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mariacallous · 10 days ago

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Now that Donald Trump is returning to a second term as U.S. president, ascertaining the true state of Russia’s war economy is more important than ever. Trump’s advisors believe that Ukraine must settle for peace by whatever means necessary “to stop the killing.” Implicit in this argument is the view that Russia has the ability to sustain the war for many years to come. On close examination of the evidence, however, the narrative that Russia has the resources to prevail if it so chooses does not hold.

The apparent resilience of the Russian economy has confounded many strategists who expected Western sanctions to paralyze Moscow’s war effort against Ukraine. Russia continues to export vast quantities of oil, gas, and other commodities—the result of sanctions evasion and loopholes deliberately designed by Western policymakers to keep Russian resources on world markets. So far, clever macroeconomic management, particularly by Russian Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina, has enabled the Kremlin to keep the Russian financial system in relative health.

At first glance, the numbers look surprisingly strong. In 2023, GDP grew by 3.6 percent and is expected to rise by 3.9 percent in 2024. Unemployment has fallen from around 4.4 percent before the war to 2.4 percent in September. Moscow has expanded its armed forces and defense production, adding more than 500,000 workers to the defense industry, approximately 180,000 to the armed forces, and many thousands more to paramilitary and private military organizations. Russia has reportedly tripled its production of artillery shells to 3 million per year and is manufacturing glide bombs and drones at scale.

Despite these accomplishments, Russia’s war economy is heading toward an impasse. Signs that the official data masks severe economic strains brought on by both war and sanctions have become increasingly apparent. No matter how many workers it tries to shift to the defense industry, the Kremlin cannot expand production fast enough to replace weapons at the rate they are being lost on the battlefield. Already, about around half of all artillery shells used by Russia in Ukraine are from North Korean stocks. At some point in the second half of 2025, Russia will face severe shortages in several categories of weapons.

Perhaps foremost among Russia’s arms bottlenecks is its inability to replace large-caliber cannons. According to open-source researchers using video documentation, Russia has been losing more than 100 tanks and roughly 220 artillery pieces per month on average. Producing tank and artillery barrels requires rotary forges—massive pieces of engineering weighing 20 to 30 tons each—that can each produce only about 10 barrels a month. Russia only possesses two such forges.

In other words, Russia is losing around 320 tank and artillery cannon barrels a month and producing only 20. The Russian engineering industry lacks the skills to build rotary forges; in fact, the world market is dominated by a single Austrian company, GFM. Russia is unlikely to acquire more forges and increase its production rate, and neither North Korea nor Iran have significant stockpiles of suitable replacement barrels. Only a decision by China to provide barrels from its own stockpiles could stave off Russia’s barrel crisis.

To resupply its forces, Russia has been stripping tank and artillery barrels from the vast stockpiles it inherited from the Soviet Union. But these stockpiles have withered since the start of the war. Combining current rates of battlefield loss, recycling from stockpiles, and production, Russia looks set to run out of cannon barrels some time in 2025.

Russia is consuming other weapons, too, at rates far faster than its ability to produce them. Open-source researchers have counted the loss of at least 4,955 infantry fighting vehicles since the war’s onset, which comes out to an average of 155 per month. Russian defense contractors can produce an estimated 200 per year, or about 17 per month, to offset these losses. Likewise, even Russia’s expanded production of 3 million artillery shells per year pales in comparison to the various estimates for current consumption at the front. While those estimates are lower than the 12 million rounds Russian forces fired in 2022, they are much higher than what Russian industry can produce.

We do not know when Russia will hit the end of the road with each equipment type. But there is little the Kremlin can do little to stave off that day. With the Russian economy essentially at full employment, Russian defense companies now struggle to attract workers. To make matters worse, these companies are competing for the same personnel as the Russian armed forces, which need to recruit 30,000 fresh troops each month to replace casualties. To this end, the military is offering lavish signing bonuses and greatly increased pay. Defense producers, in turn, have had to increase wages fivefold, contributing to an inflation rate that reached 8.68 percent in October.

Paradoxically, the same factors that are converging to restrict Russia’s ability to wage war also mean that it cannot easily make peace.

Russia’s economic performance—marked by low unemployment and rising wages—is a product of military Keynesianism. In other words: Vast military expenditures, which are unsustainable in the long term, are artificially boosting employment and growth. Almost all the new jobs are related to the military and produce little of value to the civilian economy, where most sectors have great difficulty finding workers.

Defense spending has officially jumped to 7 percent of Russia’s GDP and is projected to consume more than 41 percent of the state budget next year. The true magnitude of military expenditures is significantly higher. Russia’s nearly 560,000 armed internal security troops, many of which have been deployed to occupied Ukraine, are funded outside the defense budget—as are the private military companies that have sprouted across Russia.

Paring back these massive defense expenditures, however, will inevitably produce an economic downturn. If the Kremlin draws down the armed forces to a sustainable level, large numbers of traumatized veterans and well-paid defense workers will find themselves redundant. The experience of other societies—in particular, European states after World War I—suggests that hordes of demobilized soldiers and jobless defense workers are a recipe for political instability.

The magnitude of the post-war Russian recession will be all the worse because Russia’s civilian economy—particularly small- and medium-sized firms—has shrunk due to the war. In a phenomenon familiar to economists, high defense expenditures have bid up salaries and attracted labor away from nondefense firms. The Russian Central Bank’s policy of raising interest rates, which currently stand at 21 percent, has made it much more difficult for nondefense companies to raise capital through loans. In post-war Russia, a shrunken civilian sector will not be able to absorb the soldiers and workers cast off by the military and defense sector.

Therefore, Russia’s leaders face an unenviable set of dilemmas entirely of their own making. Russia cannot continue waging the current war beyond late 2025, when it will begin running out of key weapons systems.

Concluding a peace agreement, however, poses a different set of problems, as the Kremlin needs to choose between three unpalatable options. If it draws down the armed forces and defense industries, it will spark a recession that could threaten the regime. If Russian policymakers instead maintain high levels of defense spending and a bloated peacetime military, it will asphyxiate the Russian economy, crowding out civilian industry, and stifle growth. Having experienced the Soviet Union’s decline and fall for similar economic reasons, Russian leaders will probably seek to avoid this fate.

A third option, however, is available and likely beguiling: Rather than demobilizing or bankrupting themselves, Russian leaders could instead use their military to obtain the economic resources needed to sustain it—in other words, using conquest and the threat thereof to pay for the military.

Plenty of precedents exist. In 1803, French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte ended 14 months of peace in Europe because he could not afford to fund his military based on French revenues alone—and he also refused to demobilize it. In 1990, Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein similarly invaded oil-rich Kuwait because he could not afford to pay the million-man army that he refused to downsize. In both cases, the mirage of conquest seemed attractive for sustaining overly large defense establishments without having to pay for them.

Russia could likewise exploit its expanded military to extract rents from other states. Even though Russia is running out of key weapons systems for its all-out war on Ukraine, its forces will still be capable of punctual acts of aggression. Indeed, it’s easy to imagine how Russia might pursue such a policy.

Substantial offshore gas reserves have been discovered in the Black Sea within Ukraine’s and Georgia’s internationally recognized exclusive economic zones (EEZs). Whenever Western states are distracted by other priorities, Russia could also renew its aggression against Ukraine in order to gain control of its agricultural, gas, and rare-earth resources. Finally, Russia might use threats of force rather than actually fighting in order to coerce European states to withdraw sanctions, unfreeze Russian assets, or reopen gas and oil pipelines.

Some important lessons emerge. First, Russia’s economy cannot indefinitely sustain its war against Ukraine. Labor and production bottlenecks will condemn Russia to defeat as long as Ukraine’s allies sustain it beyond the second half of 2025. Contrary to the myth of infinite Russian resources, the Kremlin’s armies are far from unbeatable. But Russia’s defeat demands a level of Western patience and commitment that a combination of vacillating Western leaders and volatile domestic politics renders questionable.

Second, the cessation of full-scale fighting in Ukraine will not end the West’s problems with Russia. Russia’s supersized military sector incentivizes the Kremlin to use its military to extract rents from neighboring states. The alternatives—demobilizing and incurring a recession or indefinitely funding a bloated military and defense industry—pose existential threats to Putin’s regime.

However Russia ends its current war, the country’s economic realities alone will generate new forms of insecurity for Europe. Far-sighted policymakers should focus on mitigating these future threats, even as they focus on how the current round of fighting in Ukraine will end.

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deadlystarchart · 3 months ago

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Weird Dead By Daylight x Kuroshitsuji Idea: The Butler

Can you imagine how effed up would be for the Entity to take Ciel and Sebastian into the Fog and for it to keep Ciel trapped? Then Sebastian has to fulfill the role of Killer to save his master.

New Killer: The Butler

The Butler, Sebastian Michaelis, is a tall killer with an above average terror radius (40 Meters), he deals swiftly with pests and troublemakers alike.

At the start of every match you play as The Butler you will hear "This is an order, Sebastian, kill them." from his master, Ciel Phantomhive.

Killer Power:

Devil's Aesthetic & Butler Aesthetic: The Butler can change between 2 modes, Devil and Butler.

He starts every match in his Butler Mode and takes 15 seconds for him to gain access to Devil Mode. After exiting Devil Aesthetic Mode you cannot access it again for 15 seconds, picking up a survivor takes you out of Devil Aesthetic Mode but hooking a survivor instantly recharges it.

Devil Mode: In this mode Sebastian's eyes glow red and survivors can see a red glow coming from his relative direction.

You gain 5% Haste and a 10% Interaction speed. (Vaulting, breaking, etc.)

Your lunge attacks have a slightly shorter range.

In this mode Sebastian's arm turns into a blade, walking into a dropped pallet breaks it as Sebastian slashes right through it, suffering a slight movement penalty.

Butler Mode: Decreases Sebastian's Terror Radius by 50%. You can hold M2 to charge a knife-attack.

If you tap M1 you can throw one knife after another with high-precision, hitting a survivor 3 times with knives deals 1 health state of damage to them.

If you hold M1 you can charge a fan-shaped attack of knives but this slows you considerably, any survivor caught in the flurry of knives thrown will suffer 1 health state of damage.

Sebastian's form is that of a more normal human in this mode and attacking with M1 has him simply slash with his hand.

Killer Perks:

One Hell of a Butler: You take your job seriously and can't stand to see chaos and disorder.

You gain different effects depending on the amount of generators left until the doors are powered.

ODD Number: You recover from stuns 50% faster. EVEN Number: You vault 30% faster. 0 Gens: Gain both effects + a 10% Haste for the rest of the match.

So this is just a reworked Fire Up lmao.

Noble Beast: Unlike your brethren, you've got manners and are quite the "humane" demon, but don't let these sweet falsehoods deceive you.

As long as your obsession is alive Generators in a 30 meters radius around you regress passively at a 1/4 of the normal rate.

When in chase with your obsession this perk is deactivated.

When in chase with any survivor who isn't your obsession the radius becomes 40 meters and the regression rate becomes 1/2 of the normal rate.

Hex: Faustian Contract: Creating a contract with a devil is a simple process, one must simply sacrifice those they hold dear for power unimaginable. But... You will seal your fate as well as that of those who cross your path.

This Hex activates once you injure your obsession for the first time and only the obsession can destroy the hex totem created by this perk.

As long as this Hex stays active every other survivor except your obsession suffers from the blindness status effect.

Any generator that has been interacted with by your obsession this match will be blocked by the entity once it reaches 80+% of their progress for 10 seconds.

As long as this Hex stays active your obsession cannot escape the trial by any means and you can kill your obsession by your own hands once the gates are powered.

How far will this starved demon go to save his tastiest meal yet? Find out this 2025 in the new Aristocrats of Evil chapter!

Is this the only khansamah that the fog has taken? Or perhaps.... There's somebody out there willing to push through the mist and darkness to return to his master too? From the role of a survivor, perhaps?

#black butler #kuroshitsuji #dead by daylight #fan concept #fan chapter #just insane ramblings #god I mean we already had Attack on Titan #Black Butler is technically a horror manga too.#imagine Sebastian in 3D lmao #I want Doll to also be a survivor goddammit but she can be a legendary skin for Sarina.#ciel phantomhive #ciel phantomhive skin for Dwight when lmao

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mylittlesecrethaven · 4 days ago

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I Read Project 2025, So Here's A Rundown I Guess: Part 3.3

Idk if this counts as political, but I'm just reading the stupid book online and putting down what it basically says and some other stuff i Guess. (it could get political I guess? Idk. Just kinda wanted to make these posts since I'm reading the book and I kept getting annoyed with people just saying what the book says instead of writing down exactly what it says and what page to find it on)

(That's not saying I won't do the same thing, but for some things I'll rewrite what it says unless it just needs to be summarized. I will have page numbers though)

(also, if this stuff does go into effect, I will be fearing for my life and the lives of many others for the effects this could have on people. for lgbtq, minorities in religion, race, and ethnicity, and those who are poor. this will effect everyone and a lot of people should be afraid of it. that is not be getting political, that is me saying that this is a scary plan meant to give powerful people even more power)

(also, if you want a faster rundown than waiting for me to give shitty interpretations of this, go to the wiki here. it sums it up pretty well, but it doesn't state everything.)

Department of Defense Reforms -

U.S. Army:

Increase army's budgets to remain the world's most powerful land power, accelerate development of army weapon modernization to replace outdated combat systems, increase funding to improve army training, increase army force structure by 50,000 to handle two major regional issues simultaneously, reform recruiting efforts to recruit more people (Pages 108-109)

Increase production and keeping of critical ammunition and repair parts fir weapons, prioritize adding expeditionary planning in all weapon designs to better the chance of having an advantage, increase the level of joint force training with other branches, prepare to remove soldiers from U.S. based transportation buildings that have been compromised by opposing forces (Page 109)

"Stop using the Army as a test bed for social evolution," demand accountability in senior leaders to help increase public support for military service, reestablish bases to help gain experience for high-ranking officers for the planning and leadership of army formations in large scale operations, examine logic of up-and-coming army concepts about using long range weapons and their effects without considering how to gain an advantage by closing in and defeating an enemy on land, realize that high intensity land combat operations cannot be sustained through unit rotations during said combat, change national guard deployment structure during extended operations to prevent destabilization and preserve military volunteerism in communities, change army school curriculum to concentrate on preparing for large land operations that focus on defeating the threat, address the underlying causes that are increasing army suicide rates (Pages 109-110)

U.S. Navy:

Build a fleet of more than 355 ships, develop and implement unmanned systems to help manned forces, require that range and lethality be key factors in making and sustaining ships, aircraft, and munitions (Page 111)

Reestablish the general guard to better than it is now (an advisory position that helps make decisions on strategies and basic ship decisions) (Page 111)

"Harness innovation and willingness to tolerate risk so that 'good enough' systems can be fielded rapidly," use the space development agency as a model (an agency that delivers space-based capabilities to war fighters faster and cheaper by using commercial development), establish an oversight board of directors (Page 111)

Produce key ammunitions at the maximum rate with significant capacity, employ the widest range of techniques to enhance ammunition supply chains and workforce (Page 112)

Mandate qualifications that show a core competent in war fighting, make the Headquarters Staff focused on Warfighter Development to develop such requirements, require war games to be used as experience gaining learning environments, make sure it is known that navy forces can and must maintain the ability to defend sovereign territories like out allies and partners, "train to balance the effects from kinetic to no kinetic and from lethal to nonlethal through effective command and control" (whatever that means) (Page 112)

U.S. Air Force:

Adopt a two-war force defense strategy to help attain resources the Air Force requires quicker, eliminate pass-through funding (funding that is sent to a state agency or institution and is then sent where it is needed from there), increase the Air Force budget by 5 percent annually (Pages 113-114)

Increase F-35A attainment to 60-80 per year, increase build capacity for B-21 to produce 15-18 per year, increase Air Force aerial fueling capacity, develop and buy larger quantities of advanced mid-range weapons that are sized to maximum targets per attack, accelerate the development and production of the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, increase the number of EC-37B electronic warfare aircrafts from 10-30 (Page 114)

Attain an optimized advanced battle management system, produce the next generation of air dominance systems for aircrafts, improve moving target engagement capability and capacity against sea, sea surface, and ground mobile targets, build more resilient communications and sustainment for survival in a "contested environment," establish a vigorous and sufficiently funded electromagnetic spectrum operations recovery plan (a plan to better recover troops with electromagnetic systems) (Pages 114-115)

#project 2025

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learnseowithdurgesh · 5 days ago

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eCommerce SEO Mistakes to Avoid in 2025

Did you know that just by making a few simple changes to your e-commerce store that could be the difference between being found on Google or not? And with over 8 billion searches every single day, you don’t want to miss out on that free and organic traffic to your e-commerce website, especially when it keeps flowing over and over.

In this article, you will learn, how to use few ecommerce dos and Don’ts. Three simple do’s and don’ts that you can use to start driving more organic free traffic to your website early. We talk about how to generate highly converting profitable traffic to your online store, to your e-commerce store, especially if you’re a small business.

Every business is turning to eCommerce platforms and making them available for all sizes of audiences. As eCommerce continues to grow, the importance of eCommerce SEO mistakes cannot be overstated. Did you know that 93% of all online experiences begin with a search engine? With the vast majority of online traffic coming from search engines, it is essential for eCommerce businesses to prioritize their search engine optimization (SEO) efforts.

What is ecommerce SEO?

E-commerce SEO (search engine optimization) is a free method of making your website more visible on search engine results pages (SERPs) for long term. If your website ranking on the top of SERPs than you need to continue to analyze and monitor your SEO results, because competition in ecommerce business is very high in market.

However, despite the importance of eCommerce SEO, many businesses make critical mistakes that can harm their rankings and impact their sales. In this article, we will cover the top eCommerce SEO mistakes to avoid and best practices to follow to improve your online visibility and increase sales.

Technical SEO mistakes

Before tackling on-page SEO issues, it's crucial to first fix any technical problems on your website. If you’re making these technical SEO mistakes, search engines may penalize you and rank your site poorly.

1. Neglecting site speed

Page speed is a key ranking factor for Google. If your pages take too long to load, it can hurt your position in search results. Low website speed leads to bad user experience and decrease engagement rate with your website.

Solutions:

Optimize images: Use Compress images and utilize responsive image techniques to serve appropriately sized images for different devices.

Eliminate render-blocking resources: Render-blocking resources are elements, typically CSS and JavaScript files, that hinder the rendering or display of a webpage. By optimizing CSS & JavaScript we can eliminate render-blocking resources.

Enhance Core Web Vitals:

Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): Optimize server performance, prioritize loading of critical resources, and optimize CSS & JavaScripts. A good LCP score is 2.5 seconds or less.

Interaction to Next Paint (INP): Remove or optimize JavaScript, avoid layout thrashing & Optimize images. A good INP score is equal to or less than 200 ms.

Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS): Set explicit dimensions for images and ads, avoid inserting content above existing content, and ensure fonts load without causing layout shifts.

Remove unnecessary plug-ins: By removing unnecessary plug-ins of your website can improve your website speed and lead to better user experience.

Reduce redirects: Excessive redirects can lead to slower page load times, frustrating users. Minimizing redirects ensures a smoother, faster browsing experience.

Use Google Page Speed Insights Tool to check the loading times of your pages for free.

2. Poor site structure

A poor site structure can make it difficult for both search engines and users to navigate your website. A bad site structure is one of the quickest ways to lose potential customers. If pages on your site are more than three clicks away from each other, things tend to get jumbled and customers get lost. A confusing domain name, complicated site structure, and menus that aren’t intuitive cause customers to look elsewhere for desired products.

Solutions:

· Group relevant products together: Make it easy for users to find similar items by organizing them into clear categories. This not only helps visitors find what they’re looking for faster but also helps search engines understand the content of your site.

· Create a user-friendly navigation menu: Keep your navigation simple and intuitive. Users should be able to find their way around your site without confusion.

· Focus on UX (User Experience) and UI (User Interface): Design your site with the user in mind. A clean, easy-to-navigate interface, combined with a smooth user experience, helps visitors stay on your site longer and encourages conversions.

· Link to applicable pages from the homepage: Make sure important pages on your site are easily accessible from the homepage. This can include popular products, services, or content that you want to highlight, ensuring both users and search engines can find your key pages quickly.

3. Not prioritizing mobile SEO

User experience is a critical aspect of eCommerce SEO. Make sure your website is not slow, easy to navigate, and is responsive on mobile devices. All these features can significantly impact your website’s search engine ranking and user engagement.

Solutions:

AMP Pages: Create AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages) to improve mobile load times, enhance user experience, and boost SEO by delivering faster, lightweight content.

Test page load speed on mobile: Since mobile networks can be slower than desktop connections, make sure your pages load quickly on mobile devices. Slow load times on mobile can drive visitors away.

Check for responsive design: Ensure your site adjusts to fit the screen size of any device. Text should be readable without zooming, and buttons should be easy to tap without accidental clicks.

4. Neglecting Schema structured data markup

Schema structured data markup is code that helps search engines understand your content. It will improve visibility, enhance search results with rich snippets, and boost click-through rates(CTR). It also helps voice search and provides clear information to users.

Solutions:

Implement product schema: Using product schema markup allows you to display important details like price, availability, and product descriptions directly in search results. This can make your listings more attractive and informative to potential customers.

Utilize review and rating schema: Utilizing review and rating schema allows you to display star ratings & reviews of your customer to increase trust and engagement.Rich snippets featuring star ratings can significantly improve CTR.

Add breadcrumb schema: Implement breadcrumb schema to enhance navigation paths in search results. This makes it easier for search engines and user to understand your website structure.

Use structured data testing tools: Use Google’s Rich Results Test and Schema Markup Validator to ensure your markup is correctly implemented and eligible for rich results. Address any errors or warnings promptly.

On-page SEO mistakes

1. Low-quality content

The helpful content update is important for ecommerce SEO as the main source of traffic for your website. Without quality content, powered by SEO, you will get no organic traffic. Content is valuable in attracting new prospects and retaining loyal customers, but SEO makes your content visible in the SERPs.

Solutions:

Avoid Duplicate content: Avoiding duplicate content is essential for maintaining good SEO and ensure search engines to index your pages without confusing. SO Use canonical tags properly, ”noindex” tag, write unique content & implement unique meta tags for each pages.

Avoid Short content or Thin Content: For ecommerce store content is a key factor. So, write your website content long and explain your products properly and engaging.

Use Keyword-stuffed content: Keywords in content play very important role for SEO ranking. Use your main primary keywords in your content with proper frequency that improve your ranking in SERPs.

2. Neglecting Keyword Research

One of the biggest mistakes eCommerce retailers make is neglecting keyword research. Keyword research is the foundation of any successful SEO strategy, as it helps you identify the search terms and phrases your target audience is using to find products like yours.

Read this blog – Why keyword research is important for SEO

3. Not using XML sitemaps and robots.txt effectively

XML sitemaps and robots.txt files help guide search engines through your ecommerce site. XML site helps search engines navigate the website & robot.txt file guide search engine crawls your website pages. So, Neglecting both can misguide search engine and impact on crawling & indexing.

Solutions:

Create and update XML sitemaps: Create XML site including all important pages of your website and submit on google search console. Update your sitemap on regular basis whenever you add new page on your website.

Optimize robots.txt files: Optimize robot.txt file on regular basis so that search engine bot can easy crawl your webite.

4. Neglecting Meta tags optimizations

Meta tag optimization is crucial for eCommerce websites. These tags, including the title tag, H1 tags and meta description, play a key role in how your site appears in search engine results and influence user click-through rates (CTR). It will improve Search Visibility, Click-Through Rates, Rich Snippets & user experience.

Solutions:

Use keywords in Meta tiles

Use keywords in meta description

Use meta tags in products pages

5. Improper canonicalization

Improper canonicalization can lead to several negative effects on your ecommerce website. Canonicalization helps search engines understand the preferred version of a webpage when multiple versions exist. Improper canonicalization can lead to duplicate content issues.

Solutions:

· Use Canonical Tags Correctly: Ensure that each page with duplicate or similar content has a canonical tag pointing to the preferred URL. This tells search engines which version of the page to index and rank.

· Avoid Multiple URLs for the Same Content: Make sure your website doesn’t generate multiple URLs for the same page (e.g., with session IDs or tracking parameters). Set up redirects or use URL parameters correctly in Google Search Console to handle these variations.

· 301 Redirects for Duplicate Pages: If you have duplicate pages that are no longer needed, set up 301 redirects to the preferred version of the page. This helps consolidate link equity and guides users and search engines to the correct URL.

Off-page SEO mistakes

Not Paying Attention To High-Quality Link Building

Importance of backlinks in SEO is a ranking factor and ignoring high-quality backlinks might result in bad SEO results. It is critical to remember that providing high-quality content that naturally gets backlinks from respected websites can yield incredible results.

On the other hand, generating do-follow forum backlinks for your website can amazingly benefit your website ranking on higher grounds.

Solutions:

Create High Quality Backlinks: Create backlinks on high DA & PA website with proper hyperlinks of your keywords. Neglect high spam score with better website traffics.

Create backlinks to relevant domain: Always create backlinks with same niche referring domain.

Prioritize backlinks to key pages — such as the homepage, category pages, and product pages. Invest in backlink strategies, but don’t underestimate the importance of them happening organically when you generate quality content.

Not investing in a social strategy

E-commerce social media strategy can help improve your online store's visibility in search results and drive sales. A social marketing strategy is one of the top ways ecommerce businesses can grow their brands, but many businesses are too focused on keywords and neglect this other marketing strategy. You need more than just an eye-catching logo. You need a strategy that ensures people will see your branding in the first place. Social media is a great way to drive traffic to your ecommerce store. It’s also one of the more popular methods for promoting brand awareness.

Wrapping It Up

eCommerce SEO is a complex process that requires careful planning and implementation. If you can successfully avoid these common mistakes, you will be able to reach higher in the search rankings. The abovementioned best practices can help you simplify things, improve your search rankings, attract more organic traffic, and increase your sales and revenue. For more related SEO Blogs visit LearnSEO With Durgesh.

#eCommerce SEO #backlinks #seo

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bionicaitech · 4 months ago

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Artificial Intelligence in business: How it can transform your business? - Bionic

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Artificial Intelligence in business: How it can transform your business? — Bionic

The day I chose to test an AI writing assistant remains fresh in my mind to this very day. One thing that overwhelmed me especially when I was a content writer was the amount of content that I was required to come up with regularly.

There were times I’d sit for hours in front of a computer screen struggling with writing. I could prepare an article for days, but, when it came down to writing, I would be hit with writer’s block. Once, a fellow blogger recommended this AI tool and I was like; “Why not? I don’t have anything to lose. I proceeded to use artificial intelligence in business.

Much to my amazement, the bot was not just a gimmick. It was, however, not about replacing my creativity; it was about enhancing it. It proposed headlines that fascinated me, my chaotic ideas to well-structured paragraphs, and ideas of which I was not aware before.

That’s when the lightbulb went off: if AI could transform how I generate content, then what about business organizations? The scenarios appeared limitless, the applications of AI seemed too many and I understood that I had to learn more about this AI-driven world.

Transforming Businesses through AI

AI is fundamentally about getting computers to be able to do what human beings do — and often better — learn from experience, understand language, perceive patterns, and make choices.

Think about how the news feeds of most social media platforms employ AI systems to select the information they think will interest you. Or consider voice-enabled personal assistants, such as Siri and Alexa, which recognize your voice and respond accordingly.

Furthermore, decision-making is being transformed through artificial intelligence for business. Using big data AI can find patterns that the human brain cannot see, and decisions that companies make can be more informed and precise.

However, AI is capable of providing much more than making processes faster and more personalized. It’s also fueling innovation. AI is increasingly being used from drug discovery to the development of new materials in research and development across sectors. However, creativity too is not being spared with machines known to create art and music.

The organizations that adopt this technology will be the ones that will prosper in the following years.

AI and Automation

AI-led automation is on the rise and redefining the future of work at a much faster pace than we realize. It is expected that by 2025, around 85 million jobs will be lost due to automation, on the other hand, 97 million jobs may be created which are more suitable for human and machine collaboration.

This is not only about factories and robots coming to replace workers. The application of automation technology is gradually entering all spheres of human life and activity, including the healthcare system, the financial sector, and the sphere of art. For example:

Logistics: Autonomous trucks are already being piloted, set to disrupt the shipping and delivery industries.

Agriculture: Fruits and vegetables are being harvested by robots, which means that productivity in a given period increases and the cost of labor is cut down.

Customer Service: Most product inquiries, complaints, and comments are now being addressed by artificial intelligence-based chatbots and self-service tools with human intervention limited to more relevant and important calls.

Healthcare: The robots are now performing surgery, giving out prescriptions, and even offering social interaction to the patients who need it.

The potential of people losing their jobs because of this may sound rather gloomy but automation also brings with it many possibilities. Repetitive activities can be kept for the machines, allowing the people to concentrate on creative, problem-solving, and meaningful tasks. It is going to increase the job demand for positions that involve critical thinking, problem-solving, and emotional intelligence. AI and business are going to complement each other in the near future.

So, the next time you encounter an automated system, whether it’s a self-checkout kiosk at the grocery store or a chatbot answering your questions online, remember: it is not just a question of job substitution. It is about changing the way we do things and making sure that we find ways of being productive in a world that is slowly being overrun by technology.

AI and Decision-Making

Ever feel lost when having to go through heaps of data and not know where to start sorting and analyzing it? Well, AI does not sweat at all! It sifts through vast amounts of data and produces valuable insights that leave even the experienced business analyst pondering how they arrived at it. This superpower is revolutionizing how organizational decision-making processes, whether minor or major, take place.

Just think of being able to guess your clients’ desires before they are aware of them, to see some relatively dangerous opportunities in your financial statements, or to choose the best price level that will bring the maximum profit and remain comfortable for your clients. And that is exactly the sort of magic that AI is delivering to the boardroom.

It is not limited to branding alone; it is playing a significant part in day-to-day business operations such as marketing, purchasing, and even supply chain management.

AI and Customer Experience

Forget those robotic customer service reps that leave you wanting to pull your hair out. AI is flipping the script on customer experience, making it more human, more personalized, and way more fun.

Nowadays, when you’re browsing for a new pair of shoes online, instead of scrolling through endless pages of irrelevant options, a chatbot pops up. It’s like your own personal stylist, asking questions about your style, budget, and occasion, then suggesting shoes that perfectly match your needs.

AI-powered customer service is becoming smarter and more empathetic. Chatbots can now understand your emotions, adapt their responses accordingly, and even escalate complex issues to human agents seamlessly.

And if you’re worried about privacy, rest assured that AI is also making strides in protecting your data and ensuring secure transactions.

AI and Innovation

In the innovation game, AI is the wild card that’s changing the rules. Forget tedious lab work and endless trial and error. AI is like having a tireless research assistant with a turbocharged brain.

It can sift through mountains of data, spot patterns humans might miss, and even generate creative solutions we wouldn’t have dreamed of.

Take drug discovery, for instance. Instead of spending years synthesizing and testing countless compounds, AI algorithms can analyze existing data and predict which molecules are most likely to be effective against a particular disease. This can shave years off the development timeline and bring life-saving treatments to patients faster.

But AI’s creative spark doesn’t stop at medicine. It’s composing original music, designing cutting-edge fashion, and even crafting marketing campaigns that resonate with consumers on a deeper level. Who knows, the next viral TikTok dance might be choreographed by an algorithm!

The bottom line? The companies that embrace AI as a tool for innovation will be the ones leading the charge in the years to come.

Whatever you are studying right now, if you are not getting up to speed on deep learning, neural networks, etc., you lose. We are going through the process where software will automate software, automation will automate automation. -Mark Cuban

Other Use Cases of AI

Besides being at the forefront of innovation and providing amazing customer experiences in the business realm, AI automation has other use cases too. Some of them are:

1. Recruitment and HR

There are a large number of activities and paperwork in recruitment and HR processes, which allows automation in this sphere. HR activities like employee recruitment and selection, advertising for jobs, clearing pre-screening criteria, and any other compliance issues on new employees, timesheets, exit interviews, and performance appraisals could enhance automation benefits. This not only helps save time, but frees up HR teams to concentrate on business-critical processes such as employee training, cultural change initiatives, and wellness programs.

2. Invoice processing

If too many invoices are managed manually, they can be inaccurate and time-consuming at the same time. Through Business Process Automation, the workflow of invoices can be automatically processed so that payments are made on time to the vendors without misfiling or incorrect entries. It enables the accounts team to focus on key activities like budget choices and estimates which in turn increases organizational efficiency.

3. Sales and marketing

Sales and marketing are areas that are most impacted by AI automation solutions enhancing resource management, sales estimates, and clerical work among others. In sales, automation helps to respond quickly to potential customers with prices and also approval on prices and offers. In marketing, AI automation is useful in email marketing, managing leads, and effectively nurturing the leads to capture them. This makes AI automation cost-effective and achieves business goals.

4. Finance and Accounting

There are advanced expense management systems with AI technology that can handle everything from receipt submission to reimbursement. In many organizations these systems are used in the same way as recognition systems, using past data to predict expenditure patterns and identify possible discrepancies or fraud. This not only shortens the time which is taken to make a reimbursement and to collect the money from the clients but also improves the probability of checking the accounts and minimizing the chances of fraud.

5. IT and cybersecurity

AI systems consistently monitor the load on the network, records of activities, and historical data to find patterns associated with cybersecurity threats. This comprises of identifying real-time threats, intrusions, or any suspicious activity to enable the organization to contain threats as they occur.

6. Legal

AI is highly valuable for legal work because it can quickly analyze legal contracts for specific terms and clauses, as well as any problems that may exist. It can mark concerns, errors, or violations so that legal teams can concentrate on key aspects and make appropriate decisions decreasing the likelihood of omitting something and increasing the likelihood of accurate, thorough contract analysis.

Challenges and Considerations

While the progress towards an AI-driven society seems inevitable, it may be helpful to pause for a moment and think about possible obstacles. The growth of Artificial Intelligence has taken a very big turn in the last decade, and as a result, it has created some serious ethical issues and challenges in society.

Bias in Algorithms: As in humans, bias can be passed down from data set to AI. This often results in prejudice, particularly in aspects such as employment, credit, and even justice systems. It is crucial to prevent AI systems from furthering existing injustices by using a dataset that has a balanced representation of people from all communities.

Data Privacy: AI loves data, and the data it is fed often contains personal data, which is often private. While training the AI systems, we must not forget the privacy laws that govern the rights of individual persons. This is why it is critical that data protection laws are strong and that there are clear and accurate data handling practices in place.

AI Hallucinations: AI is not without its flaws. It can, at times, ‘hallucinate,’ meaning it can produce outputs that are not meaningful or fabricating. This can give rise to serious implications where accuracy is paramount such as in the health, financial, or legal sector. Strict processes, which can help in detecting and preventing AI hallucinations, should be established to increase the safety of relevant AI systems. Learn more about AI hallucination here.

An unsettling and weird image created by an AI System

Overcoming the Challenges

To overcome the challenges and considerations outlined in the previous section, it is crucial to adopt a balanced approach that grounds AI in real-world data and involves human oversight.

Grounding AI in Real World Data

Grounding AI in real-world data is a crucial strategy for overcoming the challenges and considerations associated with the growth of Artificial Intelligence. By anchoring AI systems in concrete, tangible information, we can mitigate the risks of bias, data privacy breaches, job displacement, and AI hallucinations. Know more about Grounding AI here.

Human-in-the-Loop

Maintaining a human in the loop approach, where critical decisions made by AI systems are reviewed and validated by human experts is a crucial approach. This ensures that AI outputs are accurate, meaningful, and aligned with human values and ethical principles. Know more about the Human in the Loop approach here.

Conclusion

Look, I’ve seen firsthand how AI has supercharged my content writing career. If AI can do that for a humble content writer like me, imagine what it can do for your business. Whether you’re a mom-and-pop shop or a Fortune 500 company, AI is the secret sauce that will set you apart from the competition.

Start small, and experiment with AI-powered tools that align with your business goals. Maybe it’s a chatbot to handle customer inquiries, an algorithm to optimize your inventory, or a data analytics tool to uncover hidden insights. There are tons of resources out there to help you get started, from online courses to consultants who specialize in AI for business.

And do not forget that AI is not our enemy that wants to take our jobs but it is here to help us. When utilized responsibly and with proper regard to the ethical aspect, AI has the potential to generate a future that is beneficial for companies, employees, and customers. So let us become curious, let us be creative, and let us harness AI for the good of the world, one bit at a time.

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New Facts Unveiled: The Power of Data

Introduction

Welcome to RoamNook's official website blog! Today, we are excited to bring you the latest hard facts and concrete data that will revolutionize the way you view the world. Brace yourself for a mind-blowing journey through the depths of data-driven insights. We strive to provide you with polarizing, numerical, and objective information that will leave you craving for more. So, let's dive in!

The Fascinating World of Data

Data is the lifeblood of the modern world. It surrounds us, shapes us, and influences every decision we make. From our daily commutes to the products we purchase online, data drives it all. According to recent studies, an estimated 2.5 quintillion bytes of data are generated every day. This mind-boggling number demonstrates the sheer volume of information being produced in our digital age.

But why does data matter? The answer lies in its potential to unlock endless possibilities. When properly analyzed and interpreted, data can help businesses make informed decisions, predict market trends, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. In fact, companies that utilize data-driven strategies have been found to be 6% more profitable than their competitors. The power of data cannot be underestimated!

The Rise of Big Data

With the explosion of technology, the amount of data being generated has skyrocketed. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as "Big Data," which encompasses massive datasets that are typically too complex for traditional data processing applications. But just how big is Big Data?

Consider this: by the year 2025, it is estimated that the global volume of data will reach a staggering 175 zettabytes, equivalent to 175 trillion gigabytes! This mind-blowing number highlights the exponential growth of data in our digitally interconnected world.

But why does the size of data matter? The larger the dataset, the more valuable insights can be extracted. Big Data allows us to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and trends that were previously unimaginable. This invaluable information can be leveraged by businesses to gain a competitive edge, drive innovation, and fuel digital growth.

Data Analytics: The Key to Unlocking Insights

Raw data in itself is meaningless without proper analysis and interpretation. This is where data analytics comes into play. By employing various statistical and computational techniques, data analysts can transform raw data into actionable insights.

One prominent technique used in data analytics is machine learning. This field of study focuses on developing algorithms that allow computers to learn and make predictions or decisions without explicit programming. Machine learning has revolutionized various industries, from healthcare to finance, by enabling better risk assessment, fraud detection, and personalized recommendations.

Another powerful tool in the data analytics arsenal is data visualization. Through the use of graphs, charts, and interactive dashboards, complex data can be presented in a visually appealing and easily understandable manner. This enables decision-makers to grasp insights at a glance, facilitating faster and more informed decision-making processes.

The Real-World Applications of Data

Data is not just a buzzword; it has tangible real-world applications that impact our daily lives. Here are a few examples:

1. Healthcare:

Data analytics has transformed the healthcare industry. By analyzing electronic health records, medical professionals can identify patterns and risk factors, leading to more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. Data-driven insights also enable predictive modeling for disease outbreaks, improving public health initiatives.

2. Transportation:

Data is revolutionizing the way we commute. Through the analysis of traffic patterns, public transportation usage, and weather conditions, transportation agencies can optimize routes, reduce congestion, and improve overall transportation efficiency. This translates to fewer delays, lower carbon emissions, and less time spent in traffic.

3. E-commerce:

Online retailers thrive on data. By tracking customer preferences, purchase history, and browsing behavior, e-commerce platforms can provide personalized product recommendations, targeted advertisements, and seamless shopping experiences. Data-driven insights also enable retailers to optimize pricing, inventory management, and supply chain operations.

4. Finance:

Data analytics has transformed the financial sector. From fraud detection to algorithmic trading, data-driven insights drive better risk management, customer segmentation, and investment strategies. Real-time data analysis also enables faster and more accurate financial decision-making, minimizing risks and maximizing returns.

RoamNook: Empowering Your Digital Growth

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Our team of experts excels in data analytics, machine learning, and data visualization. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices, we help businesses uncover valuable insights, optimize processes, and drive innovation.

With RoamNook by your side, you can unlock untapped opportunities, gain a competitive edge, and stay ahead in this data-driven world. Visit our website at https://www.roamnook.com to learn more about our comprehensive range of services and how we can empower your digital journey.

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Android App Development Cost

Mobile apps remain a crucial priority for organizations to recruit, engage, and delight target customers. According to Statista, mobile app downloads have increased dramatically in the last five years from 140 billion in 2016 to 230 billion in 2021. This increase isn't expected to slow down soon. A massive 54% of internet users access the internet through their mobile devices to make purchases online, making mobile the de facto standard of commerce today.

Mobile apps have become an important part of every business's marketing strategy and are moving rapidly. Developing, deploying, and maintaining applications is a core competency of businesses. Businesses have also developed models that account for their costs. The cost to create a mobile app is slightly different from traditional models, so traditional models cannot be used.

If this is your first experience developing an application, you may be unsure how much it costs to create an app for your business - especially if you are new to this process. Unless you understand your company, business goals, app features, user flow, budget, and more, no one can give you an accurate estimate of Android app development.

In designing your mobile application, it is evident that you cannot succeed without a thorough plan. Therefore, you must consider several factors to determine the app development cost. Well, this article will provide the ultimate guide to Android app development costs with step by step guide;

Let's get into it!

App Development: What Is It?

Since "app development" is such a broad term, it is difficult to estimate the cost of an app. An app is a software application for consumers to use on their mobile devices that translates your business goals and ideas into a functioning software application. Everything includes during the process ranging from market research to design to coding to launching your app.

Many moving parts include in the development process, making it a bit complex. Therefore, you can't just write down your idea and start coding when you decide to make an app. To build a successful app, one must be patient, plan carefully, and possess different skills beyond software application development.

Understanding Different Types Of Android App Development

Mobile apps have changed many aspects of our lives: reading news, planning business trips, and booking tickets. Listed below are some of the most popular business mobile apps.

Entertainment App

Streaming services, music streaming, and watching movies and shows on demand are transforming the entertainment industry. In 2024, Netflix is expected to have almost 214 million subscribers, making it one of the most popular entertainment apps. According to Netflix, the average development cost can range from $100,000 to $150,000.

Healthcare App

The healthcare industry has also been growing faster in recent years and will continue to do so for some time in the coming years. It has been reported that Covid-19 has increased healthcare application downloads by 25%. MyFitnessPal (a fitness app) is a perfect example of a healthcare app. App development typically costs between $15,000 and $30,000.

E-learning App

E-Learning has grown rapidly over the past decade as pandemics have encouraged schools to embrace it. EdX, one of the most reputed eLearning apps, is anticipated to reach $350 billion in the online education market by 2025. According to estimates, it costs $150K to $180K to develop an eLearning app like EdX. Consider hiring a custom android app development company to develop an interactive app similar to edX and boost your business if you want to create an education app.

Travel App

By 2031, $2,835.6 billion will be generated by the travel industry after it has been digitalized. For example, MyTSA makes booking tickets easier via an online travel app. The cost of an application such as MyTSA can vary from $30,000 to $100,000. Creating a mobile app based on your specific needs can be done by a travel app development agency.

ECommerce App

Businesses are looking for ways to grow and increase their brand identity, which turns to high-end eCommerce apps. A shopping app such as Amazon costs between $30,000 and $80,000 on average in the United States. You can estimate the price of developing your eCommerce app by consulting with an eCommerce app development company. The eCommerce mobile app development course will teach you- as a business owner, how to do it.

On-Demand App

On-demand apps deliver an excellent user experience, providing instant services, such as food and grocery delivery, vehicle rental, grocery shopping, and more. In the case of Kroger, users can order any grocery item within a few minutes using an on-demand app with complete flexibility. The estimated cost of building Kroger may range from $20,000 to $50,000.

Market Size and Stats of Mobile Applications

The number of apps developed daily is billions, and one cannot track them all. At present, there are over 7 million apps in the App store. According to a report, the value of the global mobile app market was worth $106.27 billion in 2018. This is expected to increase by 18.4 percent by 2026, achieving $407.31 billion.

Furthermore, The market share of Android is expected to exceed iOS by more than six times in 2024, and by that time Android is likely to own 86.2%, approximately six times the market share of iOS.

How To Get Ideas For App Development Costs

Various factors contribute to the cost of developing an Android app for mobile. The price of an app depends on many factors. Clutch estimates that the average cost of developing an app is $171,450, while the cost of developing an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is $10,000 to $20,000. Therefore, it depends on several factors, including where the vendor location, the operating system or platform used, and the complexity of the product.

The Billiomobile app was downloaded nearly 204 times last year, according to Statista. Smartphones have emerged as a significant part of our everyday lives - the average user spends roughly three and a half hours on their devices, with the top 20% spending nearly four hours daily. There are no signs that this mobile app trend will slow down.

Therefore, if you are looking to raise your business to the next level, you need to develop a robust mobile app. But remember that the cost of building a mobile app depends on various factors:

Platforms and Devices

In addition to the cost of developing the app, you will have to pay for the platforms used. The different types of apps include native apps that run only on specific platforms, web apps, and hybrid apps that combine native and web apps. Depending on who your audience is, you'll have to decide which one to use from the following;

Native Mobile App

Creating native applications for a single platform is what native app development is all about. Every single line of code is written in the programming language of the platform. In the case of Android app development, developers use Java, while in the case of iOS app development, they use Swift. It costs between $50,000-$300,000 to develop an Android app, similar to the cost of developing an iOS app. The price may, however, change if the features change. In addition, native apps deliver excellent performance and are more reliable.

Hybrid Mobile App

The hybrid app is an application that combines a web app with a native app shell. Apps that run on multiple operating systems, such as Netflix and Twitter, are hybrids. Nevertheless, building a cross-platform mobile app can save a business owner money.

During the development of an app, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS languages are used, making apps cross-platform. The estimated cost of developing hybrid apps may range from $40,000 to $200,000.

Complexity and the number of app features

App development costs are driven up by the number of features themselves but are driven up even more by the complexity of the features. It takes between 20 and 25 hours to develop basic features such as login and subscription. More advanced features like payment systems integration and visual analytics require 150 to 250 hours.

The development of mobile apps is expensive due to API integrations, and artificial intelligence and machine learning add to the expense. For example, a simple feature like geolocation can cost extra even for users who have become accustomed to it. Spending valuable resources on a feature should be based on its feasibility and necessity.

The complexity of UX/UI design

User needs, user experiences, and user needs are the focus of the entire software development market. Customers can select from a wide range of applications with clear designs, simple navigation, and high performance. Design is an incredibly crucial step in app development cost estimation, so make sure to allocate a reasonable amount for it.

Designing buttons, icons, fonts, and other elements for a custom app is included in the cost of custom app development. A user-friendly app needs a UI/UX designer who provides a great user experience. User interface/UX designers are expensive, but they are worth the expense if you want to create a beautiful, well-designed app.

Development approach

Do both iOS and Android apps cost the same? Do you think the cost of developing Android apps is higher than that of developing iOS apps? Creating a cross-platform solution is also possible if you do both at once. Native mobile apps offer a better user experience and perform better, so they are expensive. However, what is the cost of developing an app compatible with both operating systems? App development typically costs between $50,000 to $170,000, depending on the platform.

Cross-platform solutions are usually more expensive than Android or iPhone apps. Because Android and iOS apps require a separate source code, the native app development process requires two codebases. Meanwhile, native products enable developers to develop more complex applications thanks to built-in features such as GPS and the camera.

Therefore, you need to use some additional libraries or code to implement such functions with cross-platform development. It is best to choose native app development for products that provide sophisticated capabilities. However, hybrid development is best if they only have basic functionality.

App Security

However, developing secure mobile apps is a business owner's responsibility. This helps build trust among users and create a loyal customer base, which results in a higher turnover rate. To be able to trust your app with personal data, you as a business owner need to ensure a secure environment for users.

Hence, you should start doing security checks in advance and need to pay attention to this area. However, costs for app security can range between $70 to $320 per month, making it a significant factor in the overall app development price.

Offline Mode

Many apps have offline functionality that makes them stand out from the crowd. Despite the loss of internet connectivity, messaging apps allow you to view your chat history. Local coaching, cookies, shared preferences, local storage, and SQL databases are some of the ways to allow mobile apps to store and access offline data. Approximately $1,000-$2,000 is needed to develop this item, and it takes 40 hours to complete.

Geolocation

Many apps use this feature, such as transportation apps, dating apps, food delivery apps, food delivery apps, business apps, restaurant apps, and travel apps. This type of platform is based on real-time permissions and GPS tracking.

In addition to the general area, medium proximity, and accurate location, the approximation price depends on the accuracy of the geolocation service. To develop takes between 50 and 60 hours and costs about $1,250 to $2,000.

Database

A database would likely need to be installed on the device if you choose an offline mode. The most common way for mobile app developers to set up a database is to use an open-source solution. In a device, SQLite stores all data in a single file, embedded as an embedded database. The price range for this feature is $750-$1,500, and it takes about 30 hours to finish.

Payment Integration

An app that allows users to purchase items inside needs to include payment options, so this will need to be installed. In addition to PayPal, Stripe, Braintree, Android Pay, Google Wallet, Apple Pay, and many others, several payment systems are available in the market.

By integrating APIs directly into the app, then it can be integrated directly into the app. Payment processing methods, data storage locations, and PCI compliance requirements determine the scope of this task. The costs for this range from $2,500 to $5,000, and it takes about 50 hours to develop.

Publishing Process

You can upload your app to Google Play Store for $25 without having to undergo a lengthy approval process. Moreover, the Google Play Store takes 30% of the sales from the app once it becomes available. Your app would pass through the same rigorous approval process in the Apple App Store, which charges a yearly fee of $99 per app. You will also be charged 30% of the money you make from these purchases.

Therefore, Android appears to be the clear winner when it comes to publishing. The slow design process of iOS apps can be inferred, as being faster and more affordable. When your app is ready to hit the market, publishers publish an app in the app store after it has been completed. Therefore, you have to allocate an additional amount for app development.

Ongoing Maintenance And Support

Developing an app costs more than just launching it. Without continuous monitoring, you might end up with outdated software if you abandon the app right after it is released. When your customers lose interest in your product and opt for a newer, more innovative solution in the market, you will lose their interest and lose out on sales. Maintaining an app should cost about 15% to 20% of a project's total app development budget.

Revenue Model for Mobile App

Let’s take a look at the different business revenue models used for mobile apps, including;

Paid Apps

The business owner can offer memberships or premium subscriptions to their intended users for a monthly fee. With paid apps, businesses generate more revenue, increasing their income and thereby growing their business. Mobile apps that are subscription-based engage their audiences and make them loyal customers.

In-App Purchase

Business owners can leverage in-app purchases as a revenue model. An app like MyFitnessPal offers advanced workout videos for an additional fee. Upgrades to a higher level can improve user experience.

In-App Advertising

A very effective way to generate more income is through in-app advertising. Users can be made aware of ongoing or upcoming offers via banner ads or push notifications.

Things To Consider Before Choosing The Right App Development Partner

Once you know the cost of building an app, now is the time to hire a dedicated Android app developer or app development agency. It is imperative to make sure the company you choose fits right with your needs, which is not easy because there are countless app development companies out there. Before hiring your tech partner, here are some things you should consider.

Portfolio & Clientele

Specifying a company's portfolio and the clientele is essential to determine its capabilities and potential. This way, you will have a deep understanding of your technology partner and their capabilities.

Industry Expertise

You must ensure that the developer or development firm you hire has the required skills to complete your project successfully. The number of dedicated resources, industry experience, and clientele are some of the factors that indicate a company's expertise. Therefore, you need to partner with a reliable mobile app development agency that can help you build complex mobile applications.

Client Testimonial

See what other people say about the company besides what they have written on their websites. Clutch, GoodFirms, and AppFutura are all independent review platforms that let you see what their clients think of them. Moreover, you can also find them on forums like Quora and Reddit by searching for threads, topics, and questions. By doing this, you can get a sense of -how they work and how well they treat their clients.

Bottom Line

Hence, you must consider other factors besides the ones listed above when hiring an Android developer or app development agency for your next mobile app development project. Consider how long it will take them to develop the app, how much they will charge, what platforms they will use, and how much involvement they will have in the project overall. Once you have a clear understanding, your project will run smoother.

If you have any app ideas and don't know how to identify the cost of Android app development, consulting with a reputed mobile app development company can help you create a robust and fully functional Android app tailored to your business goals at a minimum time and budget.

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smitpatel1420 · 2 years ago

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How Email Drives Higher Omnichannel Marketing ROI

Email Importance Today and in Five Years

In 2022, 333.2 billion emails per day were sent and received worldwide, according to Statista's email research. By 2025, their total amount is anticipated to reach 376 billion.

Email marketing initiatives aid companies in boosting the ROI of their content strategies by increasing traffic and revenue.

Email and The Omnichannel Marketing Strategy

Due to major production improvements made by many email marketing providers over the past few years, email marketing campaigns have significantly decreased in cost. Emails can generate a sizable return on investment in a brief amount of time when they are strategically targeted. You cannot, however, depend on a single channel to drive your go-to-market strategy in the cutthroat environment of today. More choices are what customers are looking for. The use of an omnichannel marketing plan is pertinent in this situation.

Benefits of Omnichannel Marketing

Because it requires resources, intricate planning, and the capacity to create an efficient operational model to produce everything on time and within budget, omnichannel marketing strategies can be challenging to put into practice.

1. Higher Brand Visibility, Faster

2. Higher Engagement Numbers Across a Wider Audience

3. Improved User Experiences and Higher ROI

4. More Sales

5. Optimized content strategy

6. Faster Customer Growth

7. Improved Personalization

Using Email To Optimize Omnichannel Marketing Impact

1. Personalization is the key to maximizing sales.

Businesses can create detailed customer profiles that are enhanced each time a user interacts with a marketing platform thanks to omnichannel marketing data and analytics. These profiles can be used to personalize messages and even develop behavioral prediction models.

2. A few examples of triggers used to auto-generate emails

-A customer opens a support ticket and gives the support agent a poor rating after visiting your tradeshow exhibit.

-A customer visits a store and uses a QR code in an email to receive a discount.

3. Great Personalized Email Use Examples To Learn From

1. Uber

2. Netflix

3. Starbucks

Conclusion

Email marketing is here to stay, and in the years to come, the desire for it will only grow. All phases of the customer journey can be optimized by including email in your omnichannel marketing plan. https://www.campaigntrackly.com/how-email-drives-higher-omnichannel-marketing-roi/

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For a very long time I have been predicting war internal and/or external, and/or democide internal for around 2025. Twelve years agoI updated this prediction to sometime around 2026. As yet I see no reason to further modify that prediction, though I have a track record for making predictions on Musk time. We are now a whole lot closer to war external, the imminent fall of Ukraine is likely to result in further escalation and more direct Nato involvement, and there are indications that war internal or democide looms, notably the mass importation of hostile young military age men. There are two related factors underlying this prediction. The one that I re-iterate the most is that since 1800 or so, anglosphere leftism has been getting ever lefter ever faster. Whenever this happens, and we have been around this merry go round many times, it would culminate in infinite leftism in finite time, as for example in Sichuan province, were it not interrupted by terrible violence as it usually is. Infinite leftism in finite time is everyone kills everyone else for insufficient leftism. Finite leftism is terminated by dictator grabbing absolute power and eliminating those to his right and to his left. Leftism must get ever lefter ever faster, or die as, a shark must swim or drown, so if a rightist dictator grabs power, leftism dies quickly, if a leftist dictator grabs power, it dies slowly, but it still dies.

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The lesson of the Roman Republic is that once someone starts cheating on the mechanisms for peaceful transition of power, then there is no alternative to violent transition of power. Normiecon bias is that we can live with just a little bit of cheating. No we cannot. It rapidly became obvious that enormous numbers of Romans were going to be killed by Romans, and everyone was were trying to avoid that outcome by returning to the old normal. There were endless agreements to return to the old normal, which predictably came to nothing. Everyone wanted the old normal back, as the horrifying alternative drew in sight, but they could not get from where they were to where they wanted to be.

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We have been around this merrygoround many, many times. This is one more time. It will end the same way as all the others. We saw something strikingly resembling various very recent incarnations of leftism in the eleventh century caliphate, Barebone’s Parliament in England, the Church of Reason in France, the Nicolaitians, the Donatists and the Cathars rapidly transitioning into polyamorous communists, and many others. It is not driven by technology. It is certainly not driven by capitalism. (Watch Disney burning the IP they spent wads of money on, watch Boeing abandoning its plane and rocket business for diversity, equity, and inclusion.) It is driven by holiness spirals in the priesthood (the modern priesthood being lawyers, judges, academics, and “journalists”.) Twenty first century western leftism comes out of Harvard. Before the War of Northern Aggression, each of the American states had its own state religion, and the Vatican of New England was Harvard. After the War of Northern Aggression, the United States had one state religion, and its Vatican is still Harvard. A state is too big to be a tribe, so it needs an elite tribe within the state. But that elite is itself too large to be a natural tribe, so has to be a synthetic tribe – a tribe built on a faith, such as communism, the God that failed. Or the Church of England, as in England from 1660 to 1820.

#james a donald

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meaningofmotorsport · 3 years ago

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Mid-Week Motorsport Headlines - 9th February 2022

Red Bull has launched their livery for the 2022 season, which is mostly the same as the now classic livery we have seen in the past. The main change is the new title sponsor in Oracle, who are reportedly paying $100 million per year for the privilege, which is rather a lot, especially in the new cost cap era. The car shown was an updated version of F1’s own version of the rules, so there wasn’t much to read into what we saw, and the true picture of the cars may only be seen at Bahrain, when racing begins.

Norris has extended his contract with McLaren further, until the end of 2025. Having already signed a hefty extension last year, this did seem a bit like overkill, however, given the rumours about other teams showing interest in him, it may have been to ward off unwanted attention.

Red Bull have said that they think the new car will be faster on the straights, which is a logical assumption to make, given the reduction in downforce for the new cars, as ground effect is not as draggy. Rather ironically, Horner has won a tour of the Mercedes factory at a charity auction, I bet he was willing to pay top dollar to have a look around, and it will be funny to see how much they show him!

IndyCar

Max Chilton was announced he will not return to IndyCar for 2022, after being in the sport for 6 years. He spent most of his time at Carlin, where he tried to help them climb the grid. It never quite worked out for either of them, and Carlin seems to have merged with Juncos Racing.

Formula E

Envision will run Jaguar powertrains for the Gen3 era of the sport, and will be the first customer of Jaguar ever in Formula E. It was clear that Envision would need to find a new partner for Gen3, as they are currently using Audi powertrains, who are no longer in the sport. Jaguar was a solid choice, as they have been one of the best over the past few years, although it is all change for next year, so who knows what will happen.

MotoGP

The testing in Malaysia did give us some hints as to what we might see in 2022, yet we can’t read too much into it. Firstly, Aprilia do look very quick, although we often see that in testing, nonetheless, their potential cannot be underestimated. Ducati are where we expect them to be, near the front of the times, and the noises coming from them is positive. Yamaha, however, may have some issues, they weren’t fast in testing, and Quartararo suggested that their engines may not be what he wanted at the moment.

Other News

The NASCAR season began with the Clash at the Coliseum, an all-new event, to try and entice some new fans in LA. I do think on the whole it was a success, given that the crowd was fairly strong, despite not staying for the whole event, and the racing was good for a first try. It was a push to pass race, yet there were not many wrecks, apart from in that last chance qualifier!

A potential issue for NASCAR is the lack of chassis and parts for the Next Gen car, most teams only have one spare chassis across 4 drivers, and going to Daytona, where wrecks are a common occurrence, it could be a real issue over the coming months. There were also clear reliability concerns for the new car, after the race in LA, these are expected when it is all new, but it doesn’t help their situation right now.

BMW have confirmed that the LMDh car that they are producing, could potentially go across to Le Mans in 2024. This was not unexpected, and just adds to the excitement for the series. In other LMDh news, Cadillac has given a preview of what its car will look like, with the shape bearing some resemblance to its current DPi car.

-M

#f1 #f12022 #redbullf1 #indycar #indy500 #formulae #motogp #motogp2022 #nascar #motorsport

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inestors-scene · 3 years ago

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EV Battery Technologies

PUBLIC PROFILE

INFO:

Status: Active

Industry: Battery Technologies

Symbol: CSE:ACDC

EV Battery Technologies is a leading Blockchain and Battery technology company with revolutionary, patented Battery Management Systems (BMS)

Market OverviewThe Supply Cannot Meet the Demand for Batteries Powering EVs and Renewable Energy…But This Game-Changing Company May Be as Well-Positioned as Any

A Deloitte report states that total EV sales are expected to grow from approximately 2.5 million in 2020 to around 11.2 million in 2025, then reach about 31.1 million by 2030. Another projection from BNEF expects passenger EV sales to rise to 56 million vehicles by 2040.

But without a sufficient supply of minerals such as lithium and quality technology to produce enough high-quality, long-lasting, and eco-friendly batteries, the potentially $3 trillion EV market could all but grind to a halt.

The Top Reasons to Consider Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies (CNSX: ACDC)

1. A Deloitte report states that total EV sales are expected to grow from approximately 2.5 million in 2020 to around 11.2 million in 2025, then reach about 31.1 million by 2030. Another projection from BNEF expects EV sales to grow to 56 million vehicles by 2040.

2. Without a sufficient supply of minerals such as lithium and quality technology to produce enough high-quality, long-lasting, and eco-friendly batteries, the potentially $3 trillion EV market could all but grind to a halt.

3. Energy Storage Capacity in the US is expected to grow 12x by 2024 to a market value of $5.3 billion. In developed countries, by 2024, the market could grow 40x.

4. The Battery Management System Market could potentially be worth $12.6 Billion by 2024.

5. Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies is well-positioned to meet this growing demand through an AI-based patented battery management system, real-time monitoring, eco-friendly ecosystem, and cutting edge storage system.

6. A strategic partnership with an industry leader sets Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies up for a potentially robust 2021 and beyond.

With all of the tailwinds indicating robust growth potential for the EV market, interest appears to have increased for companies such as Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies (CNSX: ACDC).

As Tesla is set to officially join arguably the most prestigious large-cap stock index in the world (S&P 500) after markets close on December 18th, this is only one sign of the surging demand for electric vehicles. While Tesla is now the most valuable automaker in the world and will be the 7th largest company on the S&P 500 from day 1, more and more EV companies are going public, while established automakers adopt EV models. With governments promoting the adoption of EVs, as state pension funds and national pension funds divest from oil and fossil fuels, it is no wonder that EV sales are forecasted to balloon.

However, without a sufficient supply of minerals such as lithium and quality technology to produce enough high-quality, long-lasting, and eco-friendly batteries, the potentially $3 trillion EV market could all but grind to a halt.

According to research from BloombergNEF, lithium demand could increase by approximately 9x. Additionally, Energy Storage Capacity in the US is expected to grow 12x by 2024 to a market value of $5.3 billion while the market could grow 40x over the same period in developed countries. Specifically, the Battery Management System Market could potentially be worth $12.6 Billion by 2024.

The problem in 2020 though, is that the current tech for lithium-ion batteries is not sufficient enough to keep up with demand.

Why is this tech not sufficient enough to keep up with the demand? Batteries, first and foremost, require expensive lab-based testing to effectively diagnose issues. Furthermore, because testing is so long, expensive, and inefficient, overpriced/costly replacements are unfortunately the normal solution. Additionally, because used batteries are terrible for the environment, what is the point of moving on from “dirtier energy” if the supposed “cleaner energy” EVs are no better for climate change? Lastly, EV battery warranties cover 8 years and can cost companies millions.

Because of this, the market has shifted its focus to better and longer-lasting batteries. Additionally, batteries that are more technologically advanced, eco-friendly, and efficient, are desired by EV automakers and consumers alike.

This is where Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies comes into play.

How Can Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies Solve These Problems?

Major technological advancements are required to meet the ever-growing and evolving demands for EV batteries. Through an AI-based patented battery management system, real-time monitoring, an eco-friendly ecosystem, and cutting edge storage system, Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies is well-positioned to meet these growing needs and demands. All with the end goals of accomplishing the following:

More efficient batteries

A recycling system for batteries

Larger storage of energy

Longer battery life

Better monitoring systems

Faster and more efficient charging

Better maintenance systems

Revolutionary AI-based Patented Battery Management System

What sets up Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies for success is the fact that it is using artificial intelligence to create a one-of-a-kind, proprietary, and patented battery management system (BMS). Through AI, the company is applying over 5-years of data from hundreds of thousands of EVs in the world’s largest markets. With this AI, the company has created a BMS that “learns” and improves in real-time and one that is fully scalable to any BMS application.

This system first and foremost aids batteries in having a longer life span through real-time power routing options to avoid and minimize damage. The system also excludes and isolates individual damaged cells, and re-routes to exclude the bad cells with a notice for routine maintenance to repair or replace.

Additionally, the system promotes more efficient battery usage through absolute differentiation of individual cell issues in real-time, constant power optimization and flow control, and life extension, charge extension, and massive cost savings.

Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies’ battery system also has a patented more accurate and reliable method of predicting failure, real-time monitoring, observance, and maintained oversight of batteries, and industry-first remote maintenance protected by multiple patents.

The Company’s Real-Time Monitoring Could be Game-Changing

One of the biggest benefits of Extreme Vehicle’s cutting-edge BMS is its real-time monitoring capabilities.

The company’s system allows real-time monitoring on top of an advanced review of individual cell degradation. The system then applies AI to the data collected to improve technology. With this real-time monitoring, it also allows for less downtime, more efficiency, instant notification of issues, remote repair of hardware and software, and better usage of both maintenance and human expenses.

To sum it all up? Even greater intelligence can be built over time while giving batteries increased longevity- one of the biggest pain points of today’s battery market.

Ev Battery Technologies isn’t Just Talking About Being Eco-Friendly- They Practice What They Preach

Extreme Vehicle Battery Tech uses exclusively used and recycled batteries in all of their solutions. This is especially crucial for the growth of the EV market. EV consumers want to help reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change- this is indisputable. But for that to truly be accomplished, it is very important to effectively use and recycle used batteries. Used batteries are terrible for the environment- so then what is the point of moving on from “dirtier energy” if the supposed “cleaner energy” EVs are no better for climate change?

The e-waste situation is only getting worse too- despite the general public becoming more environmentally conscious. The amount of e-waste generated is expected to exceed 50 million tons by 2020, with annual growth between 4% and 5%. But if you think this is bad now, wait until 2050 when it’s expected to more than double to around 111 million tons. To show how truly dire this is, in 120 countries, annual e-waste EXCEEDS their annual GDPs, while only 20% of e-waste is recycled worldwide.

Through its eco-friendly usage of used batteries, Extreme Vehicle Battery Tech comes is solving yet another crucial problem.

Smart Energy Storage Systems and Metadata, and Charging Stations Also Give Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies an Edge

With its smart energy storage systems, the company is perfectly positioned to aid in renewable energy, buildings, back up systems, and remote industrial operations. However, what might be arguably even more exciting is its metadata capabilities.

Metadata is a multi-billion dollar market, and could quietly become the most valuable aspect of the business. With each client, with each battery, and with each solution, Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies gathers metadata in real-time. This metadata combined with AI increases the efficiency and performance of its operations, and also assists with future battery design.

Lastly, as the global electric vehicle charging station market size is expected to surpass over $39.2 billion by the end of 2027 and witness a CAGR of 40.7%, Extreme Vehicle Battery’s offering is arguably the perfect solution for the perfect time.

Its Strategic Partnership With Rich Power Also Sets it Up for Success

Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies recently formed a strategic partnership with Rich Power. Rich Power is a global leader in BMS and ESS technology and innovation. With this partnership, Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies now has access to full facility automation production and research with an IS9001/TS16949 quality management system. Additionally, between the two companies, there are 70 + patents and software copyrights including 7 authorized invention patents. There are also more than 20 utility model authorizations, and more than 10 software copyrights directly related to BMS and ESS.

Key Takeaways for Investors

Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies couldn’t be operating at a better time. Although numerous tailwinds are indicating robust growth potential for the EV market, there are significant headwinds regarding the industry’s scalability, and ability to meet supply with demand. This is where Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies comes into play.

Extreme Vehicle Battery Technologies solves the problem of having enough high-quality, long-lasting batteries. It also solves the problem of making an eco-friendly business as eco-friendly as it possibly can. It also uses unique, proprietary, and cutting edge technology to oversee and operate as impressive and revolutionary a BMS as there is on the market. Most important, this is a company that with a key strategic partnership, can truly scale with the EV market, and eventually become a vital player to not only the growth of the industry but the survival of the industry as well.

https://investorsscene.com/ev-battery-technologies/

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Vamonos A La Mar

ALL LYRICS THE ORIGINAL WORK OF THE AUTHOR WHO RETAINS ALL COPYRIGHT

The first Spanish song in the “Princess Party” videopack June 2025.

The Princess takes a favourite Guatemalan children’s song, “Vamos a la Mar”, and adds “mas energia” for the 21st century Guatemalan child (like her).

The music starts off like a traditional Andalusian copla: like the start of this famous Mexican folk song but on the piano: https://youtu.be/FFI80CIRWhk

{all credit for the music and singing to Charles Antony]

Somos pobres patojos garífunas

No podemos comer carn' a menudo

Cuando cansamos d'el pan de yuca

Queremos diferente algo

[Stop]

Hey! Vamonos a la mar! [Shouted]

[Music changes something more reminiscent of this https://youtu.be/0f1Z5XBdgRI [all credit to the Beatles] than copla, but faster than this song]

Tun, tun, tun

A comer pescado, tun, tun, tun Fritito y asado, tun, tun, tun Servido en un palo

Yeah, yeah!

A comer mucho mejor, tun, tun, tun Convertirémos en pescador -es -es -es

Así que vamos a visitar la mar

Mañana Por la mañana

Wow!

[Slower and more staccato]

Señor langostino,

Entrad el tampado

Con señor' jaiba Y señor calamar oh Con señor' anguila Y señor tiburon

[Recover the speed]

Ahora que no puede comer me!

Entrad, entrad hasta qu' esté lleno La olla y nuestr' estomagos Así que vamos a Visitar la mar Mañana Por la mañana Wow!

[Musical Interlude]

Así que vamos a

Visitar la mar Mañana Por la mañana

Wow!

[Slowly]

Así que vamos a

Visitar la mar

Mañana Por la mañana Wow!

English translation of the song:

We are poor Garifuna kids

We cannot eat meat often

When we're sick of cassava bread

We want something different

Hey! Let's go to the sea, tun tun tun To eat all the fishes, tun, tun, tun Fried and barbecued, tun, tun, tun Served on a stick

Yeah, yeah! To eat much better, tun, tun, tun

We will turn into fisher -men -men -men

So let's go To visit the sea In the morning Early in the morning Wow!

Mr King Prawn, enter the seafood stew

With Mrs Crab And Mr Squid oh With Mrs Eel And Mr Shark

Who can no longer eat me now!

Come in, come in until it's full The pot and our stomachs, too So let's go to Visit the sea Tomorrow Early in the morning

[Musical Interlude]

Wow!

So let's go to

Visit the sea Tomorrow Early in the morning

Wow!

So, let's go

To visit the sea

Tomorrow Early in the morning,

Wow!

#Spanish #song #lyrics #children's song #original lyrics #2025 #thenewlittleprincess #child singer #piano #Mexican song #Beatles #Ballad Of John and Yoko #John Lennon #Garifuna #Guatemala #copla #fisherman

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mychameleonsix · 6 years ago

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ILY Epilogue

**Year 2025** "Are you ready?" Soohyun said coming into my room. "My God, I'm not sure! I don't know what to feel anymore." I said looking at her through the mirror as she stood behind me, fixing a few stray strands from my chignon. "Relax, it's going to be okay." "What if something goes wrong?" "Everything will be okay, you're worried for nothing." "I can't believe I'm doing this. I'm only 31, Soohyun, are you sure this is a good idea?" "Kang Soobin can you stop? You're doing this today, stop thinking about it. Breathe." I was about to retaliate but a knock on the door ruined my train of thought. Soohyun and I turned our heads to the figure entering - it was Jiyoung, my sister's friend who did my hair and makeup today. I don't even look like I'm wearing makeup, she's that good. "Thank you for doing this in short notice, Jiyoung, you're a life saver." "My pleasure, I'm glad to be of service." "I'll definitely recommend you to my friends." "Thank you, Ri. Everything's looking good here, you're good to go. I'll see you out there." She said before checking my lashes one last time, and tucking a curl behind my ear. As soon as she left, Ken entered the room, with Chaerin on her tail. "What are you still doing here? Girl, let's go! Everybody's waiting for you." Ken said wagging a finger at me, over-exaggerating her movements, causing Chaerin to laugh at her expense. "Can't keep everyone waiting forever, you know." Chaerin said sitting down on the couch next to where I'm seated, texting on her phone. "This is all happening so fast. Please remind me again why I'm doing this?" "We've been going at this for the past two hours, give it up already Ri. You're doing this, you're ready. Now let's go!" Soohyun said rolling her eyes at me. "Okay, here we go!" ***Jae's POV*** It's a generally beautiful day today. The sky's clear, no signs of rain or any mishaps whatsoever. The weather's fine, not too hot, the wind just right. However though, what isn't right... is this tie I'm wearing. Goddamint, I've been trying to tie this damn tie for the past 15 minutes. "Can you please chill? Here let me do it." Brian said, walking towards me, grabbing my shoulders so I can face him. "You're more nervous than Riley, it's laughable." Sungjin said. "How'd you know?" "Chaerin sent me a picture of Riley looking as if she's about to have a mental breakdown." "What?" "Okay, calm down, I was kidding. She just sent a text saying Riley's just as nervous as you are right now. So can you, please, breathe for a minute." Sungjin said sighing. "Where's Wonpil and Dowoon?" I said throwing a pillow at him, slightly annoyed that he's making jokes at this time. "Wonpil's on his way back from picking up Hana. Dowoon's getting something from the car...hold still, I'm almost done." Bri said, focused on my tie. "There, all done! Good to go, hyung." "Finally!" Sungjin said standing up, at the same time Dowoon walked in with Wonpil and Hana in tow. "Why are you all still here? Aren't you supposed to be out there already? People are waiting!" Wonpil said to us; to me especially. "Wait a minute, I just want to say a word to all of you." I said, facing them - the four people who meant everything to me all these years. "Thank you for everything boys. You've been a family to me since day one, I don't think I'd make it through if it weren't for y'all. And now that there's going to be an addition to this family, I hope nothing's going to change. I'll always be here, still, no matter what happens." "Well duh, you're just getting married. We're still DAY6; tomorrow when we all wake up, everything will be the same between us. It's just that, now, you won't be in the room next to mine." Dowoon said. "Yeah, but you and Riley bought the house downstairs so nothing's really changing. Your room's going to stay as it is, hyung, don't worry." Brian said to me, patting me on the back. "Save your sappy self for your bride, will you? You might run out of words to say for your vows. Now can we please go? You can't be late to your own wedding Jae." Sungjin said and walked straight out. "Congratulations to the both of you, Jae. I'm so happy for you and Riley." Hana said to me as we all headed out. "Thank you, Hana. Don't worry, soon you'll be another addition to this growing family." I said with a wink, laughing at how flushed she immediately looked. "Hyung!" Wonpil said, slapping the back of my head. The audacity of this man? How dare he slap me on my wedding day. "What? It's true." "Shut up, today's not about Hana and I." "See, Hana, he's neither confirming nor denying it" I said still laughing. When we entered the church, a lot of people were already there; mostly close friends and family. We decided to have the wedding in LA so that we can have the privacy that we want. It was a mutual decision. "We'll start as soon as she gets here, okay Jae?" Our manager said to me before he went to sit beside the rest of the boys. I got my phone out to check the time but saw that Riley sent me a text. Jae! Yes, my love? I'm getting married today, can you believe that? What? No way? Who's the lucky groom? Some guy who plays in a band, amazing visuals, heavenly voice, tall, looks like a chicken. His name's Park Jaehyung! You know him? Isn't he that handsome guitarist from DAY6? Oh my God you know him? Yes! But wait, you know I'm getting married today too! Really? What are the odds. Who's your bride? Oh you know, the smartest and the most talented surgeon ever! Name's Kang Soobin, you know her? Omooo, Kang Soobin? You mean you're marrying THE Kang Soobin from cardio? She's like...my role model! She's amazing! And I love her. And she loves you too. See you in a few minutes! See you soon, wife See you soon, husband I smiled reading that last one. Husband. In a few minutes, I'm really getting married, wow. "Jae, she's here." Brian said beside me. He's my best man, they all are. Everybody in the church stood up and faced the back; anticipating the moment the doors open, and Riley walks in. God, I'm so nervous, my palms are starting to sweat. Okay here we go... 3... 2... 1... Wonpil started playing the piano as soon as the doors opened; my entire world stopping. I'm having a hard time breathing now, because I can't seem to comprehend how I got so lucky to be marrying the only girl I ever loved. The moment my eyes landed on Riley, it's as if it's the first time I'm seeing her. She looks so beautiful in her white dress, with a smile that reached her ears - no traces of tears. Meanwhile I was standing here, tears so uncontrollable it's starting to get embarrassing. When she reached the end, her dad gave her to me, giving me a tight hug and a firm handshake... telling me to take care of her daughter. Don't you worry, sir, I will; even if I have to take a bullet. Riley reached her hand up to me, wiping the tears streaming down my face. I got a hold of her hand in the process, pressing it more into my cheeks - feeling her warmth against my cold skin. I locked our hands together and walked with her to the altar. "We are gathered here today to witness a beautiful union between this lovely couple: Jae and Riley." Pastor John said. The pastor was saying a lot of things, the audience reacting to the stories he was sharing about Riley and I. We've known him our entire life since we grew up going to this church. But my mind's not really processing anything that he's saying. I'm so focused on Riley right now, I can't stop staring at her. Can this day get faster, I just wanna go home and have Riley all to myself. "Jae...hello earth to Jae..." "Huh, what?" "It's time for your vows." The pastor said. "Oh right, yes...um my vows..." "Are you feeling alright, Jae? Do you need a minute? You look like you're about to cry." Pastor John said teasing me, while Riley and the audience laughed at me. "I'm okay, I was just sidetracked." "Your vows then, Jae." Taking a deep breath, I faced Riley and took her hands and locked it in mine, giving it a small squeeze. "People have different ways on how they call you. To some, you're Riri, Riles, Soobinah, Binbin, or even Rilester or Binah. Others call you by your real name: Kang Soobin or Riley Kang, and now Dr. Kang from Cardio has been added to the list. However though, to me, you're my Ri-bear, and you'll always be Jae's girl. We've been through so much already, Ri; and if there's one thing that I've learned in the years that we've been together, it's that love is not just full of romance. You need to work hard for it to make it work, to make it last. That's why today, as I stand before you, I promise not just to love you forever, but I promise I'll love you in every single waking moment of our lives. I can't promise you I'll be the perfect husband, because I won't. I also cannot promise you the fairytale life you dreamed of as a child. But I promise that I'll never stop loving you even when I hate you. I promise that I'll keep making you laugh even when you're angry, give you hugs when you're cold, feed you when you're too tired to eat for yourself, sing you to sleep when you can't, and to be the peace whenever you're battling a war with yourself or with anything. You and I, we balance each other out. And that's how I want this marriage to be: a balance between love, respect, time, and effort. Today's only the beginning of a lifetime that we'll have to face together; and to be able to spend the rest of my life, standing beside you - supporting you, is a privilege that I am beyond honored to have. I love you Riley, in every language that I know, in every way that I can show, and with every piece of me. You are mine, just as I am yours." I ended my vows with a kiss to Riley's forehead, stopping myself from crying more than I already am. I can see her having a really hard time controlling the waterworks, probably scared she'll ruin her makeup. "Riley, I believe it's your turn to say your vows" Pastor John said, handing her the mic. "To many, our love story will probably seem as the typical friends-to-lovers type of story. But to me it isn't. Ours is special because I knew I loved you even before we were friends. I used to be that shy little girl who had no friends, was bullied and teased a lot because of my glasses, add to that the fact that I'm Asian, and that I'm actually good at math. But you, my fellow Asian boy, who were also teased and bullied a lot as a kid, saved me from those monsters and became my friend. It was in that moment I knew, you were special to me. You've always stood by me, defending and protecting me from the world. But let me tell you, my love - today I promise you, that from this day forth, I will fight the world to protect and defend you as well. We'll conquer the world day by day, just as we always had. Jae, as I stand in front of the people closest to us, to the witnesses of our love, I will only promise you one thing: that I'll never stop trying. I will try to always love you more than I already do; to make things work even when it gets tough; to understand you even if you start sounding unreasonable; to support you with your dreams and help you attain them, and to keep our love story never ending. Today our love story is turning its pages to the next chapter, and we'll keep turning its pages to the next chapter, and the next, and then the next one, til death do us part. And you know what makes this love story, our love story, a great one? It's because God wrote ours, with you and I as the protagonists.

I love you Jae, yesterday, today, and all the days that are yet to come. And just like that line our lyrical genius, Youngk, once wrote: you are my day, Jae. Forever."

After Riley said her vows, Pastor John continued on with the ceremony, saying a few more words and whatnot. But I'm only looking forward to one thing now: the kiss. "By the power vested in me, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. Jae, you may now kiss your bride." He said. Gladly, pastor! I stepped closer to Riley, cupping her face in my hands, staring into her eyes. God, she's so beautiful. "I love you husband." She whispered. "I love you too wife." I said as I closed the gap between us, kissing her softly as the crowd cheered for us.

#day6 #day6 sungjin #day6 jae #day6 youngk #day6 wonpil #day6 dowoon #park sungjin #park jaehyung #kang younghyun #kim wonpil #yoon dowoon #day6 au #fanfic

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