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$LMWR? LimeWire Is Back From the Dead As a Web3 Brand
Who remembers LimeWire, the now-defunct peer-to-peer file-sharing service that ruled the early 2000s? Back in its heyday, Limewire had more than 50 million monthly active users. But things changed in 2010, when the filesharing website was shut down by U.S. federal court after a four-year legal battle. For those who are still nostalgic about the place you downloaded your first MP3, you’re not alone. Considering the rebellious nature of the platform, perhaps it makes perfect sense that LimeWire is now being resurrected on the blockchain. And after months of teasing a tokenized offer, the new iteration of the iconic peer-to-peer […]
The Rise of Token-Gated Streaming: A Guide to the Benefits and Risks
The incentives of being a music fan have been waning over the years. Ticket prices continue to skyrocket thanks to monopolized ticket marketplaces, and streaming prices are also rising. As a result, attendees are finding it less rewarding to show up for their favorite acts, and artists are having an increasingly difficult time mustering connections with their core audiences. All in all, the music economy feels incredibly constricted. This is precisely why creators and consumers have been turning to the blockchain. It’s a way to circumvent some of the worst features of the music industry. Now, some of the NFT-enabled features […]
YouTube Revamps Partner Program Re-Application Policies via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
YouTube updates re-application policies for its Partner Program, impacting new applicants and suspended channels seeking monetization. The post YouTube Revamps Partner Program Re-Application Policies appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Chrome HTTPS Lock Icon Is Going Away via @sejournal, @martinibuster
The Chrome lock icon scheduled to be replaced by another one that is less misleading The post Chrome HTTPS Lock Icon Is Going Away appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Top 5 Ethical Concerns Raised By AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton warns of machines surpassing human intelligence, raises ethical concerns, and departs Google to promote responsible AI development. The post Top 5 Ethical Concerns Raised By AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
18 of the Best AI Chatbots for 2023
Whether on Facebook Messenger, their website, or even text messaging, more and more brands are leveraging chatbots to service their customers, market their brands, and even sell their products. But, the if/then logic that powers many chatbots’ conversational abilities limits them from answering unique and new questions, which can hang your customer out to dry and leave them dissatisfied with your customer service. Fortunately, the next advancement in chatbot technology that can solve this problem is gaining steam — AI-powered chatbots. In this post, we’ll discuss what AI chatbots are and how they work and outline ADD NUMBER of the […]
Instagram SEO: 10 Techniques for Increasing Your Reach
Creating an Instagram SEO strategy is critical for marketers as the platform has become more popular than social media giants Twitter and LinkedIn. SEO for Instagram is how you can create opportunities for those billions of users to see your content and engage with your brand. Luckily, you can apply the same SEO techniques you use to optimize web page content to drive organic growth to your Instagram account. Think of Instagram as its own search engine. The platform has built-in search functions that act like its own mini-Google. Here, we’ll share 10 SEO techniques to expand your reach by […]
PPC Automation: When & How To Use It via @sejournal, @navahf
Save time by knowing when and where to use automation, depending on your budget and conversion data. Here’s all you need to know. The post PPC Automation: When & How To Use It appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Making the Most of ChatGPT [+10 Examples]
ChatGPT has been one of the hottest topics in the B2B industry. Since it was made widely available to the public in late November 2022, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media have become flooded with examples of the chatbot’s responses. No one is questioning how smart ChatGPT is. The question, however, is how good it can be at providing accurate information or making our lives (both private and professional) easier. I’ve put the chatbot to the test to see how helpful it can be in day-to-day life. Here are the results. What is ChatGPT? How is ChatGPT being used today? […]
Lemon8 Is Currently the Fastest-Growing Social Media Platform: What Marketers Need to Know
Welcome to HubSpot Marketing News! Tap in for campaign deep dives, the latest marketing industry news, and tried-and-true insights from HubSpot’s media team. A new social media platform is in town, and it’s quickly picking up steam. Lemon8 is owned by ByteDance, the China-based parent company that owns TikTok, and it’s had a buzzy debut in the U.S. It was originally launched in Japan in 2020 and became available in the U.S. and UK in February 2023. In the past month, it’s become the second most-downloaded lifestyle app in the U.S. behind Pinterest. Speaking of Pinterest… Lemon8 is described as a […]