Highlighted posts

    Mr.Brilliant

    Regular Member
    Bronze Star
    Joined
    Apr 26, 2025
    Messages
    51
    Reaction Score
    69
    BASIC ON PAGE SEO - AND CHECKLIST - TO BEGIN

    1. Begin with a Purpose-Driven Page Title

    • Primary keyword must appear close to the beginning.
    • Keep it under 60 characters so it doesn’t get cut off on Google.
    • Craft it like a mini-pitch, spark curiosity, but stay clear and honest.

      Important is to write a human-friendly title first, THEN weave the keyword naturally.

    2. Create a Meta Description That Sells the Page

    • Think of it like your elevator pitch in 155 characters.
    • Highlight the benefit or solution your page offers.
    • Few people recommend including one or two variations of your keyword.

    Make it a little bit clickbait so users want to click.

    Example:
    Instead of "Learn about SEO today,"
    write "Discover proven SEO strategies to boost your site's traffic and outrank your competition."

    3. Use SEO-Friendly URLs

    • Short. Simple. Descriptive.
    • Always lowercase, hyphen-separated.
    • Include your main keyword only once, no stuffing!

    🚫 Avoid: /best-seo-tips-seo-2025-search-engine-optimization ✅ Use: /seo-tips-2025

    4. Organize Content with Clear Headings (H1-H6)

    • Each page should have one H1 the main title.
    • Subtopics should be structured with H2 and H3.
    • Always use headings to make your content scannable.
    SEO bots love a clean header structure because it tells them what’s important.

    5. Write High-Quality, Comprehensive Content
    • Write for depth, not just word count.
    • Address what, why, how, and what’s next about your topic.
    • Sprinkle secondary keywords naturally.
    • Break text into short paragraphs (2-4 lines).
    • Add bullet points or numbered lists for easier reading.

    Keyword stuffing is not the solution, is a thing of past. Mostly people stuff a ton of keywords thinking it will boost the rank.

    6. Boost Internal Linking
    • Link to other relevant pages on your own site.
    • Use descriptive anchor texts , no lazy or generic "click here" links.
    • 3–5 internal links per 1000 words is a good benchmark.
    • Internal links help distribute authority and keep users exploring your site.

    7. Use High-Quality Outbound Links

    • Link to trusted, authoritative sources.
    • Ensure the outbound links add real value for readers.
    • If needed, use nofollow on promotional or untrusted links.
    • Outbound links make your page seem connected and legitimate.

    8. Make Images SEO-Friendly

    Use descriptive file names (example: seo-ranking-guide.png).
    Fill alt text for each image (describe what the image shows).
    Compress images for faster loading without losing quality.
    Images matter — Moz considers both their technical quality and contextual relevance.

    9. Speed and Mobile Optimization are Non-Negotiable

    • Compress files (CSS, JS, HTML).
    • Implement browser caching.
    • Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN).
    • Test on mobile devices (responsive layout is a must).

    Mobile Optimization is very important, it should be done in all possible way.

    10. Implement Basic Schema Markup
    • Add Schema for articles, FAQs, local business, reviews, etc.
    • Helps search engines understand your content faster.
    • Can improve CTR with rich snippets in search results.
    Even basic schema boosts your credibility in SEO audits.

    11. Focus on User Engagement Signals

    • Add interactive elements: FAQs, videos, polls, quizzes.
    • Encourage users to stay longer (better dwell time).
    • Improve navigability with a Table of Contents for long pages.

    🧠 Rank Brain understands that engagement = value = better rankings.

    12. Fix All Technical SEO Errors

    • No broken links (404 errors)
    • Properly structured internal redirects (301s)
    • No duplicate title tags or meta descriptions
    • Use HTTPS encryption (SSL certificate)

    SEO audits flags technical issues that seem small but greatly affect your grade.

    Quick Checklist to A-Grade Your On-Page SEO
    CategoryAction
    TitlesShort, keyword-first, human-readable
    Meta DescriptionEngaging, benefit-driven, keyword-included
    URLShort, clean, keyword-based
    HeadingsOne H1, clear H2-H3 structure
    ContentDeep, useful, engaging, scannable
    Internal Links3–5 links, descriptive anchors
    Outbound LinksTrusted sites, value-adding
    ImagesAlt text, compression, relevance
    MobileFully responsive, fast loading
    SchemaBasic structured data implemented
    Technical SEONo 404s, SSL, correct redirects

    Finally-
    You don't need a magic trick to earn an A grade on page SEO
    You need clarity, organization, speed, and genuine value.

    I always feel, a webpage is based on the concept of human body, where Google bots read it from top to bottom. Identify the keywords and rank. This is just the basic one can easily do and get listed in top 100 with little bit of efforts even with difficult keywords
     

    Champagne

    Administrator
    Administrator
    Founding Member
    Sapphire Member
    Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star
    Joined
    Mar 17, 2025
    Messages
    677
    Reaction Score
    1,591
    I am a video editor myself. I have edited countless videos for bigger and smaller projects and I would say I have a fairly good experience with video editing software. Since Video Editing will most likely not be taken over by AI any time soon, it is still necessary to have good video editors, either for your own projects or if you want to sell your video editing for someone else's project. Don't be fooled. Video Editing can be very fun if you have the right software, but especially in the beginning, it can be a steep learning curve, just like with everything else related to internet marketing. Anyway, I have written down the top 5 picks of free video editing software for 2025 from my point of view. I have tested all of these five programs and have somewhat of an understanding to most of the features. Here goes:

    #1 DaVinci Resolve​

    2048px-DaVinci_Resolve_17_logo.svg.png


    Website: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
    Price: Free (Paid Version: 295$)

    Pros:

    • Their free version is as powerful as some paid editing software.
    • Combines things like color grading, editing, audio editing via Fairlight and visual effects via Fusion.
    • It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux, so almost every computer user can use it on their OS.
    • The producer of the software (Blackmagic Design) is known for frequently updating their software to release new futures every other week.
    • Their editing tool was used in high-end productions as well as some Hollywood movies.
    Cons:
    • Due to the amount of variation and tools, it can be a little bit tricky to learn if you are just starting out.
    • It sometimes crashes on you, so its recommended to at least save your project every 5 - 10 minutes (especially on Windows OS)
    • If you just want to make smaller projects, it may be a little bit too much. Other programs are way better for that.
    • Some features like the AI-based tools or higher resolution exports above 4K require you to purchase the full version. It is not a subscription model, so you only pay 295$ one time.)
    DaVinci Resolve is one of the best (if not the best) video editing programs out there, especially considering how much you get for free. It feels super professional, with insane color grading tools and powerful built-in effects, but it does have a bit of a learning curve if you’re new to it. Once you get past that, though, it’s incredibly rewarding to use. I personally would not use it for smaller projects, but if you are into big video projects where you really want full control over color, effects, and sound, DaVinci Resolve is a total powerhouse.

    #2 OpenShot​

    1200px-OpenShot_logo_%282016%29.svg.png


    Website: https://www.openshot.org/
    Price: Free (No paid version)

    Pros:

    • It really is completely free. There are no hidden fees or watermarks locked behind this software; you can use all built-in tools in this software for free.
    • It is open-source, which means you can even modify it, if you know how to do that.
    • Just like DaVinci Resolve, it is also available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • Very good for beginner projects. It is relatively easy to understand and create small video projects with.
    • It has a lot of basic tools, like cutting, trimming, basic effects, titles and transitions. With that it is not only easy to use, but also lightweight and does not cost a lot of resources on the computer
    Cons:
    • If you are into more complex projects, you may run into freezing or even crashing of the software. It is not the best software for that.
    • That does not only apply to complex projects overall, but also to files with larger sizes. May freeze up the program.
    • Audio Editing is not as good as with some other video editors. It does lack a lot in that aspect.
    • It is a lightweight video editor, which means that it does not have a lot of advanced features such as color grading, motion graphics.
    OpenShot is a great little editor if you’re just starting out or need something simple and free. The interface is clean and very easy to figure out, even if you have never used a video editor before. It’s perfect for basic stuff like cutting clips, adding music, throwing in a few transitions, and exporting without a hassle.

    #3 CapCut

    64fb219ade937671b42e011e_capcut%20logo%20png.png


    Website: https://www.capcut.com/
    Price: Free (Paid Version: Standard (For mobile devices only): Costs $5.99 Monthly and $89.99 annually | Pro plan (For mobile, desktop, and web): Costs $19.99 Monthly and $179.99 annually | Teams (For shared access and collaborating with others): Costs $24.99 Monthly and $214.99 annually)

    Pros:

    • Much like OpenShot, it is very easy to learn and there is no steep learning curve.
    • It already comes with built-in transitions, filters and text animations as well as stickers and good effects you can use on your video.
    • A lot of social media influencers use this editor. It is especially good for social media videos for platforms like Youtube Shorts, TikTok and Instagram.
    • It has a cloud integration, which means you can work across devices and it is also available for mobile. Speaking of that, their mobile app is pretty good and possibly the best one for the mobile market.
    • If you are logged into an account you can export your videos without a watermark.
    Cons:
    • Audio Editing is not as advanced as with DaVinci Resolve.
    • You will run into problems if you are working with complex layers as it is not really good with this.
    • Obscure file types generally are not working with this CapCut. It is mainly used for social media formats.
    • Not the best video editor if you are into big projects as it lacks some advanced features that are needed for such projects.
    If you're making content for TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts, then Capcut is most likely the best option in terms of free video editing software. It’s packed with trendy effects, cool transitions, and AI tools like auto-captions that make editing super quick even if you have zero experience. You do not need to have a lot of experience to finish your first video project and it is generally very easy to learn and understand.

    #4 Lightworks​

    lightworks_93745.png


    Website: https://lwks.com/
    Price: Free (Paid Plan: Lightworks Create $9.99 Monthly | Lightworks Pro $23.99 Monthly (Yearly options are cheaper))

    Pros:

    • In terms of features it can be compared to DaVinci Resolve (not as good as DaVinci Resolve but still).
    • It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.
    • The interface of the software is probably the best that i have ever used. Very easy to get used too and does not seem cluttered at all.
    • The Free Version is limited but it is enough to get started with the basic functions that you would need to finish a small project. You do not need to upgrade, if you just need the basic functions.
    • The editing software was already used for making movies such as Pulp Fiction or The Wolf of Wall Street
    • Especially their trimming options and the timeline control is very precise, which makes it very good for serious editors on that subject.
    • Has good export quality and works with a wide range of file types, both for input and output.
    Cons:
    • Since it does have a lot of advanced features, it also has a steep learning curve. You do need a few hours if not a few days to get used to the functions that are built in Lightworks.
    • The free version only lets you export up to 720p.
    • Heavy projects may lead to crashed on this software. Once again, i recommend you to save your projects every 5 minutes, just to make sure. Its not fun to have your software crash on you, after you have not saved for 1 hours (speaking from experience).
    • To me, the rendering feels a littler slower than on other free video editing softwares.
    • First Setup may feel overwhelming to first-time users, so it is not recommended for someone who does not have any experience with video editing at all.
    • You have to create an account if you want to use the free version. The free version only works if you are logged into an account.
    With Lightworks you have a seriously powerful editor if you’re willing to put in the time to learn it. I am going to be honest with you. It definitely doesn’t hold your hand like some of the more modern options (CapCut for example). It is great for precision editing, especially if you’re used to traditional film workflows, but it’s not the most beginner-friendly, hence why i would not recommend it to a beginner.

    #5 Filmora​

    2048px-Wondershare_filmora_logo.svg.png


    Website: https://filmora.wondershare.com/
    Price: Free (Paid Plan: $19.99 monthy | $49.99 yearly | $79.99 lifetime)

    Pros:

    • Filmora reminded me a lot of Sony Vegas. A video editor i have used back in the day that has a user-friendly interface which is easy to navigate. Another video editor that does not have a steep learning curve and you can get into it rather quickly.
    • It comes with a wide variety of effects. They have transitions, filters, titles and even music from their library that you can use for your video project.
    • Another editor that is good if you are making videos for social media platforms.
    • Unlike most of the other video editors, it does have good audio editing tools, if you are into that kind of thing.
    • Supports Multi-Track Editing which is essential for bigger and more complex projects.
    • Their Drag-And-Drop editing plus their user friendly interface make it a perfect choice for beginners.
    Cons:
    • Their free version has its limitation. If you are exporting your projects your video will have a watermark, which you can only get rid of by purchasing their plan.
    • It lacks advanced features which makes it not as good for advanced projects if you are in the need for motion graphics or things like detailed color grading.
    • It feels a little to "basic". If you are an advanced video editor you may feel that it is to simplistic.
    • It has limited export options, which makes it difficult to use for for more professional editors.
    Another great video editor that is good for beginners or creators, who just tapped into the world of video editing. The easy interface and beginner friendly navigations make it perfect to start out on a simple project. It's got drag-and-drop interface, tons of effects, and a solid range of tools to add music, transitions, and text to your videos. If you need something fast, fun, and easy, Filmora is a good choice.

    I hope this list has helped you getting into video editing. Feel free to ask questions below and i can help you out if you have questions to specific softwares. Also if you have any other recommendations for good free video editing softwares, feel free to post them below. Always curious to hear thoughts from other members as well.
    (Yes, this was all written by me).​
     
    Last edited:

    roydan

    Senior Member
    Founding Member
    Sapphire Member
    Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star
    Joined
    Mar 30, 2025
    Messages
    2,007
    Reaction Score
    5,409
    My name is Roy and I'm an AppSumo addict.
    (We love you, Roy!)
    I but tons of crap I don't need from AppSumo and every once in a while I find something truly great, like Sendfox or Tidycal.
    But some times these SaaS companies don't last because they fail to realize that AppSumo is a good platform to get your name out these or fund some growth, but you can't sell SaaS subscription for one time fee without losing in the long run.

    A couple of years ago I bought a software called Sessions.
    It was brilliant.
    A video meeting software you can use on your own domain, recordings, webinars, transcriptions, webhook integrations, the whole 9 yards!
    One day it just stopped working, no email, no nothing. Just a notice on their website saying something in the realms of: we ran out of money and couldn't pay our employees, expect long support ticket response.
    And that was it.

    To this day the site is up, with no option to log in.
    I keep checking every few weeks, but even if it comes back, I don't think it'll last.
     
    Last couple years - pissed freelancer, but I get my clients myself, not from fiverr, and sometimes in addition to doing stuff myself I resell something, so I call this an agency, eh.
     

    TheVigilante

    Senior Member
    Founding Member
    Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star
    Joined
    Mar 29, 2025
    Messages
    1,289
    Reaction Score
    1,978
    Another case of AI getting the upper hand over doctors crazy times we living in

    Source:

     
    Last edited by a moderator:

    Zwielicht

    Administrator
    Administrator
    Founding Member
    Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star
    Joined
    Nov 10, 2024
    Messages
    2,862
    Reaction Score
    8,919
    2p3dw0.jpg


    At the risk of sounding like an old man who's out of touch with the world, I'm not particularly well-versed in crypto.

    However ,since starting this forum, I've begun learning more about cryptocurrency in order to eventually accept it as a payment method for upgrades here.

    Now, I knew some things about it and had various cryptocurrencies already, but I had never accepted crypto as a payment nor had I tried using it to buy something until recently.

    Accepting Crypto For The First Time
    So my first attempt to accept anything was with USDT TRC20, which I believe is something called a "stablecoin" whose value is tied to a fiat currency (in this case, USD).

    I'm just going to describe the experience as being odd, but definitely interesting. I was asked for my USDT wallet address, so I sent the one I had for Tron.

    But no, no, no; it's not the Tron wallet address I needed nor was it my ERC20 wallet address, but rather my USDT TRC20 wallet address (but I think there was also one for just TRC20?).

    So it takes a little while for me to figure this out, and I'm going to blame Ledger Live's set up for that. I sent what seems to be the right address, and the payment was received!

    I accepted another transaction after that one as well for the same wallet address, so at least I now have some experience with accepting cryptocurrency as a payment method.

    Trying To Buy Something With Crypto For The First Time
    So I wanted to buy the new server with crypto as I have enough in there to pay for the servers months in advance. I saw that they accepted TRON TRC20.

    I thought, "Hey, I know that one", so I selected that as the invoice option. I'm given the wallet address to send the payment to, so I open up Ledger Live feeling excited to make my first payment.

    Disappointment soon hit me when I was greeted with a warning message just before the transaction that said something like, "The SUN doesn't have enough energy! This transaction may cost up to an extra 50TRX".

    I looked into this and found out that transactions cost... energy... that you can also rent or something... which sounds like BS. Look, I know there's a reason behind it, but all I could do was make comparisons to end-stage 2020 Angry Birds where after playing for a few levels, the game would stop you from playing with a message like, "Your birds are tired and have no energy, you need to wait 24 hours for them to rest... or you can wake them up with an ENERGY BOOST for 50 Bird Bucks, which you can purchase in the AB store for $5".
    I ended up just not buying the server with crypto out of sheer annoyance.

    My Thoughts So Far
    I see why crypto still isn't really a mainstream thing that every Joe on the street is using, but I kind of like it so far. It makes me feel like a proper outlaw, if you know what I mean. 🤠

    Overall, it's definitely something I'll keep learning more about, I'm just wondering what other sun energy type of things I'll run into.

    Originally posted on my company site Sycosure.
     
    Last edited:

    Vix

    Active Member
    Founding Member
    Sapphire Member
    Patron
    Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star
    Joined
    Apr 7, 2025
    Messages
    149
    Reaction Score
    401
    If you're a newly registered member and you're feeling a little lost or overwhelmed on Office Outlaw, then this All-In-One guide I wrote is just for you!


    Office Outlaw Interface and Features

    User Info
    On the upper left side you’ll find your Avatar image followed by your current user stats:
    img-1.webp


    Messages – Total number of posts you've made across the forum.
    Highlights– Key achievements or moments that stand out on your profile, like popular posts or milestones.
    Reaction score – The total number of points you've earned from reactions (like, love, etc.) given by other members on your posts. Each reaction type has a different number of points.
    Trophy points - Points earned by completing specific forum achievements, like reaching post milestones or getting reactions.
    Feedback - Ratings and reviews from other users based on your marketplace or transaction activity.

    Forums
    img-2-.webp

    img-3.webp

    Here you will find all the Office Outlaw categories, organized as Forums and Sub-Forums (a sub-forum is a more specific section under the main one). There is also a hidden forum for upgraded (Sapphire) members.

    Latest Posts
    latest-posts.webp


    On the left side below your profile stats, you’ll find the latest 15 posts from across the forum.


    Latest Threads
    latest-threads.webp

    Below the 'Latest Posts' section, you'll find the 'Latest Threads' widget, which displays the 10 most recently created threads.

    Office Outlaw Info
    online and forum statistics.webp

    This part of the site includes insights about Office Outlaw:
    Members Online Now – Real-time activity of users currently online.
    Forum Statistics – Number of discussions, posts, total members, and most recent sign-ups.


    Forums Sub-Menu
    forums-submenu.webp

    The sub-menu includes quick access to your watched threads, participated discussions, and other useful areas of the forum.

    Here you can see the top 20 notable members of Office Outlaw based on activity, contributions, or feedback. These are sorted by:

    • Most Posts
    • Most Reactions
    • Most Trophy Points
    • Most Referrals
    • Staff Members
    • Most Ratings

    notable-members.webp


    In the bottom-left corner, you’ll find a widget displaying the avatars of the 12 newest members.

    This outlines your available upgrades and memberships purchased:

    upgrades.webp


    To learn more about Office Outlaw member tiers and benefits, visit the "Upgrades" page.

    trading-post.webp


    This shortcut lets you instantly jump to the Marketplace/Trading Post forum where you can browse services, products, and freelancer listings.

    user-profile.png


    This section contains all your account-related settings on Office Outlaw. Take time to explore and customize them according to your preferences.

    Tip: Use ‘Two-Step Verification’. It's highly recommended to enable this feature to protect your account from unauthorized access.

    conversations.png


    This is your private messaging area, where you can communicate with other Office Outlaw members:

    conversation-full.png


    Use the 'Send DM' button to begin a private chat.
    Always follow the forum rules when using direct messages.

    alerts.png

    alerts-all.png


    This section shows all notifications about threads, posts, and users you follow or interact with.

    You can customize your alert preferences by clicking the 'Alert Preferences' link:

    alert-settings.png

    Before posting questions or requests, always use the search feature to check if the topic has already been covered. The search bar stays fixed at the top of the page across the site.

    search.png


    You can also access advanced search features for more specific results:

    search-advanced.png

    When you scroll to the bottom of the site, you’ll see the footer.
    - On the **left side**, you can switch between different visual themes (outlaw - dark or outlaw - light):

    footer.png


    Then:

    style-select.png


    - On the **right side**, you'll find important links such as:

    important-links.png


    Most important: make sure to read and understand the Terms and Rules and the Privacy Policy. These are crucial for ensuring your experience at Office Outlaw is positive and trouble-free.

    Threads, Posts & More

    Whenever you're inside a thread, you can use the breadcrumbs (found just below the main navigation menu) to identify where the thread is located:

    breadcrumbs.png


    It’s a great way to understand the structure of the forum.

    post-thread.png


    If you're new, your first thread should ideally be in the Newcomer’s Camp section. Tell us a little about yourself, your interests, and what brings you to Office Outlaw!

    reply-multi-quote.png


    When you want to respond to someone in a thread, use the Reply button to quote their post. This helps keep conversations clear and makes sure they get notified.

    Multi Quote - It lets you select and quote multiple posts in a single reply. Just click the “+ Quote” button on each post you want to include, then click “Insert Quotes” in the reply box to add them all at once

    If someone shares useful/funny/heart warming information, you can hit the any of the Like buttons/icons instead of replying with a thank-you comment. It keeps threads clean and shows appreciation:

    icons.png

    Notice someone breaking the rules or spamming? Hit the Report button.

    report.png


    This notifies the moderation team to review the content and take action if needed.

    If you want to learn more about a member, click on their avatar or username to open a mini profile:

    mini-profile.png


    Note: Online status and "last seen" timestamps may not be visible depending on their privacy settings.

    For more detailed info, click their avatar or username in the popup:

    full-profile.png


    You’ll be able to view recent activity, posts, and more.

    Last but not least

    Common Office Outlaw & Internet Marketing Acronyms:

    • OO: Office Outlaw
    • BTC: Bitcoin
    • OP: Original Poster
    • ORM: Online Reputation Management
    • PBN: Private Blog Network
    • PPC: Pay Per Click
    • PPI: Pay Per Install
    • TAT: Turnaround Time
    • AMA: Ask Me Anything
    • AMP: Accelerated Mobile Pages
    • AOV: Average Order Value
    • ASP: Application Service Provider
    • B2B: Business to Business
    • B2C: Business to Consumer
    • CAC: Customer Acquisition Cost
    • CAPTCHA: Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart
    • CPA: Cost per Action
    • CPC: Cost Per Click
    • CPL: Cost per Lead
    • CPM: Cost Per Thousand
    • CPO: Cost per Order
    • CPS: Cost Per Sale
    • CR: Conversion Rate
    • CTR: Click Through Rate
    • EPC: Earnings Per Click
    • HTML: HyperText Markup Language
    • IBL: Inbound Link
    • LTV: Lifetime Value
    • MFA: Made For Adsense
    • MLM: Multi-Level Marketing
    • OBL: Outbound Link
    • PDF: Portable Document Format
    • PPA: Pay Per Action
    • PPL: Pay Per Lead
    • PPV: Pay Per View
    • PR: PageRank
    • PV: Page View
    • ROI: Return on Investment
    • RSS: Really Simple Syndication
    • SAS: ShareASale Affiliate Network
    • SE: Search Engine
    • SEM: Search Engine Marketing
    • SEO: Search Engine Optimization
    • SERP: Search Engine Results Page
    • SI: Supplemental Index
    • URL: Uniform Resource Locator
    • UV: Unique Visitor
    • WWW: World Wide Web
    • XML: Extensible Markup Language
    This list isn't exhaustive, but it covers many of the most common acronyms you'll see used around Office Outlaw and the broader digital marketing world.

    Thanks for reading this guide. Make sure to bookmark it so you can return to it as you continue your journey here on Office Outlaw!

    Kind Regards!
     
    I dont think search traffic and that is totally dead yet. It will take a generation or two to kill it off. Just like advertising on TV, Print etc while you have social and that. There's always still a generation behind that will keep it alive.

    However that said since Apple introduced apps and the first iPhone I've always seen the internet progress towards "apps" so everything is locked behind a gateway I wasn't sure how it was going to happen but with AI. I can see that killing search and you just have apps for shopping etc websites will go away eventually but unless there's a sudden leap I don't think it will be in life time.

    As for updates well Google only makes money with ads they want to keep you to earn money last few years has shown how SERPs have changed most results now you have to get past AI, Snippet, People Ask, Ads and Shopping Ads before you even get close to a first result..

    I've always treated search as people first and It's taken YEARS but I have to say more recently it's finally paying off. I'll just keep doing that and heading down that route I think should cover me against any update (I hope)
     
    No, with how short the frequency is getting nowadays
    you just keep looking forward and pray they dont cut you off by your knees
    just think of being in an alpha sandbox
    you are the tester
     

    MisterF

    Senior Member
    Founding Member
    Sapphire Member
    Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star Bronze Star
    Joined
    Apr 10, 2025
    Messages
    737
    Reaction Score
    2,083
     
    The not so subtle thickness of it.

    I mentioned in another thread that the issue was caused by the adjustment I made to display the view counter in mobile thread lists; it apparently affects the way conversation lists are displayed.

    I lacked the knowledge on how to properly do that earlier this month, but I should be able to fix this and keep the view counter on mobile thread lists.

    Give me... 5 minutes.
    Freeezer.png
     
    I'm not very good at reaching out to people, so I don't have much advice in that department.

    I'm not bad at reaching out to people, it's one of my favourite task to do.. I'm doing it with my own interest as a Project

    When I originally reached out to people last month, I just contacted people using their off-forum contact details on their BHW profiles or sales threads.

    No, but I can manually add them for you if you want. They'll show up on the referrals tab on your profile page.

    No if they don't wish to signed up with the referral link, then I don't like to add them as manually.. just leave them .. anyhow they joined the community.. but why some people dare to do this.

    Nobody should be waiting on admin approval as we've approved everyone who signed up.

    Ss wait..

    Screenshot_20250424-180707~3.jpg

    As for people not wanting to join, that's always just their choice. Some people don't want to use a different forum or, in some cases, some people didn't like me specifically. I don't really care as not everybody is going to like me, although I've heard some very strange reasons for it since all this started up, to say the least. I'll share those another time though as they're pretty funny.

    Maybe the account was bought?

    Yes, but they are just missing the golden opportunity at their doors..

    Yeah , guess account was bought .. 😜
    Someone, I don't want to mention his name..

    Who wished on farewell post sounds like he likes but not tbh, just realised from his replies..

    Some say, they know very well and don't want to be mixed things ,.so staying away.. ufff..

    Anyhow.. I'm getting more experience reaching out;).

    10+ members said okay, I will join , I will join likely..
    Let's see
     
    Last edited by a moderator:
    I'm glad you asked! There are definitely plans that we have, and I'm sure all of you have noticed I've made comments about this being an opportune time to set this up.

    We have a few people working on telling members of the community about this forum through various means, but we also have plans to bring in newer people as well! I especially feel like without "black hat" being mentioned everywhere here (as @Rem said, everyone has a different, and sometimes odd interpretation of this term), more people will be open to joining this forum.

    Reddit is one of the places we'll be focusing on as well. Not just the IM-type subReddits, but I believe convincing some of the anti-work people to join here is also worth a shot. It was actually the original niche I had in mind for this forum as a lot of them always discuss ways to get around corporate systems or jobs, and that kind of thinking is the way we operate with Google and IM in general. It's why I'd think they'd gel very well with us.

    In the meantime, telling friends, family, customers, etc about this place would help out a lot. We are going for quality over quantity with members, and having the "base" users here being such high quality members is something I feel sets a standard.
     
    Doesnt neccesarily have to do with small habits but I think it somehow fits the topic anyway, its a quote from Naval Ravikant:

    Imagine we’re going through something difficult like a breakup, a job loss, a business failure, or a health problem, and our friends are advising us. When we’re advising them, the answer is obvious. It comes to us in a minute, and we tell them exactly, “Oh that girl, get over her, she wasn’t good for you anyway. You’ll be happier. Trust me. You’ll find someone.”

    You know the correct answer, but your friend can’t see it, because they’re in the moment of suffering and pain. They’re still wishing reality was different. The problem isn’t reality. The problem is their desire is colliding with reality and preventing them from seeing the truth, no matter how much you say it. The same thing happens when I make decisions.

    The more desire I have for something to work out a certain way, the less likely I am to see the truth. Especially in business, if something isn’t going well, I try to acknowledge it publicly and I try to acknowledge it publicly in front of my co-founders and friends and co-workers. Then, I’m not hiding it from anybody else. If I’m not hiding it from anybody, I’m not going to delude myself from what’s actually going on.
     

    Rockin

    New Member
    Bronze Star
    Joined
    Apr 23, 2025
    Messages
    32
    Reaction Score
    54
    Sometimes it’s not the big changes but the tiny, consistent habits that make the biggest difference. Which of these small habits has made a noticeable impact in your life?

    1. Waking up early / consistent sleep schedule

    2. Daily journaling or gratitude practice

    3. 10-minute morning movement/stretch

    4. Drinking more water

    5. Setting daily goals or to-do lists

    6. Meditation or mindfulness

    7. No phone for the first hour after waking

    8. Cleaning for 5-10 minutes daily

    9. Meal prepping / healthier eating

    Anything else?

    If your go to habit isn’t listed, share it in the comments! What small change has made a big difference for you and how did you make it stick?
     
    :alien:

    Ps. I actually like the old one better. Ths new one looks like an Alien Texas BBQ restaurant.
    Got to say I totally agree. I seen the post about it being a place holder but I actually thought it was cool.

    Sometimes the simplest thing works.

    I sort of get the western outlaw red dead redemption vibe once I sat and put some thought into it. Personally it's not for me, sorry.
     
    Last edited by a moderator:
    hi everyone!

    I sometimes run into a issue in my job where some of the accounts i have get blocked on ig. I don't really know how to fix this issue so if anyone can kindly tell me what you do when your accounts get blocked i would be very happy.
    Depends a lot how you create it. I would suggest to factory reset the phone and create it whit a phone number and not an email. Use also mobile data, 3g, 4g doesn't matter, but use mobile data and disable the wifi. If you can delete your google account before creating the account even better. Google accounts/ google play active is a big footprint, they are looking at that as well.

    After you create the account, you can add an email, verify the email, and delete the phone number if you want.

    First day after creation I recommend you profile it: add avatar/ profile image, bio, name and follow 10 recommended accounts, like a few posts, watch a few stories, make 2-3 comments. Second day you can start posting, add stories but do it slowly, gradually.

    DON'T change USERNAME in the first day if you didn't liked the one you choose in the creation process. Also, I've observed that they don't allow to change the username in some cases when you create the account and you are given a random one, based on the name you choose. Don't change the username in the first week, and don't add any link to the account. Those 2 activities can banned your account on the spot so don't do it. Wait 1 week then change username if you want and add a link. After you do that, wait 24h before doing any activity: follow, like, story view etc.


    After first week you can increase the acitivity, slowly ofc.


    So you should avoid buying accounts at all costs.
    It comes down a lot where you buy it and how where created. I am a high premium seller account, and I am creating it via real phones with real sims and a lot of hand work, but I do still have some mobile automation in place. I am hitting the right spots and they leave me alone. They change things every month, but I am on it and they don't care that much because I am doing mostly manually work and not crossing the limits.

    (As a brag, I am out of stock, most of the time)
     
    Last edited by a moderator:

    t2van

    Chief Member
    Founding Member
    Hot Rod
    Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star
    Joined
    Apr 22, 2025
    Messages
    3,720
    Reaction Score
    10,250
    I no longer use this as my go-to tool, so please use and abuse this to your own standards. Around 18-24 months ago, before there was any real talk about entities, I started to experiment with this for creating product descriptions that rank and work (to be fair, they still work today,y I've just developed this method further)

    You can probably create a python or another script to take the leg work out BUT this does not always go to plan I like the human touch as it lets you vet what is out there.

    So when creating product descriptions, which can be hard at times to write something unique, very much so if you are not a writer or you want to game the system a little I turn to AI (think most of us do now?)

    I moved away from using generic prompts, and I followed a very unique system - at least I thought it was unique.

    I used to provide my competitor's descriptions to ChatGPT as well as the most descriptive or longer descriptions featured on page 1 of google for the search of that product, for me my competitors always ranked 1-5 with the few od balls placed in. Whats good about product results is for my niche authority is less of factor and it comes to what is actually written, I'm not sure how I stumbled upon entties as a topic before but it made sense when I was reading about on it and it felt ahead of the time when everyone was still very much keyword focused so this is what I used to promt with:

    You can merge this promt into one if you like - it does work but I like to cherry-pick sometimes so here is my method.

    Code:
    find common entities in the following:
    
    (paste text)
    
    also list what entities repeat the most


    The (paste text) used to be my competitor's description or those ranking on page 1 of Google. Keep a line break between them 3-4 good descriptions is all you need. It essentially gives you a list of keywords (old way of thinking) or entities that search uses to figure out what the page is. Sometimes on the older GPT it used to throw out something stupid like "the" probably not the case no more, hence why I used to like asking for a list and id pick what I felt was relevant for that description. Once I go through that I run the following:

    Code:
    using the most repeated entities, craft an seo friendly product description for (my product name with no brackets)

    That would give me a fairly solid product description that was unique enough [1]

    This works better if you already have something writen as you can then ask it to improve your description and merge with it's own description to create something that is focused on the entities while still inserting your own opinion or writing style if you have one.

    Code:
    using your description can you combine with mine to improve it?

    [1] If you are paying for GPT and can create a project or have a document you can sample before hand to teach it your writing style, tone and how you present content then it really does help to take it up another level there was very little if any content that was created that failed any AI detector. A little twist you can do on this is to feed in reviews of a product also and ask them to take out points that it feels are relevant and write them in and make it sound it like it's coming from you and your writing style.

    Maybe a bit dated and different but at the time when I was no longer welcome on the other place this was something I was doing and very much felt I was leading the way to doing something a little bit different.

    I've moved well passed this but hopefully helps someone out there needing AI to create product descriptions.
     

    roydan

    Senior Member
    Founding Member
    Sapphire Member
    Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star Gold Star
    Joined
    Mar 30, 2025
    Messages
    2,007
    Reaction Score
    5,409
    This is quite huge, actually.
    My Bing rep just told me that, as it wasn't announced yet and is still in the early stages of Beta, so, ya know - not really available to the public yet.

    This is, by the way, in addition to some of the LinkedIn targeting capabilities that are already available (for all) inside the Bing Ads (sorry, Microsoft Advertising) interface.

    It's currently available to US advertisers only, but will soon roll out to Europe and the rest of the world. That being said, the client needs to have US billing address, not the agency, so those of you who serve big US clients can probably get it, too.
     
Back
Top