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What’s the Difference Between Rare NFTs and Rare Traditional Art?
Rarity is a priceless resource for curators and collectors. From one-of-a-kind oil paintings to vintage baseball cards, or even giant Cheetos emerging from regular-size consumer bags, people enjoy things that break from the norm. However, the vast world of art is generally ruled by supply and demand, which makes rarity (often interchangeable with the term scarcity) an elusive and ambiguous term to define concretely. While 1/1 works are widely accepted as the highest form of any single craft, rarity itself isn’t actually an official measurement of appraisal, but one of many factors that helps to determine the value of a […]
How Web3 Allowed Rapper LATASHÁ to Evade Record Label Ties
Every successful musician carves a unique path into the medium. For LATASHÁ, it was through poetry slams and cyphers. Her natural affinity for wordplay and expression eventually led her down the path of becoming an independent musician equally versed in singer/songwriter stylings and hip-hop. In our latest episode of Behind The Drop, we sat down with LATASHÁ for an inside look on her rise as one of Web3’s most notable young artists. LATASHÁ’s journey into Web3 began once she realized something was up with the music industry. Thanks to her “mini law degree,” as she described in an interview with […]
A Guide to Meebits: More than Just 3D CryptoPunks
Although perhaps best known for kicking off the PFP NFT craze with the CryptoPunks collection in 2017, Larva Labs didn’t rest on its heels following that massive “W.” Since then, it’s launched Autoglyphs, an on-chain generative NFT art collection, and of course, Meebits. A 20,000-piece collection of PFP NFTs hosted on the Ethereum blockchain may very well represent the future of this type of NFT. Launched in May 2021, Meebits can be viewed as the spiritual successor to the still-iconic CryptoPunks collection. And, if CryptoPunks functions as the ideal 2D avatar for Web2 social media accounts, Meebits aims to be […]
How to Apply Semantic SEO to Different Niches
Search engine optimization is ever-changing as search engines are continuously evolving. A semantic SEO strategy can help you to carve out a competitive advantage. As search engines adapt to provide the best results to conversation queries, your web content should adapt too. Once you understand the principles, you can apply semantic SEO writing to any niche. In this post, I’ll outline some of the successful strategies I’ve used across different types of sites along with some insights into the results they have achieved. Let’s start by explaining a little more about semantic search and content before we examine some useful […]
7 Soft Skills You Need to Achieve Career Growth
Is there someone (or hopefully, several someones) at your company who it seems like everyone wants to work with? Perhaps it’s someone with amazing soft skills which get them pulled into brainstorms. Or maybe they’re the go-to consultant for some of the most impactful business issues. Or maybe it just seems like everyone on your team really, really likes them. Soft skills have the power to grow your career in the same way hard skills and talent can. But what exactly are soft skills? And why are they so important to growing your career? Keep reading to find out, or […]
The Top Traffic, Conversion, & Lead Trends in Q3: Data & Takeaways from 120,000+ Businesses
When it comes to Q4, Halloween isn’t the only spooky thing haunting marketers. In fact, the most intimidating part of Q4 is the pressure to end the year with great results, while also taking on immense annual planning to start the new year off right. And, on top of the normal stressors of Q4, businesses are also dealing with concerns about inflation, uncertain economies, and how a potential recession could impact their bottom line. As you enter an uncertain Q4, it will be helpful to gather all the hard data you need to make decisions, including research on how industries […]
WordPress Vulnerability In Shortcodes Ultimate Impacts 700,000 Sites via @sejournal, @martinibuster
U.S. Government advisory warns of CSRF vulnerability in WordPress plugin Shortcodes Ultimate which is used by over 700,000 websites The post WordPress Vulnerability In Shortcodes Ultimate Impacts 700,000 Sites appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
What is Comparative Advertising? [+ Examples]
Comparative advertising is a marketing tactic which helps to drive brand awareness by comparing their product or service to a competitor. When executed correctly, comparative ads can successfully convince consumers to do business with one brand over another. But, this strategy requires care and attention, especially as companies may find themselves in the middle of a lawsuit. In this post, we’ll delve deeper what comparative advertising is, give real-life business examples, explain the legality of using the strategy, and present pros and cons that you can use to make the best decision for your business. With half of US […]
10 Best Mobile Friendliness Tests [+ What Does it Mean to be Mobile Friendly?]
Nobody wants to sit there pinching, poking, and squinting at their phone just to view your website. So it should come as no shock that 50% of people will use a business less often if their site isn’t mobile friendly, according to Google. But how can you be sure that your website is mobile friendly? Sure, you could check it on your own smartphone. But what about the hundreds of other kinds of phones and tablets that your visitors are using? Today we’ll cover a selection of mobile friendliness tests that will give you clear answers and actionable tips. For […]