various forms.

Operate the stack

I am building my confidence 'close to the metal', as they say: VPS setup, nginx, SSL, domains, remote access, lightweight homelabs, and the practical tradeoffs that keep systems stable.

Document the process

I keep notes on experiments, decisions, and lessons learned. The journal section is where those small observations turn into a body of work.

Projects

Infrastructure

cgi-builds.com

Set up a VPS-backed site with nginx, DNS, server config, certificate issuance, and deployment hygiene.

  • nginx
  • Let's Encrypt
  • Ubuntu VPS

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Automation

SEO pipeline tooling

Built data-processing scripts that turn Semrush exports into structured keyword models, summaries, and outputs that are easier to work from.

  • Python
  • CSV/XLSX
  • Reporting

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Systems

Portable homelab experiments

Testing practical low-cost machines for Linux, self-hosting, file services, remote access, and AI workflows that rely on APIs.

  • Linux
  • Tailscale
  • OpenClaw

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Journal

March 2026

From R to Python for Keyword Research

My journey transitioning from R and RStudio to Python for SEO Keyword Research.

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March 2026

Getting a static site to feel editable

Building a site and learning about GitHub, Decap CMS, GitHub auth service, and GitHub Actions for auto-deploy.

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March 2026

Learning server infrastructure by starting from scratch

Learning how to set up a server and all of the little obstacles along the way.

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Get in touch

If you want to talk about a site build, AI agent build, small infrastructure setup, an idea in progress, SEO, or a collaboration, email me and I will get back to you.