The Workflow Lab

AI Writing and AdSense Approval: A Helpful Shortcut or Hidden Risk? When AI writing tools first emerged, bloggers worldwide were torn. Could these digital assistants truly save time — or would they get your AdSense application rejected? After testing and countless edits myself, I’ve discovered a simple truth: AI writing isn’t the problem — low-value content is. In this article, we’ll uncover how to use AI tools safely while keeping Google’s algorithms on your side. Table of Contents 1. The Fear: AI vs. Originality 2. How AI Actually Helps Creators 3. The Hidden Pitfalls 4. Human Oversight: The Real Game-Changer 5. Crafting Google-Approved AI Content 6. Future-Proofing Your Blog Strategy 1. The Fear: AI vs. Originality When AI tools like ChatGPT or Jasper became mainstream, many bloggers panicked. The idea that AI could mass-produce thousands of articles raised red flags about originality and spam. Google’s guidelines clearly warn against automatically g...

Have you ever checked your bank statement and wondered, “What’s this charge again?” That was me not too long ago — buried under monthly payments for services I barely used. Music apps, fitness subscriptions, cloud storage… they all add up quietly. Today, I’ll share how I simplified my digital life by taking control of my recurring payments. Here’s how to stop wasting money on forgotten subscriptions and start living more intentionally. Table of Contents 1. Audit Your Subscriptions 2. Centralize Your Payment Information 3. Set Smart Calendar Reminders 4. Cancel and Confirm Properly 5. Maintain a Minimalist Subscription Habit 1) Audit Your Subscriptions The first step in subscription management is awareness. Go through your past three months of bank or credit card statements. List every recurring payment — even the small ones. You’ll likely discover old free trials or unused services quietly renewing each month. Use a spreadsheet or a finance tracking app to ...

Remember that time you missed a crucial deadline because you forgot to check a spreadsheet? I do! It's happened to me more times than I care to admit. That's why I finally decided to *build my own automated alert bot* using the power of Google Sheets and Apps Script. And guess what? It's surprisingly easy, even if you're a beginner coder! This guide will walk you through the entire process, step-by-step. Table of Contents What is Apps Script and Why Use It? Setting Up Your Google Sheet Writing Your Apps Script Code Scheduling Your Bot to Run Automatically Advanced Customization and Troubleshooting What is Apps Script and Why Use It? Apps Script is Google's cloud-based scripting language that lets you automate tasks across Google Workspace apps like Sheets, Docs, and Gmail. Think of it as JavaScript specifically tailored to interact with Google's ecosystem. Why use it? Because it's incredibly powerful for automating repetitive tasks! For exa...