Business and AI Tools
Practical tools and frameworks Elias Curtis uses and recommends for AI implementation, CRM, automation, SEO, and business growth.
How to Think About Tools
Tools are not solutions. A CRM, an AI platform, or an automation builder is only as valuable as the strategy and implementation behind it. This page organizes the tools Elias Curtis uses and recommends by purpose, so you can understand what each one does and when it is the right choice. The goal is not to collect tools but to select the right ones for a specific business problem.
AI Platforms
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
General-purpose AI for content drafting, analysis, customer communication, and workflow automation. Useful for businesses that need flexible AI capabilities across multiple use cases.
Claude (Anthropic)
AI platform strong at reasoning, long-document analysis, and careful content generation. Often preferred for tasks requiring nuance and accuracy over volume.
Creator Studio AI
AI-powered website and content platform useful for building and managing business websites with integrated AI capabilities.
CRM and Automation
GoHighLevel
CRM, marketing automation, website builder, and scheduling combined in one platform. The primary platform Elias uses for client CRM, automation, and lead-generation work.
Zapier and Make
Integration platforms that connect different business tools and trigger automations across systems when a native integration is not available.
SEO and Search
Google Search Console
Free tool for monitoring search performance, indexing status, and technical SEO issues. Essential for understanding how Google sees your site.
Schema Markup Validators
Tools for testing structured data and JSON-LD to ensure search engines and AI systems can correctly parse entity information.
Website and Content
TanStack Start
Full-stack React framework with server-side rendering used to build fast, SEO-friendly websites that render content before JavaScript executes.
RSS.com
Podcast hosting and distribution platform used for embedding playable podcast players on media pages.
Platform independence
GoHighLevel is a third-party software platform used in certain client implementations. Elias Curtis and Transformed Design Inc. provide independent strategy, design, setup, integration, automation, and management services. No official affiliation or endorsement is implied unless explicitly verified.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tools does Elias Curtis use for AI implementation?
Elias works with ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), and Creator Studio AI, selecting the right platform for each business use case based on the task requirements.
Which CRM platform does Elias Curtis recommend?
GoHighLevel is the primary platform Elias uses for CRM, marketing automation, website building, and scheduling, because it combines these functions in one system.
Are these tools required to work with Elias?
No. Tool selection depends on your business needs and existing systems. Elias recommends the right tools for each situation rather than requiring a specific stack.
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