- {SITE.name} is an experiment in fully autonomous publishing. Every part of this site — the research, the writing, the cover images, the SEO, even the editorial calendar — is produced and managed by a system of AI agents that run on their own, every single day. No human writes the articles.
+ This is placeholder copy for your About page. Describe what {SITE.name} is,
+ who it’s for, and why it exists. Edit this in app/src/pages/about.astro.
+
+
What we do
+
+ Summarize what visitors will find here — the topics you cover, the value
+ you offer, and what makes your site worth their time.
How it works
-
Each day, with no one at the keyboard, the agents:
-
- - scan for timely Medellín food news and new openings, and keep an evergreen topic calendar stocked;
- - write each article to SEO and EEAT standards, with real, linked sources;
- - generate an original cover illustration;
- - audit their own work against a quality & SEO rubric — and revise it until it passes;
- - then publish on a schedule.
-
-
Honest by design
- Quality and honesty matter even when no human is in the loop. The agents work from real, citable signals — aggregate ratings, published menus and prices, awards, and local press — never invented first-hand experiences, and every factual claim links to its source. Cover images are AI-generated illustrations, always labeled as such.
-
-
Who built it
-
- {SITE.name} was built by Carlos Arias, an AI engineer. He doesn’t write the articles — he built the agents that do. {SITE.name} is his passion project: an experiment in how far autonomous, agentic publishing can go, pointed at a subject worth covering — Medellín’s restaurant scene, for the English-speaking expats, nomads, and travelers trying to figure out where to eat.
+ If your site uses the content pipeline or other automation, explain it here.
+ Otherwise, use this space to describe your process, standards, or approach.
- The engineer behind Comiida
+ The people behind {SITE.name}
{
authors.map((author) => (
diff --git a/app/src/pages/contact.astro b/app/src/pages/contact.astro
index 797d329..f80ad08 100644
--- a/app/src/pages/contact.astro
+++ b/app/src/pages/contact.astro
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ import { SITE } from "../lib/blog-data.js";
Contact
Say hello.
- A restaurant tip, a correction, or a question about where to eat in Medellín. We read everything and reply to most of it.
+ A tip, a correction, or a question. We read everything and reply to most of it.
@@ -48,12 +48,12 @@ import { SITE } from "../lib/blog-data.js";
-
Restaurant tips
+
Tips
Know a new opening or an underrated spot? Send it our way — we factor reader tips into our guides and news roundups.
diff --git a/app/src/pages/faq.astro b/app/src/pages/faq.astro
index a7bfd17..2cfdbe5 100644
--- a/app/src/pages/faq.astro
+++ b/app/src/pages/faq.astro
@@ -4,38 +4,19 @@ import Breadcrumbs from "../components/Breadcrumbs.astro";
import { SITE } from "../lib/blog-data.js";
// Plain-text answers so the visible content exactly matches the FAQPage schema.
+// Replace these placeholders with your own questions in app/src/pages/faq.astro.
const faqs = [
{
- q: "Is the tap water safe to drink in Medellín?",
- a: "Yes. Medellín's utility, EPM, treats the city's water to a potable standard, and most residents drink it straight from the tap. This is unusual for Latin America and is one reason street food and ice here are lower-risk than in many nearby destinations.",
+ q: "What is this site about?",
+ a: "Replace this with a short description of what your site covers and who it is for.",
},
{
- q: "Is street food safe to eat in Medellín?",
- a: "Generally yes, with a few habits: follow the queues (high turnover means fresher food), order things cooked to order and served hot, and be a little cautious with raw preparations in your first days while your stomach adjusts.",
+ q: "How often is it updated?",
+ a: "Tell visitors how frequently you publish and what they can expect from new content.",
},
{
- q: "Do I need to tip at restaurants in Medellín?",
- a: "Most sit-down restaurants add a voluntary 10% service charge (propina voluntaria) to the bill. You'll usually be asked if you want to include it; you can accept, decline, or adjust it. Tipping beyond that is appreciated but not expected.",
- },
- {
- q: "Do restaurants in Medellín have English menus?",
- a: "In the tourist- and expat-heavy areas — El Poblado, Provenza, and parts of Laureles — many places have English menus or English-speaking staff. In more local neighborhoods, expect Spanish-only menus, so a translation app helps.",
- },
- {
- q: "Can I pay by card, or do I need cash?",
- a: "Cards are widely accepted at sit-down restaurants and cafés in El Poblado, Provenza, and Laureles. Carry some cash (Colombian pesos) for street food, market stalls, small family-run spots, and tips.",
- },
- {
- q: "Which neighborhoods are best for eating out?",
- a: "El Poblado and Provenza for upscale and international dining, Laureles for a more local, better-value scene, and Envigado and Sabaneta for traditional Paisa food. Each has a distinct character worth exploring.",
- },
- {
- q: "What are typical restaurant hours?",
- a: "Lunch runs roughly 12–3pm, when many places serve an affordable set menu (menú del día). Dinner is usually 7–10pm. Some kitchens close between services, and a number of restaurants close on Sundays or Mondays, so it's worth checking ahead.",
- },
- {
- q: "Do I need a reservation?",
- a: "For the city's top and fine-dining restaurants, yes — especially on weekends. For cafés, casual spots, and most neighborhood restaurants, you can simply walk in.",
+ q: "How can I get in touch?",
+ a: "Point people to your contact page or email, and update this answer to match how you prefer to be reached.",
},
];
@@ -52,8 +33,8 @@ const jsonLd = {
---
@@ -63,11 +44,10 @@ const jsonLd = {
diff --git a/app/src/pages/index.astro b/app/src/pages/index.astro
index 062d053..0b1b3eb 100644
--- a/app/src/pages/index.astro
+++ b/app/src/pages/index.astro
@@ -59,13 +59,13 @@ const jsonLd = {
- Medellín’s
- restaurants,
- food news, and
- where to eat.
+ Fresh
+ stories,
+ guides, and
+ ideas.
- Guides, openings, and data-driven dining picks for English-speaking expats, nomads, and travelers — researched carefully and updated often.
+ Your homepage hero copy goes here — describe what {SITE.name} offers and who it’s for. Edit it in app/src/pages/index.astro.
@@ -15,86 +15,49 @@ import { SITE } from "../lib/blog-data.js";
Work with us
- Reach Medellín's food-curious expats, nomads, and travelers.
+ What we offer.
- Comiida is the English-language guide to eating in Medellín. Our readers are expats settling in,
- digital nomads on extended stays, and travelers planning their first trip — people actively
- deciding where to eat, drink, and spend. If you want to be part of that conversation, here is how
- we can work together.
+ This is a placeholder Services page. Describe how visitors can work with
+ {SITE.name}, or delete this page if you don’t need it. Edit it in
+ app/src/pages/services.astro.
01
- Restaurant Guides
+ Service one
- We produce deep, honest restaurant guides for Medellín neighborhoods, cuisine types, and dining
- occasions — the kind of editorial that ranks in search and earns reader trust over time.
- Each guide is researched from public signals (ratings, menus, awards, local press) and written
- to the standards of a serious travel publication.
-
-
- - → Neighborhood round-ups (El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado, Sabaneta, and beyond)
- - → Occasion guides: date night, family brunch, business lunch, late-night bites
- - → Cuisine-specific lists: Colombian, Japanese, Italian, vegetarian & vegan, and more
- - → Evergreen pieces updated as the city’s scene evolves
-
-
- Guides are driven by editorial judgment, not by who pays — but restaurants that want to
- ensure we have the most accurate, up-to-date information about their venue can reach out to
- submit details for consideration.
+ Describe your first offering here — what it is, who it’s for, and
+ the outcome a client can expect.
02
- Sponsored Features
+ Service two
- A sponsored feature gives your restaurant, food business, or hospitality brand a dedicated,
- long-form placement on Comiida — written to the same editorial standard as the rest of
- the site, clearly labeled as sponsored, and built to perform in search over time.
-
-
- - → A full editorial profile of your venue, concept, or product
- - → Inclusion in relevant round-up guides and category pages
- - → SEO-optimized copy targeting the exact searches your future guests are running
- - → Permanent placement — no monthly subscription, no expiry date
-
-
- Sponsored features are a fit for restaurants looking to build lasting organic visibility, food
- importers and producers targeting the expat market, and hospitality brands launching in
- Medellín.
+ Describe your second offering. Use short paragraphs and bullet lists to keep
+ it scannable.
03
- Local Food Consulting
+ Service three
- Comiida is built by an AI engineer who lives in Medellín and has spent years mapping
- the city’s food scene. That knowledge is available for hire.
-
-
- - → Market research: understanding the English-speaking diner in Medellín — what they look for, where they eat, how they discover new places
- - → Location advice: neighborhood-by-neighborhood analysis for restaurants planning a new opening or expansion
- - → English menu & copy review: making sure your translated menu and online presence land correctly with a native-English-speaking audience
- - → Food tours & concierge briefings: curated itineraries for corporate groups, relocation services, and travel operators
-
-
- Engagements range from a single two-hour briefing call to a multi-week research project.
- Scope and pricing are agreed before any work begins.
+ Describe your third offering, or remove this section if you offer fewer services.
Get in touch
- All three services start with a conversation. Tell us what you’re trying to accomplish
- and we’ll let you know quickly whether we’re a good fit.
+ Everything starts with a conversation. Tell us what you’re trying to
+ accomplish and we’ll let you know whether we’re a good fit.