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I PASSED MY INTERVIEW AND I GOT THE PHD PLACEMENT!!!!!!!!

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Make Me Sweat

Pairing: Aoi Todo x f!reader

Rating: Explicit - MINORS DO NOT INTERACT!

Word Count: ~2.5k

cw: written with a curvy reader in mind, canon-divergent (post-Shibuya but a happy one), all characters are 18+, explicit language, smut – cunnilingus, vaginal fingering, spit play, PIV sex (cowgirl position, mating press), breeding kink, praise kink, pet names (sweetie, sweetheart, baby, pretty girl, good girl), creampie 

Summary: With the start of the new year, you make it one of your resolutions to become more active. You begin at your apartment's fitness center, where you run into your muscle head, loud-mouth next-door neighbor, Aoi Todo. He offers his gratuitous advice, annoying you at first. But when he suggests a particular kind of workout, it piques your interest enough that you can't refuse.

Author’s Note: I used metric units (kg) to describe the weights. Also, I am no expert in lifting so please take all of this with a grain of salt LOL. I just know that canonically, these characters are fucking STRONG. I stopped with the tag list on this one bc technically this was a bonus fic and I wasn't sure if anyone wanted to be tagged in these. With that, please enjoy some shameless smut about our favorite JJK himbo! Divider credit to @/cafekitsune.

part 6 of to all the boys who live next door anthology series

When you said you wanted to start exercising more, you weren’t expecting this: being bounced up and down your next-door neighbor’s impressively huge cock. Yet, here you are, getting pounded with your ass slapping lewdly on his thighs. His big hands dig into the sides of your belly, his lips on the skin of your neck, voice gruff and husky.  “Told you, didn’t I?” 

Let’s rewind to a few hours earlier.

You haven’t been prioritizing yourself lately; your obligations during the day drain all the energy from you and your bed is always so enticing for a nap. When the new year approaches, you make it one of your resolutions to be more active. The gym in your apartment complex is finally open after being renovated the past three months and now, there’s really no excuses when the opportunity is just five floors below you. Your forego your usual nap and suit up in your favorite workout clothes, heading down the elevator to the fitness center. 

Luckily, it isn’t crowded; the only other people inside are Aoi Todo, your neighbor, and his pink-haired buddy, Yuji. They’re both at the weights section, Yuji doing squats with the barbell while Todo spots him, yelling at him encouragingly. “Come on, brother. Hold it, hold it! You got this!”

Yuji grunts, holding the deadlift for as long as possible, eventually dropping it to the floor with a loud thud. Todo claps emphatically, beaming at him. “That’s what I’m talking about!”

You smile to yourself, amused at Todo’s contagious enthusiasm. When he notices you, he gives you a nod, which you return, slightly embarrassed for being caught watching. 

Have you mentioned yet how fucking ripped he is? Today, he wears a loose tank, arm holes cut low to show off his extraordinary physique. Arms bulging with muscles, an incredibly large chest, a well-defined eight-pack. He’s built like a Spartan warrior, ready for battle, destined for victory. It’s impossible to ignore a body like his, even more impossible to ignore his eccentric attitude, which gets on your nerves when you have to listen to his noisy demeanor on the opposite side of the wall. 

The cardio section is on the other side of room, so you make your way to one of the treadmills, setting the level to a walking pace for a quick warm-up. Before you put your headphones in to listen to music, you eavesdrop of their conversation, observing them from your peripheral. 

“Good shit, brother,” Todo says, massaging his shoulders affectionately.

Yuji scratches his head, grinning. “Still got work to do to match my PR. After Shibuya, my strength hasn’t been the same.”

“You’re still the strongest fucker I know. Besides me, of course,” Todo adds, chuckling. “Spot me before you go.” 

They replace the already notable weights with what you suspect are heavier ones. Yuji whistles through his teeth. “300. You’re losing your touch, don’t you think?” he teases, nudging him in the ribs.

Todo digs into a container of powdered chalk, coating his fingers with it. “I’m taking it easy today. Don’t want to over-exert myself in case something exciting happens later.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

He grabs on to the barbell, smirking. “I don’t know yet. We’ll see.” Maybe it’s your imagination, but you can almost swear that his eyes meet yours for a split second in the reflection of the mirror. 

You continue to observe as Todo easily deadlifts 300 kg, as if it weighs nothing to him, repeating this ten times without breaking a sweat.

Yuji laughs, helping him rerack. “That’s crazy.”

Todo pats his back. “You’ll get there soon, brother. Once you’re fully recovered, you’ll be lifting more than me, I’ll make sure of that.” His unwavering support is actually endearing. Sure, he can be obnoxious, but this side of him is charming. 

Unfortunately, this sentiment doesn’t last long. Once Yuji leaves, Todo decides to choose the treadmill right beside you, purposefully neglecting the surrounding unoccupied cardio machines. You’re still at a walking pace, eyeing him suspiciously as he stands there, blatantly watching you with a cocky grin. “Did you enjoy the show?”

Avoiding his gaze, staring at the console in front of you, you mutter, “Excuse me, but I’m trying to focus here.”

“Focus on what? Walking?” he scoffs, leaning on the handrail nearest to you. “You’re not going to get far if you keep going at a snail’s pace.”

You roll your eyes, finally looking at him. “So what do you suggest, Oh-Wise-One?”

It’s meant to be sarcastic, but of course, he thinks you’re genuinely asking. “You’ve got to alternate between high intensity and low intensity. Sprint for thirty seconds, then walk for a minute to cool off. Then repeat. Simple as that.”

As much as you appreciate the gratuitous advice, you’re already familiar with high intensity interval training. You’re just nervous to actually do it, not confident in your running abilities. “I’m not a good runner,” you admit. 

“I’m sure that’s not true. Come on, show me what you got.” He crosses his arms over his pecs, waiting. 

Deciding it’s better to relent to him rather than argue, you brace yourself, upping the speed so that you’re doing an easy jog. 

“You can do better than that!” he hollers, reaching for the controls to increase the level, making the track move faster and faster. You’re sprinting full speed now, lasting about thirty seconds before you swat him away, tugging at the emergency shut off cord to stop it. 

You catch your breath, glaring at him, sweat starting to bead on your forehead. "What the fuck, are you trying to kill me?!"

He’s unfazed by your outburst and oblivious to the asshole move he made. “Don’t be so dramatic. You did great. You have really nice form.”

You don’t let his compliments dissuade you from being angry at him. “You can’t just do that without any warning. I’m still getting used to all this.”

“You’re right, I’m sorry,” he apologizes. “I won’t do that again.” He watches you take long sips from your water bottle, scanning your figure up and down. A coy smirk spreads across his face. "You know, if running ain't your thing, there are other workouts we can try that might suit you better."

You continue to drink, gradually regaining your composure. "Like what?"

He leans in close to you, breath hot on your ear. "Sex."

You choke on your water, using your towel to wipe the mess. Ready to give him an earful, he hops off the track, walking towards the exit. "If you want to work up a real sweat, you know where to find me. I promise to make it worth your while.”

And with that, he's gone, leaving you speechless. And intrigued. 

~~~

After dinner, you take a long shower, Todo’s unconventional suggestion replaying continuously in your mind. You’re almost certain it’s a ridiculous joke, though the more you analyze it, the less ridiculous it seems. In fact, by the time you’re drying off in front of the mirror, checking your reflection carefully, you’re seriously considering it. You’re not particularly tired from earlier, so maybe you have room for one more workout. And hey, if the offer still stands, why not take it?

You slide into a different pair of leggings, one that shows off your curves, and slip on a t-shirt, fulling prepared to exercise. In your running shoes, you walk the few steps next door and knock twice. When he doesn’t answer within the first ten seconds, panic sets in and you’re tempted to turn on your heel to retreat. Before you can, the door swings open and you’re greeted by Todo’s bare bust. He smirks, not at all surprised to see you standing in front of him. “Hey.”

Swallowing the thick saliva gathering on your tongue, you let out a meek, “Hello.” His enormous frame towers over you and you can’t help but salivate at the sight of him. You always assumed he���d be the type of guy to walk around shirtless in his apartment. Not that you’re complaining.

He beckons you inside, closing and locking the door shut behind him. “Can’t stop thinking about it, huh?”

You roll your eyes at him, cracking a smile simultaneously. “Well, it’d be rude to turn down such a generous offer, right?”

He lets out a small laugh, stepping towards you, gripping at your hips to pull you into him. “I knew you were a smart girl.”

You’ve severely underestimated how much bigger he is than you until this moment, as you peer up at him eagerly. “Todo.”

He bows his head down, mouth grazing your ear. “Aoi.”

“Aoi,” you repeat, breath hitching. 

“Good girl,” he praises, making you shudder with anticipation. “Tell me exactly what you want and I’ll give it to you.”

You paw at his chest, admiring his sculpted muscles, pressing your fingers into them without even making a dent. “I want you to give me that workout you promised me.”

“Yeah?” he croons, his noticeable erection strained in his sweatpants. “You want this fat fucking cock, don’t you?”

He’s as vulgar as you imagined he’d be and it only spurs you on. You link your arms around his neck, on your tippy-toes to meet him for a kiss. Instead, he hoists you up, holding you with his hands below your ass, your legs wrapped around his waist. His boner throbs as you buck your hips on him, desperate for friction on your aching clit. “You feel it, don’t you?” he purrs, grinding you against him. “That’s all for you.”

He carries you into the bedroom, kissing you sloppily with his massive tongue invading your mouth. When he can’t take it anymore, he tosses you onto the mattress, stripping his clothes off swiftly, you doing the same. He crawls on top of you, ogling your naked body, a lustful gleam in his expression. “You’re so fucking hot.”

“You’re so fucking big,” you blurt out in response, not knowing a better word to describe him. Because everywhere you look, Aoi Todo is big. Big biceps, a tremendous torso, a huge fucking cock ready to fill you the fuck up. You spread your legs open for him, practically begging for him to fuck you. 

“Look at this perfect pussy,” he coos, face inching closer to your cunt. He hocks a thick wad of spit directly onto your clit, smearing it with his tongue. “So wet for me.”

You squirm beneath him, unable to control yourself. “Fuck, Aoi,” you swear, toes already curling from the sensation. 

“I’m going to make you come first. Make this pussy extra creamy for my dick. Is that okay, sweetheart?” He massages circles into your clit with his thumb, looking up at you from between your thighs. 

“Yes,” you whine, trembling with arousal.  

“Good girl,” he says again, and you realize how fucking sexy it is when he praises you like this. “Can I finger you too?” 

“Oh god, yes,” you moan, growing impatient, needy for whatever he’s willing to offer you. 

With his lips latched to your clit, he teases your entrance with his middle finger, slowly sliding deeper until he bottoms out. He adds another digit, pumping inside you while he sucks on your bud, tongue swirling around it. You rock your hips against his face, greedy for more. Todo hums, encouraging you, the vibrations spurring you on until it’s too much. You come for him after a few more strokes, gushing all over his face. You reach down to grab his hair, trying to pry him off you, but he’s obviously way stronger and more resilient. “One more,” he muffles, chin shiny with your slick, his tongue flicking your clit. “For me.” He flashes you a cocky smirk that makes him even more impossible to deny.

You throw your head back into the pillows, staring up at the ceiling, hazy-eyed from the pleasure. The squelch of his fingers in and out of your wet cunt is obscene, combined with the shameless moans pouring out of you. After your second climax, or maybe it’s the third (you’ve lost count), he finally eases off you, slurping his digits clean to swallow up your juices. “You’re doing so good for me, pretty girl.” He strokes his cock in his fist, tapping the glistening head on your swollen clit. “It’s going to feel fucking amazing.”

You hum, the only response you can muster in this fucked-out state. 

“How do you want it, sweetie?” He lifts you off the bed, having you straddle his lap. “You want to ride me?” 

You nod, resting your head on his shoulder, yearning for anything. “Yes.”

“Fuck yeah,” he growls, slapping your ass before guiding his cock into your slippery cunt. You gasp, astonished by the extraordinary girth of him filling you up to the hilt. “You’re swallowing me up.” He spreads your cheeks apart, squeezing your ass in his grip. “That’s my girl.”

You gaze at him, pressing your forehead to his, sticky with sweat. “Fuck me,” you whimper, kissing him fiercely, completely enraptured by him.

He does, bouncing you on his lap, hitting your sweet spot over and over until you’re unraveling for him once more. “Told you, didn’t I? Told you I’d make it worth your while.”

Whatever semblance of rationale you had is gone. All you can think of is Todo’s manhandling you like a fucking rag doll, pliable and yielding to his every touch. Before you reconsider it, you spout the words, “Breed me,” wishing nothing more but to have his hot load leaking out of your cunt.

As if he wasn’t already feral enough, he most certainly is now, planting his feet on the bed to fuck up into you faster and harder. “That’s what you really want? You want my fucking seed in you? Oh fuck. I’ll give it to you, then. I’ll give it to you so fucking good.”

It happens quickly; you’re on your back again, folded nearly in half, knees to your chest, Todo fucking you in a mating press like his goddamn life depends on it. The mattress creaks noisily with each savage thrust he delivers. Sweat drips from his face onto yours as you kiss each other passionately, his massive body surrounding you as he floods your womb with his cum. “Fuck, milk it all out of me baby. That’s it. That’s my girl.”

You stay like this for a moment, allowing yourselves to catch you breaths and cool down. This really was a workout. Todo takes his time, reluctantly pulling out and watching his cum ooze out of you. 

“I can’t believe we did that,” you sigh, hiding your face in the pillow.

He gets comfortable beside you, giving you a smooch on the forehead. “Honestly, I’ve been wanting to do that for a while now.”

“Really?” You look at him, cupping his cheek gently, wiping the perspiration off his brow with your thumb. 

He smiles, nuzzling into your palm. “Yeah.”

“Then maybe we should make this a regular thing,” you suggest as you snuggle into his arms. 

“Sounds like a plan to me,” he agrees, embracing you.

And just like that, you have yourself a new and very, very personal trainer. 

[morningsofgold]

blue light dreams Velvette-centric with background staticmoth Rating: M Wordcount: 4,524 READ ON A03

Weekly status meetings between the Vees were volatile by nature. Sometimes they were mind-numbingly boring, with Vox going off on a tirade about his newest reality torture show or whatever the hell the radio demon had been up to, or with Valentino singing his own praises and showing off clips from the editing bay of his new favorite star debasing themselves for the sake of money and views.

Sometimes, meetings were considerably more entertaining, like when they brought in underperformers to beg for their lives while the Vees downed drinks from Vox’s private stash of booze. But most often, the trio bickered like children and argued over the budget and took potshots at each other, until they inevitably zoned out and started gossiping about the other overlords or scrolling on their phones.

But this week, Velvette was determined to keep the boys on track. This week, she knew what she wanted, and she intended to get it.

She arrived to the boardroom right on time, and found Vox leaning over a seated Valentino with his hand curled around Valentino’s shoulder. The two men were snickering around something between themselves, red smoke pluming in a heart from Valentino’s ever-lit cigarette. So they were “on��� again this week. Fine by her; sometimes it was actually easier when Vox and Val could entertain themselves with each other instead of constantly going for each other’s throats. It usually meant that if she could convince one of them to do something, the other would follow.

“Velvette,” Vox said in that brassy, used-car salesman voice. “You’ve got hellfire in your eyes. Spend your morning dismembering interns or something?”

Velvette spread her hands on the gleaming wooden conference room table, pushing up on her tiptoes as though a few extra inches of height would convey her seriousness.

“Can we cut the chit-chat this time?” She asked, using her most professional voice. She would switch to shouting if she needed to, but it was better to go in with the velvet glove before breaking out the iron first. “I”m on a tight schedule and I’ve got a favor to ask you, Vox.”

“What else is new?” Valentino muttered with a smirk. Oh, he was in fine form today. Sometimes Valentino was tolerable, occasionally even fun to be around, but he was also spectacular at getting under Velvette’s skin when he felt like being a little shit. Which was often. “Little Miss Independent needs help cleaning up her own mess.”

Velvette tipped her chin up and spoke clearly, ignoring the anger bubbling under her skin.

“I need to run updates on Voxtek’s social media algorithm. It’s out of date, and it’s killing our engagement.”

“There’s nothing wrong with the algorithm,” Vox said, steepling his fingers as he sank down in his seat at the head of the table. An LED grin sparked to life on his face, and it could have fooled someone stupider, but Velvette knew when she was being bullshitted, and she knew when Vox was trying to placate her. “Everyone in Pentagram City is plugged into your platform, sweetheart.”

Velvette slammed her phone down onto the table, hard enough to make Valentino roll his eyes but not hard enough to crack the screen. Velvette, who often fell asleep with her phone in her hand and knew from experience exactly how much pressure it took to fracture one of Vox’s shoddily manufactured screens, tried to reign in her temper where her phone was concerned. The interns she reduced to tears were replaceable and so were the runway fashions she occasionally shredded if they fell below her expectations, but her phone was special. Not only did it host all her private dossiers on the other otherlords and plenty of photographic blackmail, it also held all her saved memes and most glamorous selfies.

“Don’t try to sweet-talk me. Do you know what the bounce rate and time-on-site metrics are looking like for the news outlets you own?” Velvette demanded, scrunching up her nose in disgust. “We’re not even close to meeting our KPIs! We’re blowing budget on Val’s porn studio but it’s sure as shit not reflected in ROI. I lost almost 2,000 followers from my personal account last month.”

Val was too busy fiddling with the olive in his martini to look up at Velvette, but not too busy to get in a jibe.

“The only word in that rant I understood was “followers”. It sounds like you’re pissed people are getting tired of looking at your face.” He idly flicked one of the bells hanging from the Fizzaroli bot loitering at this side. “Not our problem.”

Velvette wanted to tear her hair out, but she had just slicked it back into a perfect high pony, and he wasn’t about to sacrifice perfection for the sake of Valentino of all people. She had known him a long time, and if she had any family, he would probably be the closest thing to it, but sometimes he was so stupid.

“How have you gotten this far without even knowing what ROI means?” She demanded.

“I’m an artist,” Val shot back, pressing long fingers over his heart in faux-offense. He had always been a bad actor, even back when he was turning amateur tricks on camcorder for pocket money. “Not a marketer. That’s your job, Vel, and if it’s all getting to be too much for your delicate constitution, why don’t you just lay down and die and spare us the bitching?”

“An artist?” Velvette barked out a laugh, leaning towards Val across the table. She lowered her voice to its most cutting pitch. “You’re just a tacky pimp with a bloated ego, you ignorant, washed-up–”

“Say washed-up again,” Valentino said, eyes narrowing in ruby shards. He drew himself up to his full height and blew his noxious smoke into Velvette’s face. It smelled like strawberry lipgloss and cheap, sweaty latex and desperation. “Go ahead. Say it.”

“I think everyone’s getting a little heated,” Vox said, taking a long gulp from his ever-full coffee mug. “Let’s just sit down and talk this through.”

“If you would just let me patch the algorithm we wouldn’t have to fight about inane shit,” Velvette said, strapping her arms across her chest. She usually got her way by bulldozing everyone who tried to stop her, bloodshed and verbal evisceration included, but sometimes, pouting was more effective. Vox, as much as he liked to pretend that he indulged her antics only as a means to his own ends, was fond of her in his own strange way. He could sometimes be manipulated under the right conditions. Valentino could too, but he was currently staring daggers at her with smoke curling out of his nostrils, so she tried her hand with Vox instead. “Come on. I’ll be in and out in two shakes of an imp’s tail.”

“I somehow doubt that,” Vox said. “Last time I let you root around in the code the whole city went dark for four hours.”

“But that was an accident,” Velvette said, deepening her pout. “It won’t happen again! Just think of the kind of fuck-off money you could make if the alogo worked better! Voxtek ads and product placements at the top of everyone’s feeds, from here to Cannibal Town. You’d double your profit!”

“I’ll admit I don’t hate the sound of that,” Vox said, narrowing his eyes. “You promise you won’t get carried away if I give you access to the mainframe?”

“I promise,” Velvette said, batting her eyelashes for good measure.

Valentino scoffed from across the table, but Velvette ignored him. This was her area of expertise, and the best thing Valentino could do in this situation was shut up. Not that shutting up was one of his areas of expertise.

Vox held up two fingers, and a white-hot spark jumped from one to the other.

“Two hours, Velvette. That’s all I’m giving you. I’ll take socials down for two hours, and if you cant make the updates in that time, it's your head on the platter, got it? I can’t afford to lose any more revenue.”

“Thank you, thank you!” Velvette exclaimed, leaning in to press a black lipsticked kiss to Vox’s screen. He grimaced and wiped the smudge off with a nearby napkin, but he didn’t push Velvette away. Even though her affection swung as wildly as her mood and was usually just there to grease the wheels in getting her what she wanted, Velvette knew that Vox privately appreciated being appreciated. He also no doubt appreciated Valentino’s more…enthusiastic overtures of affection, but Vox and Velvette had never had that sort of relationship. Then again, they didn’t need to be fucking to understand each other perfectly, or to begrudgingly enjoy each other’s company.

“And I’m coming with you,” Vox said.

“I don’t need a chaperone, old man,” Velvette replied, bristling.

“First of all I’m not that old, and secondly, you absolutely do. What if you crash a site or send out some faulty broadcast that requires mass hypnosis to mop up? I’m not leaving you unsupervised.”

“Can I come too?” Valentino asked, blinking those big moth eyes in a way that roughly approximated innocence. “I want to watch Velvette flush her career down the toilet.”

“You can come if you reign in the attitude,” Vox said. “I don’t want any fighting in my control room.”

“Ugh,” Velvette said, scowling. “If you’re going to insist–”

“I am!” Vox sing-songed.

“Then fine. But I don’t want you two breathing down my neck and throwing off my rhythm either. Social media manipulation is a complicated process.”

“Of course, chiquita,” Valentino said in his stickiest sweet voice. “We would never meddle.” HIs smile sharpened, all teeth and malice. “Just don’t choke.”

Velvette wasted no time in goading Vox into making good on his promise, although he insisted she only make updates in the wee hours in the morning when most of the denizens of hell would be either asleep or so plastered and coked out at one of Pentagram City’s many bars that they probably wouldn’t notice a system outage.

So, that night at 3am, Velvette found herself waiting at the control room door for Vox to unlock it and let her in. He was late, as usual, probably caught up in putting out some fire, but Valentino arrived surprisingly on time. There was a sleepy squint behind his huge heart-shaped glasses. Despite being a night creature by nature and by trade, Valentino needed his beauty sleep, and he didn’t get out of bed for anything he didn’t think was going to either entertain him or make him money.

“Come to rain on my parade, pissant?” Velvette said, not bothering to look up from the editorial lingerie shoot she was color-correcting on her phone. Call her a micromanager, but there were some things she didn’t trust her employees to do right.

“I’m too tired to fight,” Valentino said with a yawn, bending from his considerable height so he could rest his chin on Velvette’s shoulder and spy on what she was doing. “Hey, is this that collaboration you did with that succubus influencer who hosts the pop-up orgies? Not bad, not bad…You don’t see many racks like that anymore. She interested in doing a little freelance camming on the side?”

“Not on your life,” Velvette muttered. She wanted to be meaner to him, but she was feeling the late hour as well, and she was more focused on the task at hand than verbally sparring with Valentino. “At least not until her modeling contract is up with me.”

“Suit yourself,” Valentino said, winding a claw through one of Velvette’s curls. “But there’s no harm in slipping her my number, right?”

“Okay you two,” Vox said, appearing around the corner. He looked slightly disheveled from the day, and was wearing his shirt sleeves bunched up around his elbows. Velvette doubted he had been to bed at all that night. “Let’s get this over with. Do you two remember the rules?”

“Yes, Vox,” Valentino and Velvette sighed in longsuffering unison.

“What are the rules?” Vox said, politely but with a menacing flash in his eyes.

“Don’t touch any screens,” Valentino said.

“And don’t push any buttons without your permission,” Velvette put in.

“And don’t broadcast your secret stash of Alastor footage to the whole city,” Valentino sniggered.

“Very funny,” Vox said flatly, his mouth glitching into a perturbed line. “Watch that mouth, Valentino.”

“But you usually love what I do with my mouth,” Valentino said with a wide grin.

“You two are disgusting,” Velvette said. “Just open the door, Vox.”

Vox produced a glowing access card from his breast pocket and slid it into the port on the door. A moment later, the light above their heads flashed green and the heavy metal door slid open with a pneumatic hiss. Inside the control room, wall to wall screens filled the cramped space with an eerie blue glow. The control room hadn’t been designed with multiple people in mind, and there was only one chair in front of the custom display. This was where Vox sat when he spied on the citizens of Pentagram City, or when he overrode the many channels he controlled for an emergency broadcast. It was also where Velvette, with Vox’s express permission, patched up Voxtek’s bloated social media platform when it inevitably crashed, or made her algorithmic updates. Velvette would rather spend her time setting trends and controlling narratives, but sometimes, getting her hands dirty in the digital realm was necessary.

“Tell me again why you’re so obsessed with this?” Vox asked sidelong to Velvette, ushering her into the room. Valentino followed, ducking to avoid hitting his head on the low doorway.

“You just focus on working your magic and I’ll work mine,” Velvette said. She was smiling at him to put him at ease, but privately, the nerves were starting to set in. Calibrating the algorithm wasn’t easy on a good day, when she had unlimited time and wasn’t dealing with an audience, but she wasn’t about to let Vox and Val see her sweat. She was the social media overlord, after all. She hadn’t gotten this far by cracking under pressure.

“Say no more,” Vox said, and snapped his fingers. The largest screen in the room flashed from a screensaver to a secure login page, and Velvette tapped in her password with her manicured nails. Then she took a seat, breathed in deep through her nose, and pulled up the backend of the social media site where she spent most of her work (and leisure) hours.

“Hey,” Valentino said, lighting a new cigarette and squinting at the screen. Even with his glasses on, Velvette doubted he could make out the tiny script. “Think you can bump up the trailer for my newest fetish flick in the algo when you have a second? It keeps getting buried in chatter about the last extermination, and I spent way too much money on all that custom leather gear to have it flop.”

“While you’re at it, Velvette,” Vox put in, “Could you suppress all keywords related to that stupid hotel? I’m tired of hearing about it.”

“No free favors,” Velvette said, tapping away at the keys. She tried to block Val and Vox out, focusing instead on manipulating the complex series of digital commandments that made up the algorithm. She had constructed it herself, with input from the other Vees of course, and it had been designed to speak only in her language.

The algorithm was a complex beast, but it served Velvette’s ultimate end of making sure Voxtek media and products were always trending, that the gossip magazines were always buzzing about Valentino’s favorite show ponies, and, most importantly, that the messaging Velvette devised was absolutely inescapable.

There was no such thing as gospel truth in Hell, but if there was, it might have been written in Velvette’s tidy cursive. From breaking scandals to PR relationships and coverage of tragedies in the other rings, Velvette controlled it all.

Velvette grew increasingly irritated as the new commands she wrote for the website failed to graft onto the existing algorithm. It was part computer program, part living thing, and sometimes, it fought back. The large screen flickered dangerously as she tried to force the commands though, but Velvette kept pushing. She wouldn’t be bested. Not this time.

“Take a breath, pumpkin,” Vox said in a voice he no doubt thought was soothing. “You’ve still got an hour and a half. No need to rush.”

“Could you get off my dick, please?” Velvette responded.

“Whoa!” Valentino said. “No need to get testy. All that frowning is going to give you wrinkles.”

“It’s not listening to me,” Velvette said through grit teeth. “I don’t understand. It should listen to me.”

Vox and Val exchanged a look over Velvette’s shoulder, one they probably hoped she wouldn’t catch. It was a look of genuine concern.

“What’s eating you, Velvette?” Valentino asked.

“I don’t want to talk about it,” she said, pulling up yet another window. It promptly crashed. Velvette groaned and smacked the display.

“Easy on the merchandise,” Vox said in warning, but then his voice softened slightly. “Seriously, what’s up with you?”

Velvette said nothing, just tried to force another command through again. And again. And again. Each time, she was met with an error message. When she tried and failed a fourth time, the tears started to sting at her eyes. She pushed away from the sea of screens in Vox’s swivel chair and smacked the escape key, shutting down the whole process and rerouting herself back to the password screen.

“No one is listening to me anymore,” she said, trying to keep the grief and fury out of her voice. She hated crying in front of anyone, especially Vox and Valentino, but they were perhaps the only two people in hell who could witness such a thing and live to tell the tale. Her fingers turned to claws at her side. “No matter what I do. My influence is slipping.”

“Babydoll!” Valentino exclaimed, and the worst part was, he sounded truly appalled to see her so upset. His hands came to rest on her shoulders, rubbing soothing circles into her clavicles. “That’s not true. Everybody loves you. Even better, everybody fears you. You’re the head bitch in charge!”

“My engagement is in the gutter,” she sniffed. “Nobody wants to look at me anymore. They’re bored of me, and they’d rather waste their clicks on whatever new shiny piece of ass is out there strutting around, calling themselves a crime boss and livestreaming their kills. Street criminals, Val; I’m losing to street criminals!”

“Velvette,” Vox said, drawing out her name in that syrupy way that had no doubt convinced hundreds of small-time entertainers to sell their souls away for a shot at a primetime TV slot. “It kills me to see you so down on yourself. So you’ve lost a couple thousand followers, so what? I say fuck em.”

“I’m…” Velvette’s lip wobbled dangerously, and she was sure that the waterworks would unleash with whatever she said next. “I’m going out of fashion.”

Valentino and Vox tutted while she furiously wiped tears off her face, and Vox produced a baby blue handkerchief from his pocket and pressed it into her hands. The Vees might have hated each other some days, and the peace between them might be tenuous at best, worn away by infighting and power-grabs, but underneath it all, they looked out for each other. This was not the first time the boys had talked Velvette down from a complete spiral, which usually happened whenever the internet turned on her. Velvette might be tough as nails, and she knew how to hold her own in a fight, but when it came to the quivering adoration of the masses, she was an addict in need of her fix.

“What if I’m getting too old?” She moaned. “I’m still the youngest overlord, but I’m not as young as I used to be. Maybe I should cut my hair, or get a hellhound as a statement pet.”

“Why don’t you show some tits and ass?” Valentino said brightly, doing his best to be helpful. “Even just a bit of sideboob. I can set up a whole boudoir shoot for you; we’ll keep it classy.”

“No, that’s a last-ditch effort spotlight grab,” Velvette said. “If I bust that out, what have I got left? What’s the point of me if I can’t hold people’s attention? I might as well just retire to fucking Tahiti.”

“Nobody’s going to Tahiti,” Vox said. “We’d be bored out of our minds without you.”

“Yeah?” Velvette asked, daubing her eyes.

“Yeah,” Valentino responded, still rubbing that pressure point on her clavicle. It was surprisingly steadying, and Velvette found herself grateful for the touch. “And you know why? Because you’re goddamn good at your job. You earned your spot. You’re really gonna let some two-bit drug dealers with shaky phone footage take the crown from you?”

“No,” Velvette said, still feeling rotten on the inside.

“I think we’ve all had a long day,” Vox said, stepping into the role of defacto leader, which they all rotated through as necessary. “How about we sleep on this and try again tomorrow?”

“I can’t,” Velvette said, suddenly feeling exhausted to the bone. “I need to check up on the new content mill and make sure they’re still pumping out those phony articles, and then I should probably run through my to-do list for tomorrow because Satan knows my airhead PA can’t be trusted, and then–”

“Velvette,” Val said, as gentle as she had ever heard him. “Wanna sleep in the nest with me and Vox tonight?”

“Bold of you to assume I’m going to end up in your room tonight,” Vox muttered.

“Bold of you to think anyone believes you when you play hard to get,” Val responded breezily, then turned back to Velvette. “Does that sound nice?”

Velvette finished drying her tears, and looked over her shoulder to the looming computer. She probably had about an hour left on the clock per her arrangement with Vox, and maybe, if she tried harder, she could do something with that time. Or maybe, she would just fail again. Either option sounded exhausting.

“Yes,” She admitted. “That sounds nice.”

Valentino’s quarters took up considerable real estate in the Vee complex, with a large sunken living room for entertaining (read: sex parties) a big kitchen for cooking gourmet (read: mixing drinks and reheating delivery) and a massive master bedroom outfitted with dim rosy lighting and a stunning view of the city outside. Valentino’s bed, which Velvette had – at first disparagingly and then with affection – started referring to as his “nest” was a futon the size of a California King swathed in sheets and throw pillows, with a gauzy web strung above and around it. The resulting effect was cocoon-like, and the gauze curtains provided a sense of seclusion from the outside world.

Velvette hauled her pink pinstriped silk pajamas, her matching silk hair wrap, and her toothbrush down from her room, then primped for bed in Valentino’s bathroom while Vox and Val talked in low, unhurried tones outside.

She could pretend all she wanted to be disgusted by her concern for her, but deep down she was grateful that someone cared, and she did feel a little bit lighter after crying out her frustrations. At the end of the day, there was no one nastier and more self-serving than Vox and Valentino than Velvette herself, and there was a strange sense of camaraderie born from that. Sure, they stabbed each other in the back from time to time and they fought often, but who else could possibly understand Velvette’s black heart better than the two demons she had chosen to throw her lot in with?

Velvette emerged from the bathroom to find Vox and Val already in the bed, thankfully keeping the PDA to a minimum. Valentino gave her one of her showman’s grins and held an arm out to her, and moments later, she was nestled between them, her cheek pillowed on Valentino’s chest, one of Vox’s arms draped lightly over her waist.

Neither of them had ever made a pass at her, mostly because they were too busy breaking up and getting back together every ten seconds, and because they knew that Velvette would bite their fingers off if they ever tried. They were two of the most brutal overlords in hell, but sometimes, though she would never admit it, they were the only people Velvette felt safe with.

“Tomorrow,” Velvette said, her words muffled by Valentino’s chest. “Tomorrow I’ll try again. I’ll come up with something spectacular and awful. A gorgeous train wreck nobody can look away from.”

“And I’m sure you’ll be right back on top,” Vox said with a yawn. His display was already dimming.

Velvette mindlessly unlocked her phone and clicked on the search alert she had set up for her name, scowling at the results.

“No doomscrolling before bed,” Vox said, and tapped her screen with a glowing fingertip. The cellular display winked out.

“Hey!” Velvette snapped.

Valentino just pulled her in closer, burrowing down in the expensive sheets.

“If you’re going to sleep over, I don’t want you keeping me awake with all that blue light. And don’t kick me out of my own bed again.”

“No promises,” Velvette said, giving in to drowsiness despite her best efforts. She often ended up tangled in the blankets like a beached starfish, pushing Vox and Valentino to the edge of the bed, but they always forgave her.

“Do you really think people are still scared of me?” Velvette muttered. It was a thought she was almost afraid to voice aloud.

“So scared of you,” Valentino said, turning the lights down even lower. “And I’m sure whatever that twisted little mind comes up with next will be enough to scare the piss out of anyone stupid enough to think they stand a chance against you.”

“Thanks, Val,” Velvette said, so quiet she wasn’t sure he heard her. She didn’t like thanking people, as a general rule.

“Get some sleep, babydoll,” Valentino said. Velvette was aware his ability to soothe her after a spiral was the result of a long career of lying to and manipulating the people who answered to him, but sometimes, Velvette caught a flash of genuineness underneath the facade. And Vox, for all his bluster and bravado, had been known to shut down entire productions when she reached the end of her rope to make sure Velvette got what she needed. Velvette wasn’t grateful for either of them. The only person she was grateful to on any given day was herself. But she had to admit, in times like these, she didn’t hate having them around.

“Goodnight boys,” she said, letting her eyes slide shut. Vox sidled up beside her and switched on his hypnotic screensaver, the one that always knocked her out faster than two benzos and a glass of white wine.

Moments later, Velvette was asleep.

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YANDEX SEO EXPERT - MASTER SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZER

Becoming a Yandex SEO expert requires a deep understanding of how this search engine operates and what it values in websites. Here's a roadmap to guide your journey:

1. Master the Fundamentals of SEO:

Technical SEO: Solid foundation in website structure, crawlability, indexability, site speed, mobile-friendliness, and schema markup.

On-Page Optimization: Keyword research, content optimization, title tags, meta descriptions, header tags, and image optimization.

Off-Page Optimization: Link building, social signals, and online reputation management.

Content Marketing: Creating high-quality, relevant, and engaging content that satisfies user intent.

2. Dive Deep into Yandex Specifics:

Yandex Webmaster Tools: Familiarize yourself with Yandex.Webmaster (similar to Google Search Console) to monitor website performance, submit sitemaps, analyze indexing, and troubleshoot issues.

Regional Focus: Yandex heavily prioritizes regional relevance. Understand the importance of targeting specific regions within Russia and other countries where Yandex is popular. Utilize the rel="canonical" tag for different language versions to avoid duplicate content issues.

Content Relevance and Quality: Yandex places a strong emphasis on high-quality, original content that truly satisfies user intent. Keyword stuffing and low-quality content are penalized. Invest time in creating comprehensive and informative content that addresses user needs.

Link Building: While similar to Google, Yandex favors links from trusted and relevant websites within its own ecosystem. Focus on building a natural link profile with high-quality backlinks from reputable Russian websites.

Mobile-First Indexing: Yandex adopted mobile-first indexing early on. Ensure your website is fully optimized for mobile devices with a responsive design and fast loading speeds.

Understand User Behavior: Yandex pays attention to user behavior signals like click-through rates, bounce rates, and time on site. Improve user engagement by providing a positive browsing experience.

3. Leverage Yandex SEO Tools and Resources:

Yandex.Metrica: Yandex's web analytics platform provides valuable insights into user behavior, website traffic, and conversion rates. Track key metrics and use the data to improve your website's performance.

Yandex.Wordstat: A keyword research tool that helps you understand search volume and user intent for specific keywords in Yandex. Identify relevant keywords with high search volume and low competition.

Yandex.Catalog: A directory of websites that can help improve your website's visibility in Yandex search results. Submit your website to relevant categories in Yandex.Catalog to increase your website's authority.

4. Stay Updated with Yandex Algorithm Changes:

Follow Yandex Blogs and News: Stay informed about the latest algorithm updates, best practices, and SEO trends from official Yandex sources. Subscribe to Yandex blogs and newsletters to keep your knowledge current.

Engage in Yandex SEO Communities: Connect with other SEO professionals specializing in Yandex to share knowledge and learn from their experiences. Participate in online forums and attend industry events to expand your network.

5. Hands-on Experience:

Practice on Real Websites: The best way to learn is by doing. Optimize websites for Yandex and track your progress. Experiment with different techniques and analyze the results to refine your strategies.

Analyze Successful Yandex Websites: Study websites that rank well in Yandex and identify the factors contributing to their success. Learn from their content strategies, link building techniques, and overall website optimization.

By consistently applying these strategies and staying up-to-date with the latest Yandex trends, you can become a proficient Yandex SEO expert and achieve higher rankings for your websites in this important search engine.

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#__How_do_search_engines_work?

Search engines are complex software systems that help users find information on the internet. They work by crawling, indexing, and ranking web pages to provide relevant search results when a user enters a query. Here's a high-level overview of how search engines like Google work:

Web Crawling:

Search engines use automated programs called web crawlers or spiders to browse the internet. These crawlers start by visiting a few known websites and follow links from those pages to discover new ones.

Crawlers download web pages and store them in a vast database known as the index. This process is continuous, with crawlers revisiting websites to look for updates and new content.

Indexing:

Once web pages are crawled, search engines analyze the content of each page, including text, images, links, and metadata (e.g., page titles and descriptions).

This information is then organized and stored in the search engine's index. The index is like a massive library catalog that helps the search engine quickly retrieve relevant web pages when a user enters a query.

Query Processing:

When a user submits a search query, the search engine processes it to understand the user's intent. This may involve analyzing the query's keywords, context, and user history (if available).

Search engines use algorithms to determine which web pages are most likely to satisfy the user's query. These algorithms consider various factors like relevance, freshness, and user engagement.

Ranking:

Search engines assign a ranking to each web page in their index based on how well they match the user's query and other relevance factors. Pages that are more relevant to the query are ranked higher.

Ranking algorithms are highly complex and take into account hundreds of signals, such as the quality and quantity of backlinks, page load speed, and user engagement metrics.

Displaying Results:

The search engine then displays a list of search results on the user's screen, usually with a title, snippet, and URL for each result.

Search engines aim to present the most relevant and high-quality results on the first page of results, as users are more likely to find what they need there.

User Interaction:

Search engines also track user interactions with search results, such as clicks, bounce rates, and time spent on pages. This data can be used to refine rankings and improve the search experience.

Continuous Improvement:

Search engines are constantly evolving and improving their algorithms to provide better search results and combat spammy or low-quality content.

It's important to note that different search engines may have their own unique algorithms and ranking criteria, and they may prioritize different factors based on their specific goals and philosophies. Google, for example, uses the PageRank algorithm, among others, while Bing and other search engines have their own approaches.

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How can you measure the success of a digital marketing strategy?

Measuring the success of a digital marketing strategy involves tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with your campaign objectives. Here are some common metrics:  

Website Metrics

Website Traffic: Monitor the number of visitors, page views, and bounce rate.  

Time on Site: Measure how long visitors stay on your website.  

Conversions: Track the number of conversions, such as purchases, sign-ups, or lead generation.  

Conversion Rate: Calculate the percentage of website visitors who take a desired action.  

Social Media Metrics

Engagement: Measure likes, shares, comments, and mentions.  

Followers: Track the growth of your follower base.  

Click-Through Rate (CTR): Calculate the percentage of users who click on links in your social media posts.  

Email Marketing Metrics

Open Rate: Measure the percentage of emails that are opened.  

Click-Through Rate (CTR): Calculate the percentage of recipients who click on links in your emails.  

Bounce Rate: Track the percentage of emails that are undeliverable.  

Unsubscribe Rate: Monitor the percentage of subscribers who opt out of your email list.  

Paid Advertising Metrics

Cost Per Click (CPC): Measure the cost of each click on your ads.  

Cost Per Acquisition (CPA): Calculate the cost of acquiring a new customer or lead.  

Return on Investment (ROI): Determine the profitability of your advertising campaigns.  

Analytics Tools

Google Analytics: A powerful tool for tracking website traffic and user behavior.  

Social Media Analytics: Platforms like Facebook Insights, Twitter Analytics, and Instagram Insights offer detailed data on your social media performance.  

Email Marketing Platforms: Most email marketing platforms provide analytics tools to track email performance.  

Additional Considerations

Set Clear Goals: Define specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals for your digital marketing campaigns.  

Track Multiple Metrics: Don't rely on a single metric to assess success. Monitor a combination of metrics to get a comprehensive view of your performance.

Compare to Benchmarks: Compare your metrics to industry benchmarks or historical data to identify areas for improvement.

Analyze and Adjust: Regularly analyze your data and make adjustments to your strategy as needed.  

By tracking these metrics and analyzing your data, you can effectively measure the success of your digital marketing strategy and make data-driven decisions to improve your results.

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20 SEO Mistakes To Avoid In 2024

 Introduction In the rapidly evolving field of digital marketing, search engine optimization, or SEO, continues to be essential for success online. Nonetheless, the field of SEO is always evolving due to changes in user behaviour and algorithmic changes. It's critical to keep up with the newest trends and steer clear of typical traps if you want to guarantee that your website stays visible and competitive.

In this post, we'll look at 20 SEO blunders to avoid in 2024 to help you move deftly through the always-shifting digital landscape.

20 Mistakes You Should Avoid In SEO For Best Results

Ignoring Mobile Optimization: 

In 2024, mobile optimization will no longer be a luxury; it will be essential. Since mobile devices are used by the majority of internet users to access content, not optimizing your website for mobile devices might result in lower visibility and lower user engagement. 

Ignoring Page Speed:

Slow-loading pages can have a big effect on your site's SEO success in a world where speed is everything. Consumers demand immediate satisfaction, and search engines give preference to websites that load quickly. To improve page speed, make sure to minimize HTTP queries, take advantage of browser caching, and optimize images. 

Ignoring Voice Search Optimization:

It is now mandatory to optimize your content for voice search due to the popularity of voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant. Take into account long-tail keywords and natural language searches to match user speech patterns when conducting voice searches.

Ignoring HTTPS Migration:

​In today's digital world, security is crucial, and Google favours secure websites. Making the switch to HTTPS improves your site's trustworthiness and security in the eyes of search engines and users alike. 

Ignoring Local SEO:

Ignoring local SEO can be an expensive error for companies that cater to local customers. To increase exposure in local search results, make sure your business listings are correct and consistent across online directories and make use of local keywords. 

Failing to Optimize for Featured Snippets: 

Search engine results pages (SERPs) now prominently display featured snippets, which give users instant answers to their questions. To increase your chances of getting included in snippets, organize your material to provide succinct answers to frequently asked questions.

Excessive Anchor Text Optimization:

Although anchor text optimization is crucial for search engine optimization, excessive optimization may raise red flags with search engines. To avoid fines, keep the diversity of your anchor text in a natural balance by using synonyms and variations.

Ignoring User Experience (UX):

UX affects metrics like click-through rate, dwell duration, and bounce rate, and it is a major factor in SEO. To increase UX and SEO performance, give priority to responsive design, appealing content, and easy-to-navigate pages. 

Underestimating the Power of Internal Linking:

Internal linking improves search engine optimization by dispersing link equity throughout your pages and assisting users in navigating your website. Include pertinent internal links in your text to improve crawlability and create a logical hierarchy.

Ignore Structured Data Markup:

Rich snippets and improved SERP displays are made possible by structured data markup, which gives search engines context about your material. Use structured data markup to increase search engine visibility and click-through rate.

Ignoring Image Optimization: 

Images are more than simply decorative components; alt text, file names, and image sitemaps all help with SEO. To increase accessibility and SEO, optimize photos for size and relevancy and provide a description to the alt text. 

Neglecting Content Quality:

​In an era of abundant content, quality is paramount. The SEO performance of your website may be harmed by thin, pointless, or duplicate content. Concentrate on producing valuable, high-quality content that speaks to and meets the demands of your target audience.

Ignoring Social Signals:

Social media can affect search visibility indirectly by raising brand awareness, engagement, and traffic, even though its direct impact on SEO is up for discussion. Sustain a consistent presence on pertinent social media channels to increase the visibility of your material.

Ignoring technical SEO:

​Technical SEO, which includes aspects like crawlability, indexing, and site structure, lays the groundwork for your site's overall performance. Perform routine audits to find and fix technical problems that could limit the SEO potential of your website.

Keyword Stuffing:

The overuse of keywords, often known as keyword stuffing, is a holdover from antiquated search engine optimization techniques and can now lead to search engine penalties. To keep your content relevant and readable, instead concentrate on naturally occurring keyword integration.

Ignoring Video Optimization: 

​Videos are taking over search results and provide a captivating way for users to consume material. To increase your videos' exposure in standard and video search results, make sure they have clear names, descriptions, and transcripts. 

Ignoring Backlink Quality:

In today's SEO environment, quality is more important than quantity even if backlinks are still a crucial ranking component. Make getting backlinks from reputable, relevant sources your top priority, and avoid deceptive link-building strategies that can damage the reputation of your website. 

Ignoring Local Citations:

In local search engine optimization, local citations—that is, references to your company's name, address, and phone number (NAP)—are quite important. Make sure that your NAP information is the same on all websites, social media pages, and review sites.

Ignoring SEO Analytics:

An effective SEO strategy requires data-driven decision-making. Track your progress and find optimization possibilities by keeping an eye on key performance indicators (KPIs), including organic traffic, keyword rankings, and conversion rates, on a regular basis.  

Failing to Adjust to Algorithm Changes:

Algorithms used by search engines are always changing, so what works now might not work tomorrow. Keep up with algorithm changes and modify your SEO plan as necessary to keep your website visible and relevant in search results.

Conclusion

Success in the ever-changing world of SEO depends on avoiding frequent errors and keeping up with current trends. You can position your website for increased visibility, traffic, and eventually business growth by avoiding these 20 SEO blunders in 2024. 

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"10 Digital Marketing Hacks That Will Boost Your ROI"

10 Digital Marketing Hacks That Will Boost Your ROI

In today’s competitive digital landscape, maximizing your return on investment (ROI) from digital marketing is crucial for business growth. With limited budgets and an overwhelming amount of marketing options, businesses need smart strategies to ensure every dollar spent brings measurable results. Here are 10 digital marketing hacks that can help you boost your ROI and achieve better results from your campaigns.

1. Leverage Data Analytics for Smart Decision-Making

One of the most effective ways to maximize ROI is by making data-driven decisions. Use tools like Google Analytics, social media insights, and email marketing reports to analyze your campaigns and understand what’s working and what’s not. Track key metrics such as conversion rates, click-through rates (CTR), and customer acquisition costs to make informed decisions about where to allocate your resources for the best return.

2. Refine Your Target Audience with Segmentation

Not all customers are the same, so why should your marketing efforts treat them that way? Segment your audience based on factors like demographics, interests, and behavior. This will allow you to send more personalized and relevant messages, which are proven to improve conversion rates. Tailored content and offers lead to higher engagement, translating into better ROI.

3. Optimize Your Website for Conversions

Your website is the heart of your digital marketing efforts, and it must be optimized for conversions. Use A/B testing to test different headlines, layouts, and calls to action (CTAs) to find what drives the best results. A streamlined user experience (UX) and fast loading times are also key to reducing bounce rates and improving your chances of converting visitors into customers.

4. Focus on Quality Content Over Quantity

Creating high-quality content that resonates with your audience is more important than churning out tons of posts. Well-researched, engaging, and informative content tends to perform better on search engines and social media, driving organic traffic. Rather than focusing on sheer volume, invest time in creating content that answers your audience's pain points and showcases your expertise, ensuring higher engagement and ROI.

5. Use Retargeting Ads to Convert Warm Leads

Retargeting ads are a powerful tool to boost conversions and ROI. By showing ads to people who have already interacted with your website or social media profiles, you can stay top of mind and encourage them to complete a purchase. Since these individuals have already shown interest, the chances of conversion are much higher, making retargeting one of the most cost-effective ways to drive revenue.

6. Implement Email Marketing Automation

Email marketing automation can significantly improve your ROI by allowing you to nurture leads more efficiently. Set up automated email sequences that engage your leads based on their actions, such as signing up for a newsletter, downloading an eBook, or abandoning a cart. Personalized follow-ups and targeted promotions increase the likelihood of conversions and can lead to higher customer retention rates.

7. Optimize for Local SEO

Local SEO is a goldmine for businesses that rely on local customers. Make sure your business is listed on Google My Business, and ensure your website is optimized with local keywords. Include your location in title tags, meta descriptions, and content to increase visibility in local search results. Local searchers are more likely to convert into customers, so improving local SEO can significantly boost your ROI.

8. Use Social Proof to Build Trust

People trust other people, so use social proof to boost credibility and drive conversions. Display customer testimonials, reviews, and case studies on your website and social media channels. User-generated content (UGC), such as photos and videos of your products in use, can also build trust and help convert prospects into customers.

9. Capitalize on Influencer Partnerships

Influencer marketing isn’t just for big brands. By collaborating with micro-influencers who have smaller, niche followings, you can reach a highly engaged audience at a fraction of the cost. Influencers can help you promote your products authentically and boost your credibility, which can lead to increased sales and improved ROI.

10. Prioritize Mobile Optimization

With more consumers shopping and browsing on mobile devices, optimizing your website and ads for mobile is essential. Ensure that your website is responsive, loads quickly, and provides a seamless user experience on all devices. Mobile-friendly websites lead to better engagement, higher conversions, and ultimately, improved ROI.

Conclusion

In today’s fast-paced digital world, optimizing your digital marketing strategy is key to achieving a higher ROI. By leveraging data, targeting the right audience, optimizing your website, and utilizing tactics like retargeting, influencer partnerships, and email marketing automation, you can significantly increase your marketing effectiveness and bottom line. By focusing on these digital marketing hacks, businesses of all sizes can see more significant returns on their investments and stay ahead of the competition.

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How Website Technical Analysis is Beneficial for SEO

Conducting a technical analysis of your website is crucial for improving your SEO strategy and overall digital presence. This guide will explain how a comprehensive technical analysis can benefit your SEO efforts.

Introduction

Technical analysis involves evaluating various backend aspects of your website to ensure optimal performance and search engine rankings. By addressing technical issues, you can enhance user experience and improve your site's visibility. This guide will cover the key elements of a technical analysis for SEO.

1. Improving Site Speed

Site speed is a critical factor for both user experience and SEO. Faster loading times lead to lower bounce rates and higher search engine rankings. Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights to identify and fix speed-related issues.

2. Ensuring Mobile-Friendliness

With the increasing use of mobile devices, it's essential to have a mobile-friendly website. Technical analysis helps ensure that your site is responsive and provides a seamless experience across all devices. Use Google’s Mobile-Friendly Test to ensure your site’s mobile compatibility.

3. Fixing Broken Links

Broken links can negatively impact user experience and SEO. Use tools like Screaming Frog to identify and fix broken links, ensuring that users and search engines can navigate your site efficiently.

4. Optimizing Site Structure

A well-structured site helps search engines crawl and index your pages more effectively. Technical analysis involves evaluating your site’s URL structure, internal linking, and navigation to ensure they are optimized for SEO. A clear and logical structure enhances user experience and search engine visibility.

5. Enhancing Security

Website security is crucial for protecting user data and maintaining search engine rankings. Ensure your site uses HTTPS encryption and conduct regular security audits to identify and fix vulnerabilities.

6. Improving Crawlability and Indexability

Ensure search engines can crawl and index your content effectively. Check your robots.txt file, XML sitemaps, and meta tags to ensure they are correctly configured. This ensures that search engines can access all important pages on your site.

7. Monitoring Technical SEO Metrics

Regular monitoring of technical SEO metrics such as site speed, crawl errors, and mobile usability is essential. Tools like Google Search Console provide valuable insights into your site’s technical performance and help you identify areas for improvement.

8. Using Structured Data

Implementing structured data (schema markup) helps search engines understand your content better and can enhance your site’s visibility in search results. Technical analysis includes evaluating and implementing structured data to improve your SEO.

9. Conducting Regular Audits

Technical analysis is not a one-time task but requires regular audits to ensure your site remains optimized. Keeping up with the latest SEO best practices and search engine algorithm updates is crucial for maintaining and improving your site’s performance.

For example, leveraging professional SEO company services can ensure continuous technical optimization of your site.

Conclusion

Performing a technical analysis for SEO is essential for ensuring your website’s optimal performance and search engine visibility. By improving site speed, ensuring mobile-friendliness, fixing broken links, optimizing site structure, enhancing security, and monitoring technical SEO metrics, you can enhance user experience and search engine rankings. For expert assistance in technical analysis and SEO, explore our Digital Marketing Services and SEO company.

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The Relevance of UX for Brand Touch Point Market Research

User Experience (UX) has become essential for modern brands, especially in today’s digital landscape. For companies like WP Tangerine, a specialized WordPress Development Agency, understanding UX is vital. UX doesn’t just improve websites but impacts brand perception, customer satisfaction, and market research. This article will explore why UX is crucial for brand touch point market research.

Understanding UX in Brand Touch Points

A brand touch point is any interaction between a customer and a brand. This could be through websites, customer support, emails, or social media. Each touch point can create a positive or negative experience for the customer. UX focuses on improving these interactions, making them smooth, intuitive, and enjoyable.

In a competitive industry, WP Tangerine, a leader in WordPress Website Design, knows the value of UX at every touch point. Each detail, from button placement to page load speed, affects the user's impression of the brand.

UX in Digital Platforms: A Key Market Touch Point

Digital platforms like websites are primary touch points. UX on a website can make or break a brand's reputation. If a visitor finds a website confusing, they are likely to leave without taking action.

WP Tangerine, as a WordPress Development Agency, specializes in creating optimized, user-friendly WordPress Website Designs. Their designs prioritize ease of use, quick navigation, and clear messaging. This helps brands capture and retain user interest, driving conversions and loyalty.

Market Research and UX: Understanding Customer Needs

Market research seeks to understand customer preferences, habits, and needs. UX provides direct insights into these areas by analyzing user behavior on digital platforms. Brands can observe how users interact with a website, where they click, and what content they read.

WP Tangerine uses UX-based market research to refine WordPress Website Design, ensuring it meets the needs of target audiences. When a website aligns with user expectations, customers engage more and have a better experience.

Building Brand Loyalty Through Positive UX

Positive user experiences foster brand loyalty. When users enjoy their experience with a website or app, they are more likely to return. Consistent, satisfying interactions at brand touch points can lead to lasting customer relationships.

WP Tangerine helps brands build loyalty through UX-driven WordPress Website Design. Their designs create an enjoyable, seamless journey from start to finish, increasing the likelihood of repeat visits and purchases.

How UX Improves Brand Perception?

User experience directly influences brand perception. If users struggle with website navigation, they may view the brand as outdated or unprofessional. In contrast, a smooth, intuitive site reflects positively on the brand, suggesting professionalism and care for customer needs.

WP Tangerine ensures that its WordPress Website Design services prioritize UX, leaving visitors with a positive impression. This reinforces the brand’s reputation and helps differentiate it in a crowded market.

UX and Conversion Rates:

Why It Matters for Market Research?

Conversion rates are critical metrics for brands. UX design can directly impact these rates. When websites are hard to navigate or slow to load, users are more likely to abandon them. On the other hand, a well-designed site guides users smoothly from one stage to another, encouraging them to take action.

WP Tangerine, as a WordPress Development Agency, understands this well. By focusing on UX in WordPress Website Design, they create websites that support high conversion rates. For market research, this data is invaluable, providing insights into what features or layouts drive customer actions.

Measuring UX Effectiveness in Market Research

UX is measurable. Through analytics, brands can observe user behaviors such as bounce rates, time spent on pages, and conversion paths. These metrics give insights into the effectiveness of UX and reveal areas for improvement.

WP Tangerine leverages these analytics for its clients, helping refine WordPress Website Designs based on real user data. This data-driven approach ensures the websites align with user needs, improving overall brand interaction.

Enhancing Brand Consistency with UX Design

Consistency is key in brand touch points. Users expect a cohesive experience across all platforms, from websites to apps. UX design plays a critical role in ensuring this consistency. A unified UX approach makes interactions predictable, enhancing brand reliability.

WP Tangerine excels at creating consistent WordPress Website Designs that reflect brand identity. This consistency builds trust and familiarity, two crucial factors in customer retention.

UX as a Competitive Advantage

In a crowded market, brands need an edge. Good UX design provides that advantage. When users find a brand’s website intuitive and enjoyable, they are more likely to choose it over a competitor’s.

For WP Tangerine, providing excellent UX through WordPress Website Design is a priority. Their designs make clients stand out, offering users a seamless experience that builds preference for the brand.

Role of UX in Gathering User Feedback

User feedback is vital for improving products and services. UX design can facilitate feedback collection by integrating surveys or feedback forms directly into the website.

WP Tangerine incorporates these features in their WordPress Development Agency offerings, helping brands gather actionable insights. This feedback loop allows continuous UX improvement, making the brand more responsive to customer needs.

UX and SEO: Increasing Visibility in Search Engines

Good UX is essential for SEO. Search engines, like Google, prioritize sites that offer quality user experiences. This includes factors like mobile-friendliness, page load speed, and ease of navigation.

WP Tangerine designs websites with both UX and SEO in mind. Their WordPress Website Design approach ensures sites are user-friendly and optimized for search engines. Higher search engine rankings lead to greater visibility, attracting more potential customers.

Reducing Bounce Rates Through UX

Bounce rate is the percentage of visitors who leave a site quickly without engaging. A high bounce rate can signal poor UX, which negatively impacts brand perception.

WP Tangerine, as a WordPress Development Agency, addresses this by focusing on intuitive, engaging WordPress Website Designs. Their approach reduces bounce rates, making users more likely to stay, explore, and interact with the site.

Improving Mobile Experience as a Key Touch Point

Mobile access is crucial in today’s digital environment. Users expect websites to function well on mobile devices. A poor mobile experience can turn customers away, affecting brand reputation.

WP Tangerine ensures that all their WordPress Website Designs are mobile-responsive, creating a seamless experience across devices. This enhances the brand’s reach and makes it accessible to users on the go.

Personalization Through UX Design

Personalization enhances UX by tailoring content or offers to individual users. This can make users feel valued, improving their experience and loyalty to the brand.

WP Tangerine helps brands implement personalized WordPress Website Designs. Personalization makes the site more engaging, increasing the likelihood of conversions and repeat visits.

Conclusion

User experience plays a significant role in brand touch point market research. Every interaction counts, from website navigation to page load speed. WP Tangerine understands the impact of UX on brand perception and customer satisfaction.

By prioritizing UX in WordPress Website Design, WP Tangerine helps brands create positive, lasting impressions. Their designs enhance conversions, foster loyalty, and improve brand visibility. For any brand in a competitive market, investing in UX is essential for success.

By focusing on UX-driven market research, WP Tangerine enables brands to connect with customers on a deeper level. Whether it’s building trust, enhancing consistency, or boosting SEO, UX is a powerful tool.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Website Analytics for Business Growth

In today's digital world, having a website is just the first step toward establishing an online presence. Understanding how to leverage website analytics is equally crucial for driving business growth. Website analytics provide valuable insights into how users interact with your site, what they are looking for, and where you can improve. This guide aims to demystify website analytics for beginners, outlining the essential metrics to track, the tools to use, and how to apply these insights to enhance your business.

What Are Website Analytics? Website analytics are the processes of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to your website's performance. This data helps you understand visitor behavior, including: Traffic sources: Where your visitors come from, whether through search engines, social media, or direct visits. User behavior: How users navigate through your site, including which pages they visit, how long they stay, and where they drop off. Conversion metrics: The actions users take on your site, such as completing a purchase, filling out a contact form, or signing up for a newsletter. By leveraging analytics for business growth, you can make informed decisions that enhance user experience, boost conversions, and ultimately increase revenue.

Key Metrics to Track Understanding which metrics are vital for your business is the first step in utilizing website analytics effectively. Here are some of the key metrics to focus on: Traffic Volume: This refers to the number of visitors to your website over a specific period. Monitoring traffic volume helps you assess the effectiveness of your marketing strategies. Bounce Rate: This percentage indicates the number of visitors who leave your site after viewing only one page. A high bounce rate may suggest that your content isn't engaging or that users cannot find what they are looking for. Average Session Duration: This metric measures how long, on average, visitors spend on your site. Longer session durations often correlate with more engaging content and a better user experience. Conversion Rate: This critical metric tracks the percentage of visitors who complete a desired action, such as making a purchase or signing up for a newsletter. Analyzing your conversion rate can highlight the effectiveness of your calls to action and overall site usability. Page Views per Session: This measures the average number of pages viewed during a single session. More page views indicate that users find your content valuable enough to explore further. By regularly monitoring these metrics, you can gather valuable insights into your website's performance and user behavior, ultimately leading to better business decisions.

Tools for Website Analytics Several tools are available for tracking website analytics, each offering unique features and insights. Here are some of the most popular options: Google Analytics: This free tool is one of the most widely used analytics platforms, providing in-depth insights into website traffic, user behavior, and conversion tracking. With Google Analytics, you can set up goals to monitor specific actions taken by users on your site. Google Search Console: This tool focuses on your website's search performance, offering insights into how your site appears in search results and which queries bring traffic to your site. It also helps identify technical issues that could affect your SEO. Hotjar: This tool provides heatmaps and session recordings that visually demonstrate user interactions on your site. This information can help identify user behavior patterns, allowing you to optimize your website's design and functionality. SEMrush: While primarily an SEO tool, SEMrush offers features for tracking website performance and traffic analysis. It also provides competitor analysis, allowing you to benchmark your site against others in your industry. Matomo: An open-source analytics platform, Matomo offers complete control over your data. It provides similar features to Google Analytics while allowing for more customization and privacy options. By utilizing these tools, you can gather comprehensive data to understand user behavior better and make informed decisions. 

How to Use Analytics for Business Growth Collecting data is only the first step; analyzing and applying the insights to drive business growth is where the real value lies. Here are some strategies to maximize your website analytics: Identify and Fix Problem Areas: Use bounce rate and average session duration metrics to pinpoint pages that may be causing users to leave your site. Consider redesigning these pages or improving the content to keep users engaged. Optimize Conversion Paths: Analyze user flows to see how visitors navigate through your site before converting. Identify any bottlenecks or unnecessary steps that might be hindering conversions and streamline the process. Content Strategy Refinement: By monitoring which pages generate the most traffic and engagement, you can identify the types of content that resonate with your audience. Use this information to create more of what your audience loves, whether blog posts, videos, or infographics. A/B Testing: Implement A/B testing to compare different versions of web pages or calls to action. Use analytics to track which version performs better in terms of conversion rates and user engagement, allowing for data-driven decisions. Segmentation for Targeted Marketing: Use analytics to segment your audience based on behavior, demographics, or traffic sources. Tailor your marketing campaigns to these segments, ensuring that your messaging resonates with specific audience groups.

Understanding Google Analytics For beginners, Google Analytics can be overwhelming, but breaking it down into essential components can simplify the process. Here are some key areas to focus on: Dashboard: The Google Analytics dashboard provides a snapshot of your website's performance, including traffic, user behavior, and conversions. Real-Time Reports: This feature allows you to see who is currently on your site, what pages they are visiting, and where they came from. It’s useful for monitoring the immediate impact of marketing campaigns. Audience Reports: These reports give insights into your audience demographics, interests, and behavior, helping you understand who your visitors are and how to cater to their needs. Acquisition Reports: This section reveals how users find your website, whether through organic search, paid ads, social media, or referrals. This information is crucial for refining your marketing strategies. Behavior Reports: Here, you can analyze how users interact with your site, which pages they visit most often, and where they tend to exit. Conversion Tracking: Set up goals in Google Analytics to monitor specific actions taken by users, such as purchases or sign-ups. This will help you measure the effectiveness of your website in driving conversions. Conclusion Understanding website analytics is essential for any business looking to thrive in the digital age. By tracking key metrics, utilizing powerful analytics tools, and applying insights to improve user experience, you can foster business growth and enhance customer engagement. As you begin your journey into the world of website analytics, remember that the data you collect is only as valuable as the actions you take based on it. Embrace the insights offered by analytics, and leverage them to create a website that not only attracts visitors but also converts them into loyal customers. Whether you’re new to website analytics or looking to refine your existing approach, this guide serves as a foundation for understanding how to utilize data effectively to drive business success. Happy analyzing!

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In this blog post, we dive deep into how Google Analytics can be a game-changer for your SEO strategy. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced digital marketer, mastering the insights from Google Analytics is crucial for optimizing your website and boosting your rankings. From tracking traffic sources to monitoring user behavior, we'll explore how this tool provides actionable data that can shape your SEO efforts. Learn how to set up goals, track conversions, and identify which pages need improvement. Don't miss out on essential tips for leveraging Google Analytics to drive more organic traffic to your site!

Google Analytics is more than just a tool for tracking pageviews—it offers powerful insights into how visitors are interacting with your site. By understanding key metrics like bounce rate, session duration, and pages per session, you can assess the quality of your content and identify areas that may need adjustment. Additionally, by examining acquisition data, you'll learn where your traffic is coming from—whether it's organic search, paid ads, or social media—and use that information to focus your SEO efforts on channels that deliver the most value.

Lastly, we'll guide you through setting up custom reports and dashboards that cater specifically to your SEO goals. With Google Analytics’ ability to track user journeys and conversion paths, you can pinpoint which keywords, landing pages, or actions are driving the most engagement and conversions. By taking a data-driven approach, you’ll be able to refine your SEO strategy to target the right audience and improve your site’s performance over time. Whether you're looking to improve site navigation or increase your organic rankings, this guide will show you how to harness Google Analytics for actionable SEO insights.

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The Ultimate SEO Checklist for Your Shopify Store

In today’s competitive eCommerce landscape, having a visually appealing Shopify store isn’t enough. To attract potential customers, you need a solid SEO strategy. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) helps your online store rank higher in search engine results, increasing visibility and driving organic traffic. Here’s your ultimate SEO checklist for optimizing your Shopify store.

1. Keyword Research

Start with thorough keyword research. Use tools like Google Keyword Planner or SEMrush to identify keywords relevant to your products. Focus on long-tail keywords that reflect your specific offerings, as they often have less competition and higher conversion rates.

2. Optimize Product Titles and Descriptions

Once you have your keywords, incorporate them naturally into your product titles and descriptions. Ensure that your titles are clear and descriptive, and that your descriptions provide valuable information that helps customers make purchasing decisions.

3. Use Alt Text for Images

Images are crucial in eCommerce, but they also need to be optimized for SEO. Use descriptive alt text for every image, incorporating relevant keywords. This not only helps search engines understand your images but also improves accessibility for visually impaired users.

4. Create SEO-Friendly URLs

Your store’s URLs should be simple, descriptive, and include relevant keywords. For example, instead of a URL like shopify.com/product123, use shopify.com/organic-cotton-tshirt. This improves both SEO and user experience.

5. Enhance Site Speed

A fast-loading website is vital for retaining customers and improving SEO rankings. Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights to analyze your site’s speed and make necessary improvements, such as optimizing images and minimizing JavaScript.

6. Mobile Optimization

Ensure your Shopify store is mobile-friendly. With a significant portion of online shopping done on mobile devices, a responsive design is essential for both user experience and SEO.

7. Implement Internal Linking

Internal links help search engines understand the structure of your site and keep users engaged. Link relevant products, blog posts, and categories within your store to improve navigation and SEO.

8. Utilize Schema Markup

Schema markup enhances your store’s appearance in search results. Implementing this code helps search engines understand your content better and can lead to rich snippets, improving click-through rates.

9. Monitor Analytics

Use tools like Google Analytics and Shopify Analytics to track your store’s performance. Monitor metrics like traffic sources, bounce rates, and conversion rates to identify areas for improvement.

10. Build Quality Backlinks

Lastly, focus on building quality backlinks. Reach out to influencers, bloggers, and industry-related websites to gain links back to your store. Quality backlinks improve your domain authority and help boost search rankings.

Conclusion

Optimizing your Shopify store for SEO is an ongoing process that requires dedication and strategy. By following this ultimate SEO checklist, you’ll enhance your online visibility, attract more visitors, and ultimately drive sales. Start implementing these tips today and watch your Shopify store thrive!

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7 essential SEO tips to improve your website's search engine ranking

Optimize for Relevant Keywords:

Identify primary and secondary keywords that are relevant to your content. Use tools like Google Keyword Planner, Ahrefs, or SEMrush to find popular and less competitive keywords.

Place these keywords naturally in titles, headers, URLs, meta descriptions, and throughout your content.

Create High-Quality, Valuable Content:

Focus on creating content that solves a problem or offers value to your audience.

Content should be well-researched, easy to read, and informative. Long-form content (1,000+ words) often performs well, but quality is more important than length.

Optimize On-Page SEO

Ensure that each page has a unique title tag, meta description, and proper header tags (H1, H2, etc.).

Use descriptive URLs, and include keywords in them. Ensure pages load quickly and are mobile-friendly.

Build High-Quality Backlinks:

Backlinks from reputable sites can boost your authority and rankings. Aim for links from high domain authority websites in your niche.

You can get backlinks through guest blogging, outreach, or content partnerships.

Enhance User Experience (UX):

Google prioritizes websites that offer great user experiences. Ensure fast loading speeds, intuitive navigation, and a mobile-friendly design.

Improve engagement metrics like time spent on the page, bounce rate, and page views.

Use Internal Linking:

Link to other relevant pages within your site to keep users engaged and distribute authority across your site.

Use descriptive anchor texts for internal links that guide users naturally to the next piece of content.

Regularly Update and Audit Your Site:

SEO is not a one-time process. Regularly audit your site for broken links, outdated content, or slow pages.

Update older blog posts and pages with new information and relevant keywords to keep content fresh and relevant.

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