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9 Common Mistakes Marketers Make on TikTok & How to Avoid Them
Are you finally giving TikTok a shot? If you’re new to the app, there are a few mistakes you’ll want to avoid at all costs. While some can apply to any social media platform, most are specific to TikTok and its audience. 1. You’re not joining trends. When I think of TikTok, trending sounds and challenges immediately come to mind. That’s what the platform’s known for, after all. In fact, many see TikTok as the fun, unfiltered, uninhibited friend to the more uptight, polished Instagram. With this in mind, succeeding on the platform does mean using special effects, dubbing trending […]
Is the Potential Recession Already Impacting Consumer Spending Habits? [New Data + Takeaways for Marketers]
If you’ve watched the news recently, it seems that the possibility of a recession has captured everyone’s attention. Americans have already seen signs like the inflation of rent, gas prices, groceries, and other necessities that pre-existing wages can’t meet. But, still, some experts say that we could still avert a recession – and if we don’t – a recession might not last as long as 2008’s. With all these changes and newsbites in mind, business decision-makers might wonder how their potential customers are reacting. And, if their spending habits could be changing in the near future as a result? While […]
Refik Anadol on How AI ‘Imagination’ Elevates Memory With NFTs
On June 25, 1949, the British neurologist Geoffrey Jefferson gave a lecture to the Royal College of Surgeons of England entitled The Mind of Mechanical Man. It may be surprising that machine intelligence was the subject of much debate in Jefferson’s time, with some describing the 1904s as the period in which artificial intelligence was born following the development of cybernetics. Jefferson’s ideas about the intersection of human and machine were ahead of their time and even impressed the great Alan Turing with their prescience and clarity. “[N]ot until a machine can write a sonnet or a concerto because of […]
NFT Game Developers: Play-to-Earn and ‘Play and Earn’ Are Not the Same
Across all applications of NFTs, one thing has remained consistent: they’re a demonstration of the untold potential of blockchain technology. In the early days of crypto, most early adopters were drawn to the idea of blockchains due to their disruptive potential in the world of finance. But with NFTs, that disruption takes place across a wide variety of industries. NFTs have gradually gained traction among internet-savvy users who have utilized this technology to launch careers in a host of creative industries — namely music and art. However, one sector that seems to be a match made in heaven for blockchain […]
Upcoming Drops: August 29 – September 4
Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL. Don’t get us wrong — the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings. Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you, as we put together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss. […]
SEOs – You Can’t Afford To Ignore UX via @sejournal, @BrianFr07823616
SEO pros also need to adopt a UX mindset. Learn how both disciplines work together and how SEO professionals can use UX to improve results. The post SEOs – You Can’t Afford To Ignore UX appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How To Create Perfect Images For SEO With Dall-E 2 via @sejournal, @VincentTerrasi
Get creative with AI and generate unique images to better suit your content. Here are the best steps to get the most out of it. The post How To Create Perfect Images For SEO With Dall-E 2 appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Inflation-Based Price Changes? Here’s How & How Not to Address it in Your Messaging
Inflation has been a big topic of conversation in recent months, with the cost of just about everything going up. From gas to groceries to household goods. As a result, many companies are notifying customers of price increases. If that sounds like your company, keep reading to learn how to address price changes and key things to avoid. How to Address Price Changes 1. Be truthful. A 2022 survey by Gartner revealed that nearly 40% of consumers want detailed and honest explanations for price hikes. Specifically, they want clarity – no jargon, blame, or redirection. In recent years, consumers have […]
The 5 Best Cities for Black Entrepreneurs
Welcome to Breaking the Blueprint — a blog series that dives into the unique business challenges and opportunities of underrepresented business owners and entrepreneurs. Learn how they’ve grown or scaled their businesses, explored entrepreneurial ventures within their companies, or created side hustles, and how their stories can inspire and inform your own success. White-owned businesses receive an average of $18,500 in outside equity at funding, compared to just $500 for Black-owned businesses. On top of that, it can also be challenging for Black entrepreneurs to find mentorship, resources, and even community with other business owners with their shared experiences. Thankfully, there are […]
Google Shares Insights into Indexing & Crawl Budget via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google’s Gary Illyes and Martin Splitt discuss why Google chooses to index some content and not others The post Google Shares Insights into Indexing & Crawl Budget appeared first on Search Engine Journal.