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The Neverending TikTok Journey: Trump Signs a Deal
TikTok’s ownership story just took a sharp turn—and it could make your Q4 a lot easier. Are ads and Shop safer now, or is this just another headline? Peek inside for the plain-English update and a one-week action plan.
Your Google Reports Look Weird This Week. Here’s What to Do…
Seeing fewer impressions after Google’s update? It’s a measurement shift, not a meltdown. Here’s how to read reports and refocus on Top 10–20 rankings.
Is SEO Dead? Did AI Kill It? A Guide to What’s Changing, Staying the Same, and No Longer Needed
Search Engine Optimization is about helping people (and machines) find, trust, and act on your content. AI Optimization (AIO) keeps that mission but adapts it to how modern AI systems read, summarize, and recommend web pages. Think of AIO as SEO with extra steps for answer engines like Google’s AI results, Bing Copilot, Perplexity, and tools that quote and synthesize your content.
WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Alert: All-In-One WP Migration, 5+ Million Websites Affected
WordFence has reported a critical vulnerability: unauthenticated PHP object injection. An attacker could remotely force the website to run malicious code. Could lead to stealing sensitive data, installing malware, or taking websites offline.
Don’t Sleep on Gen Z: Your Company’s Future Needs Them
Don’t Sleep on Gen Z: Your company’s future needs them.
The Best Teleprompter Apps for Recording Social Media Content: Top Choices for 2025
Creating high-quality social media videos is essential for small businesses wanting to engage audiences and build a brand. Whether you're delivering a marketing pitch, sharing branding insights, or explaining website design services, using a teleprompter app can help you stay on script, look professional, and avoid stumbles. In this article, we'll explore some of the best teleprompter apps available today, including both free and paid options, with detailed pros and cons for each.
Never Run Out of Content Again, Using ChatGPT
Use ChatGPT to never run out of content ideas again. You can even use the provided prompts to create a content calendar and plan out your content for months or even a full calendar year.
Top 5 Website Design Tips for Small Businesses in Growth Mode
Looking to scale your business online? Discover the top 5 website design tips for small businesses in growth mode. Implement these strategies to create an effective, visually appealing, and conversion-focused website that boosts your business's growth.
DIY Graphic Design: Canva + Basic Design Principles to Get You Started
Unpopular opinion: You don’t need to use fancy Adobe products and have a college education to create good-looking, professional graphics and imagery for your business. While hiring a professional designer might be ideal, it’s often not feasible for small businesses with tight marketing budgets.
Affordable Tools Every Small Business Owner Needs for DIY Marketing
Small business owners are often faced with the challenge of managing marketing efforts on tight budgets. Fortunately, a variety of affordable and effective tools are available to help even the most budget-conscious entrepreneurs create, manage, and optimize their marketing strategies. These tools range from graphic design to social media management, email marketing, and website analytics, allowing small business owners to handle their marketing needs in-house, saving time and money.