How I Write Blog Posts From My Pixel

I, like many of you reading this article, could use a few extra hours in the day. But since that's currently impossible, we'll have to get the most out of what we have. Fortunately, tech has advanced to the point where we can fit AI-powered computers in our pockets. My Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is the number one tool I use when working on the go.

Using the smart device, I can write 1500+ word blog posts, conduct keyword research using SEMrush, have AI fact-check my work, and much more. All while waiting in my kids' pickup line or grinding through cardio on a treadmill.

Here's the stack I use to crank out articles from my Pixel:

• Google Docs: Obvious choice and a far superior word processor for mobile than Microsoft Word.
• Gemini: Absolutely essential for helping with drafts and fact-checking the things you write.
• Google Drive: Needed for storing, reviewing, and collaborating on content.
• Pixel’s Recorder App: Admittedly I hate the sound of my own voice, but it's sometimes easier to speak what you're thinking than to write it.
• Split Screen: This isn't a Google or Pixel exclusive, but it's one of the main reasons I prefer Android phones over iOS for work. I generally have my Docs running on the bottom while running either Gemini / ChatGPT, or a search engine up top.
• Gemini Live: Perfect for brainstorming content ideas and works amazingly well with the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. You really walk away from each interaction feeling like Tony Stark.

How The Flow Starts: Conversations With AI

I usually have a few ideas floating around my brain before I consult AI. These ideas stem from conversations with clients, bugs I've had to deal with, or questions people ask me. I always spoon-feed Gemini ideas rather than asking them to think for me. AI is great, but there's no replacing the beauty the human mind can conjure up.

This is when I pop my AirPods out and insert my Google Pixel Buds. With my Pixel Buds Pro 2 in, I speak to Gemini as I would a normal person. I still provide structure, but passersby likely think I’m on the phone with another person.

“I want to write an article about how I use my Pixel to write blog posts on the go. I don’t want to bore my users with a spec sheet. Instead, I want to go through the tech I use, why I use it, and how it enables me to work on the go, run multiple websites, while working full time.”

That single conversation usually gives me:

A general overview of the article, not SEO optimized but a nice starting structure.
Ideas I hadn’t thought of.
Gaps I should fill in.
An informal feeling, much like brainstorming with another human.

Building Structure from the Brainstorm

After I’ve completed the brainstorming process, it’s time to open Google Docs. Here’s a brief overview of how I start:

Focus on the headers first (h2s, h3s): Main ideas are listed here first.
Add a supporting sentence or two: Place these right after the headers.
Internal Linking: List relevant articles of mine I want to link to.
Pen the conclusion: I generally write the ending before the intro.

At this point is where Split Screen comes in. Gemini or a search engine is hanging around on top, while I’m typing away in Docs on the bottom. I refrain from asking it to write for me and use it more like a second opinion from someone with deep industry insights.

I Treat Writing Like a Workout and Do It In Sets

I have never written a large article in one sitting. Instead, I structure writing similar to my workouts. I break everything up into sets—I’ll grab a set while on the treadmill and another while the kids are at soccer practice.

Because the structure already exists, courtesy of Gemini, I can drop into any section and add value without rereading the entire document. This is one of the key advantages of mobile writing. There is much less pressure for perfection. I write much more conversationally and clean it up later.

Voice Notes When Typing Feels Slow

On days where typing just isn’t happening, I lean heavily on the Recorder app. I speak through an entire section of content, it is transcribed, and I paste it into Google Docs. From there, Gemini gets to work cleaning up grammar and removing repetitive words, all while keeping my tone intact. This alone likely led to me doubling the amount of content I can turn out in a week.

Publishing From the Pixel

I don’t use WordPress or any other off-the-shelf CMS. Instead, I use my own, hand-coded, Python-based platform. As a result, I’ve built publishing features that work exceedingly well on mobile.

Before hitting publish, I have Gemini review my HTML to ensure it's optimized for maximum SEO. A surprising number of posts can be written, reviewed, and published entirely from a Pixel without sacrificing quality.