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Coastal
Intelligence.

Navigating the intersection of Pacific Northwest industry and modern algorithmic strategy. Perspectives on growth, rooted in Tacoma.

Tacoma Narrows Bridge
AI Insights

How AI is Reshaping Tacoma’s Retail Landscape

From the boutiques of Proctor District to the high-traffic hubs of Tacoma Mall, artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept. Local retailers are leveraging predictive analytics to anticipate the specific seasonal needs of the South Sound.

MARCH 14, 2024 6 MIN READ
Mount Rainier View
Local Growth

The Puget Sound Pivot: Scaling Your Service Business

Growth in the Pacific Northwest requires a unique blend of rugged independence and collaborative networking. We explore how service firms are breaking the regional ceiling and finding national clients without losing their Tacoma soul.

MARCH 08, 2024 8 MIN READ
Downtown Tacoma
SEO Strategy

Beyond Keywords: The Semantic Future of Local Search

Old-school SEO is fading. We dive into how search engines are now understanding the 'vibe' and 'intent' of local searchers in Pierce County, and what that means for your firm's digital footprint.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 5 MIN READ

Break room

Tap to play — nothing here works on hover alone.

Open a panel first. The games on the right use keyboard controls after you expand them (arrows / space).

Unrelated to the pitch above — scroll fuel only.

Sticky notes (fridge)

Read only

Reminder: the coffee machine is not a personality test.

If it works in staging, rename staging to production.

Meeting could have been a cron job.

Glyph hunt Tap to open · then tap the odd tile Tap to play

Nine tiles. Eight match. Tap the odd one before it judges you.

Invaders Tap to open · ← → space Tap to play

← → move · Space fire · close to stop

Score: 0
Snake Tap to open · arrow keys Tap to play

Arrow keys · eat squares · don’t eat yourself

Length: 3