From 0fcf707a1706b131691e204ea6fca3baf65af026 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Carlos Arias Date: Sat, 4 Jul 2026 23:13:55 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] chore: neutralize comiida demo prose -> generic placeholder content MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Rewrote the sample pages/components to niche-neutral placeholder copy so the base carries no Medellín/restaurant/author-specific content: - about, faq, services -> generic placeholder pages (structure preserved) - index hero, Footer, Newsletter, contact, 404, BaseLayout -> neutral copy app/src is now free of comiida/medellin/carlos references; build = 13 pages, Complete. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.8 (1M context) Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01SYHWLHihq3v9nxNwoPCKSn --- app/src/components/Footer.astro | 2 +- app/src/components/Newsletter.astro | 6 +-- app/src/layouts/BaseLayout.astro | 2 +- app/src/pages/404.astro | 2 +- app/src/pages/about.astro | 30 ++++++------- app/src/pages/contact.astro | 6 +-- app/src/pages/faq.astro | 42 +++++------------- app/src/pages/index.astro | 10 ++--- app/src/pages/services.astro | 67 +++++++---------------------- 9 files changed, 52 insertions(+), 115 deletions(-) diff --git a/app/src/components/Footer.astro b/app/src/components/Footer.astro index fb7b857..02bb596 100644 --- a/app/src/components/Footer.astro +++ b/app/src/components/Footer.astro @@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ const { flush = false } = Astro.props;
-
© {new Date().getFullYear()} {SITE.name}. Dining in Medellín.
+
© {new Date().getFullYear()} {SITE.name}.
Set in Fraunces & Inter.
diff --git a/app/src/components/Newsletter.astro b/app/src/components/Newsletter.astro index 493a11c..8b3f373 100644 --- a/app/src/components/Newsletter.astro +++ b/app/src/components/Newsletter.astro @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ const { compact = false } = Astro.props; compact ? (
Newsletter
-

Medellín dining in your inbox — new guides and openings.

+

New posts in your inbox.

-

Eat well in Medellín.

+

Stay in the loop.

- One email when it’s worth it — new restaurant guides, openings, and data-driven dining picks for Medellín. + One email when it’s worth it — new posts and updates, no spam.

+
404

Lost in the margins

diff --git a/app/src/pages/about.astro b/app/src/pages/about.astro index fc9af21..2da3839 100644 --- a/app/src/pages/about.astro +++ b/app/src/pages/about.astro @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ import { SITE, authors } from "../lib/blog-data.js";
@@ -15,35 +15,29 @@ import { SITE, authors } from "../lib/blog-data.js";
About

- A restaurant publication that runs itself. + About {SITE.name}.

- {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 = {
FAQ

- Dining in Medellín: FAQ + Frequently asked questions

- Quick, practical answers to the questions English-speaking visitors ask most about eating - out in Medellín. + Quick answers to common questions. Edit these in app/src/pages/faq.astro.

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.