Havok Labs Build Log
Notes from the front lines of AI-era software shipping. Real stacks, honest pricing, no agency smoke.
Old Agencies Peddle Strategy, Havok Labs Delivers Results
While traditional agencies are busy selling strategies, Havok Labs is in the trenches, coding the future. We're not your typical agency — we're the software engineers disrupting the game.
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AI Uprising: Why Your Web Agency is on the Brink of Extinction
The digital revolution doesn't play nice with traditional web agencies. AI is the new sheriff in town, making the old guard obsolete.
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Breaking Down the Jargon: OpenAI API Models Simplified
Unmasking the mystifying world of OpenAI API models. We compare prices, features, and capabilities to help you make an informed decision.
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Our La Salle Office, Naperville Outpost, and How to Meet Us
We build from downtown La Salle, split time in Naperville, and meet clients however they prefer — coffee in person or a fast Zoom sprint.
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Old Agencies Won't Adapt? We Already Did.
While old agencies cling to outdated tech and overcharge with mystery fees, we at Havok Labs have evolved. We're the disruptive, AI-powered solution that's faster, more secure, and way cheaper.
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Welcome to the Havok Labs Build Log
We’re done with agencies marking up simple work like it’s a $14 beer at Wrigley. Havok Labs exists to ship custom software, launch disruptive SaaS, and hand every asset back to you.
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Stop Paying Premium Rent for WordPress Bloat
WordPress was great in 2010. Now it is a theme market, a plugin casino, and a bill for agencies to babysit it. Here is why we are building something cleaner.
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WordPress vs. Custom Builds in 2025: Hidden Costs Small Businesses Can’t Ignore
Security breaches, performance bottlenecks, and agency retainers are turning WordPress into a liability for small businesses. Here’s why a custom stack backed by AI-first engineering beats themes and plug-ins.
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WP Engine: The Necessary Evil of a Toxic WordPress Stack
WP Engine keeps WordPress sites from imploding, but that insurance premium is exactly why we are building a new editor that is faster, more secure, and fully yours.
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