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Bitcoin NFTs: The 20 Most Notable Ordinals Inscriptions
When software engineer Casey Rodarmor launched the Ordinals protocol on Bitcoin in January 2023, he sparked a movement on the blockchain. Now, NFTs can be minted on the Bitcoin mainnet. This news lit up the Web3 world as few other things have in its history, resulting in a fair amount of protest and excitement from the Bitcoin community. Purists (called Bitcoin Maxis) labeled the protocol an attack on the network, while others began gleefully minting Inscriptions — Bitcoin’s “native” version of NFTs — to their heart’s content. Much attention has been paid to the global amount and order of Ordinals […]
What NFT Marketplaces Support Creator Royalties? A Guide
Creator royalties: Love them or hate them, it cannot be denied that they provide central appeal for artists looking to make a blockchain-based living from their craft. Through royalties, creators receive recurring income whenever their works change hands through the various NFT marketplaces that populate the blockchain. This makes it possible for many in Web3, regardless of status, to sustain themselves from project to project. In 2022, though, creator royalties came under fire. Emerging as a major point of contention within the NFT space, the decisions of major marketplaces effectively shook up the established Web3 royalty dynamic, making it clear […]
Lessons Learned from SEO Tests that Didn’t “Win” – Whiteboard Friday
We love to talk about winning SEO tests, like those wonderful instances where you run an A/B test and you see positive impact. In today’s episode, though, Will is going to discuss the losing tests: those with negative results — or no results — where you couldn’t prove an impact. These test results are, in fact, where you can likely find the most valuable insights. Click on the whiteboard image above to open a high resolution version in a new tab! Video Transcription Hi, Moz fans. My name is Will Critchlow. I’m the founder and CEO at SearchPilot. We run […]
30 Fashion Brands That Marketers Can Learn From on Instagram
Between carefully curated photos, expertly targeted ads, and decisive adoption of Instagram stories, no other B2C industry has thrived on Instagram, much like the beauty and apparel industry. Some of the best clothing brands on Instagram are masters of consumer engagement, and businesses from any industry could learn something from these inspirational feeds. In this post, we’ve compiled a list of 30 clothing brands — both big and small — crushing the game. For a deeper dive into how to build a presence on Instagram, check out our complete guide to Instagram marketing. 30 of the Best Clothing Brands to […]
21 Great Search Engines You Can Use Instead Of Google via @sejournal, @ChuckPrice518
AI is shaking up search. Here are some Google alternatives you can try, offering better search experience and higher levels of privacy. The post 21 Great Search Engines You Can Use Instead Of Google appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Bard AI – What Sites Were Used To Train It? via @sejournal, @martinibuster
LaMDA, the underlying technology of Bard AI, is trained with a dataset called Infiniset, the details of which are kept exceedingly vague The post Google Bard AI – What Sites Were Used To Train It? appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Email Blacklist: How to Get Off It (By Avoiding It In The First Place)
In the email marketing industry, sending spam or unsolicited bulk messaging can taint any organization’s brand. It can prompt mailbox providers to filter their messages to the spam folder or place them on an email blacklist. In this article, we’re going to explain what an email blacklist is, how to avoid getting placed on one, and how to tell if you’ve been blacklisted. What is an email blacklist? How to Avoid an Email Blacklist How to Check if You’re On an Email Blacklist How to Get Off an Email Blacklist Some blacklists, like Spamhaus, are credible and widely trusted, so […]
How to Post on Snapchat Spotlight [+ Tips for Creating Engaging Content]
Snapchat’s Spotlight feature has quickly become one of the most popular destinations for users to find fun, engaging content. In this post, we’ll dive into how to post on Snapchat Spotlight and how to create captivating videos that drive results. How to Post to Snapchat Spotlight How to Check the Status of Your Submitted Spotlight Videos How to Save or Delete Snaps Shared on Spotlight Tips for Creating Snapchat Spotlight Videos How to Post to Snapchat Spotlight Via Mobile Device Image Source Record your Snap. Edit using the creative tools in the app, such as Lenses and Sounds. Add a […]
Google’s Expert Advice On SEO Troubleshooting With DevTools via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
In a new video, Google Developer Advocate Martin Splitt teaches viewers how to use Google Chrome DevTools to perform basic SEO troubleshooting steps. The post Google’s Expert Advice On SEO Troubleshooting With DevTools appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Hermès Wins NFT Trademark Lawsuit
The Alpha: It’s a big day for legal precedent in Web3, as the lawsuit between luxury brand Hermès International SA, and Mason Rothschild, the artist behind the controversial MetaBirkin NFT project, has been settled. After six days of proceedings in a Manhattan courtroom, the ruling came back that Rothschild’s sale of handbag-inspired NFTs violated Hermès’ rights to the “Birkin” trademark. A nine-person jury issued a verdict on Wednesday, February 8, awarding Hermès $133,000 in total damages and finding that Rothschild’s NFTs aren’t protected speech under the First Amendment. With regulation surrounding crypto and NFTs still vastly unestablished, this case will likely […]