StackJot

About

Built for people who ship, not scroll.

StackJot is a site about AI tools, automation, and productivity workflows. I write tutorials and honest reviews for everyday users — freelancers, students, small business owners, and anyone trying to get more done with the AI tools that are actually within reach.

Who writes this

I'm Zain Ul Abideen, the founder of StackJot. I started the site in 2026 to write down what I was already learning while using ChatGPT, Claude, Notion AI, and a stack of smaller tools day to day. Every post here is written by me, from my own hands-on use — not spun from other people's articles. You can find me on LinkedIn.

Why it exists

The internet is full of low-effort "top 10 AI tools" lists written by people who never opened the tools. I wanted the opposite: guides based on tools I've genuinely used, with the rough edges left in. If I recommend a workflow, I've run it myself.

What you'll find here

  • Step-by-step tutorials for AI tools like ChatGPT, Notion AI, Midjourney, and more
  • Productivity workflows that combine multiple tools into something useful
  • Honest comparisons with clear winners and trade-offs explained
  • Quick-fix guides for common problems and errors
  • Free in-browser tools — a token counter, cost calculator, word counter, and more

How I write these

I use the tool for the job it claims to do, then write up what actually happened — what worked, what annoyed me, and who it's really for. For comparisons like ChatGPT vs Claude vs Gemini, I run the same tasks through each one and note the differences I actually notice, rather than copying spec sheets.

I check pricing and free-tier limits against the vendor's own page when I publish, and I include the downsides — no tool is perfect, and pretending otherwise wastes your time. I don't accept paid placements or let advertisers influence rankings.

Corrections policy

If you spot an error — outdated pricing, a feature that has changed, a factual mistake — tell us. We update articles inline and note significant corrections at the top. Articles that no longer reflect current product state get either revised or marked archival.

How the site makes money

StackJot is supported by display advertising and occasional affiliate links to tools I've actually tested and recommend. I don't let advertisers influence editorial opinions, and any sponsored content, if it ever appears, is clearly labeled.

Get in touch

Have a tutorial request, found an error, or want to collaborate? Reach me via the contact page. I read everything.