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[mostlysignssomeportents]

Google reneged on the monopolistic bargain

I'm on tour with my new novel The Bezzle! Catch me TONIGHT in SALT LAKE CITY (Feb 21, Weller Book Works) and TOMORROW in SAN DIEGO (Feb 22, Mysterious Galaxy). After that, it's LA, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix and more!

A funny thing happened on the way to the enshittocene: Google – which astonished the world when it reinvented search, blowing Altavista and Yahoo out of the water with a search tool that seemed magic – suddenly turned into a pile of shit.

Google's search results are terrible. The top of the page is dominated by spam, scams, and ads. A surprising number of those ads are scams. Sometimes, these are high-stakes scams played out by well-resourced adversaries who stand to make a fortune by tricking Google:

https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/phone-numbers-airlines-listed-google-directed-scammers-rcna94766

But often these scams are perpetrated by petty grifters who are making a couple bucks at this. These aren't hyper-resourced, sophisticated attackers. They're the SEO equivalent of script kiddies, and they're running circles around Google:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/02/24/passive-income/#swiss-cheese-security

Google search is empirically worsening. The SEO industry spends every hour that god sends trying to figure out how to sleaze their way to the top of the search results, and even if Google defeats 99% of these attempts, the 1% that squeak through end up dominating the results page for any consequential query:

https://downloads.webis.de/publications/papers/bevendorff_2024a.pdf

Google insists that this isn't true, and if it is true, it's not their fault because the bad guys out there are so numerous, dedicated and inventive that Google can't help but be overwhelmed by them:

https://searchengineland.com/is-google-search-getting-worse-389658

It wasn't supposed to be this way. Google has long maintained that its scale is the only thing that keeps us safe from the scammers and spammers who would otherwise overwhelm any lesser-resourced defender. That's why it was so imperative that they pursue such aggressive growth, buying up hundreds of companies and integrating their products with search so that every mobile device, every ad, every video, every website, had one of Google's tendrils in it.

This is the argument that Google's defenders have put forward in their messaging on the long-overdue antitrust case against Google, where we learned that Google is spending $26b/year to make sure you never try another search engine:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-27/google-paid-26-3-billion-to-be-default-search-engine-in-2021

Google, we were told, had achieved such intense scale that the normal laws of commercial and technological physics no longer applied. Take security: it's an iron law that "there is no security in obscurity." A system that is only secure when its adversaries don't understand how it works is not a secure system. As Bruce Schneier says, "anyone can design a security system that they themselves can't break. That doesn't mean it works – just that it works for people stupider than them."

And yet, Google operates one of the world's most consequential security system – The Algorithm (TM) – in total secrecy. We're not allowed to know how Google's ranking system works, what its criteria are, or even when it changes: "If we told you that, the spammers would win."

Well, they kept it a secret, and the spammers won anyway.

A viral post by Housefresh – who review air purifiers – describes how Google's algorithmic failures, which send the worst sites to the top of the heap, have made it impossible for high-quality review sites to compete:

https://housefresh.com/david-vs-digital-goliaths/

You've doubtless encountered these bad review sites. Search for "Best ______ 2024" and the results are a series of near-identical lists, strewn with Amazon affiliate links. Google has endlessly tinkered with its guidelines and algorithmic weights for review sites, and none of it has made a difference. For example, when Google instituted a policy that reviewers should "discuss the benefits and drawbacks of something, based on your own original research," sites that had previously regurgitated the same lists of the same top ten Amazon bestsellers "peppered their pages with references to a ‘rigorous testing process,’ their ‘lab team,’ subject matter experts ‘they collaborated with,’ and complicated methodologies that seem impressive at a cursory look."

But these grandiose claims – like the 67 air purifiers supposedly tested in Better Homes and Gardens's Des Moines lab – result in zero in-depth reviews and no published data. Moreover, these claims to rigorous testing materialized within a few days of Google changing its search ranking and said that high rankings would be reserved for sites that did testing.

Most damning of all is how the Better Homes and Gardens top air purifiers perform in comparison to the – extensively documented – tests performed by Housefresh: "plagued by high-priced and underperforming units, Amazon bestsellers with dubious origins (that also underperform), and even subpar devices from companies that market their products with phrases like ‘the Tesla of air purifiers.’"

One of the top ranked items on BH&G comes from Molekule, a company that filed for bankruptcy after being sued for false advertising. The model BH&G chose was ranked "the worst air purifier tested" by Wirecutter and "not living up to the hype" by Consumer Reports. Either BH&G's rigorous testing process is a fiction that they infused their site with in response to a Google policy change, or BH&G absolutely sucks at rigorous testing.

BH&G's competitors commit the same sins – literally, the exact same sins. Real Simple's reviews list the same photographer and the photos seem to have been taken in the same place. They also list the same person as their "expert." Real Simple has the same corporate parent as BH&G: Dotdash Meredith. As Housefresh shows, there's a lot of Dotdash Meredith review photos that seem to have been taken in the same place, by the same person.

But the competitors of these magazines are no better. Buzzfeed lists 22 air purifiers, including that crapgadget from Molekule. Their "methodology" is to include screenshots of Amazon reviews.

A lot of the top ranked sites for air purifiers are once-great magazines that have been bought and enshittified by private equity giants, like Popular Science, which began as a magazine in 1872 and became a shambling zombie in 2023, after its PE owners North Equity LLC decided its googlejuice was worth more than its integrity and turned it into a metastatic chumbox of shitty affiliate-link SEO-bait. As Housefresh points out, the marketing team that runs PopSci makes a lot of hay out of the 150 years of trust that went into the magazine, but the actual reviews are thin anaecdotes, unbacked by even the pretense of empiricism (oh, and they loooove Molekule).

Some of the biggest, most powerful, most trusted publications in the world have a side-hustle in quietly producing SEO-friendly "10 Best ___________ of 2024" lists: Rolling Stone, Forbes, US News and Report, CNN, New York Magazine, CNN, CNET, Tom's Guide, and more.

Google literally has one job: to detect this kind of thing and crush it. The deal we made with Google was, "You monopolize search and use your monopoly rents to ensure that we never, ever try another search engine. In return, you will somehow distinguish between low-effort, useless nonsense and good information. You promised us that if you got to be the unelected, permanent overlord of all information access, you would 'organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.'"

They broke the deal.

Companies like CNET used to do real, rigorous product reviews. As Housefresh points out, CNET once bought an entire smart home and used it to test products. Then Red Ventures bought CNET and bet that they could sell the house, switch to vibes-based reviewing, and that Google wouldn't even notice. They were right.

https://www.cnet.com/home/smart-home/welcome-to-the-cnet-smart-home/

Google downranks sites that spend money and time on reviews like Housefresh and GearLab, and crams botshittened content mills like BH&G into our eyeballs instead.

In 1558, Thomas Gresham coined (ahem) Gresham's Law: "Bad money drives out good." When counterfeit money circulates in the economy, anyone who gets a dodgy coin spends it as quickly as they can, because the longer you hold it, the greater the likelihood that someone will detect the fraud and the coin will become worthless. Run this system long enough and all the money in circulation is funny money.

An internet run by Google has its own Gresham's Law: bad sites drive out good. It's not just that BH&G can "test" products at a fraction of the cost of Housefresh – through the simple expedient of doing inadequate tests or no tests at all – so they can put a lot more content up that Housefresh. But that alone wouldn't let them drive Housefresh off the front page of Google's search results. For that, BH&G has to mobilize some of their savings from the no test/bad test lab to do real rigorous science: science in defeating Google's security-through-obscurity system, which lets them command the front page despite publishing worse-than-useless nonsense.

Google has lost the spam wars. In response to the plague of botshit clogging Google search results, the company has invested in…making more botshit:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/02/16/tweedledumber/#easily-spooked

Last year, Google did a $70b stock buyback. They also laid off 12,000 staffers (whose salaries could have been funded for 27 years by that stock buyback). They just laid off thousands more employees.

That wasn't the deal. The deal was that Google would get a monopoly, and they would spend their monopoly rents to be so good that you could just click "I'm feeling lucky" and be teleported to the very best response to your query. A company that can't figure out the difference between a scam like Better Homes and Gardens and a rigorous review site like Housefresh should be pouring every spare dime it brings in into fixing this problem. Not buying default search status on every platform so that we never try another search engine: they should be fixing their shit.

When Google admits that it's losing the war to these kack-handed spam-farmers, that's frustrating. When they light $26b/year on fire making sure you don't ever get to try anything else, that's very frustrating. When they vaporize seventy billion dollars on financial engineering and shoot one in ten engineers, that's outrageous.

Google's scale has transcended the laws of business physics: they can sell an ever-degrading product and command an ever-greater share of our economy, even as their incompetence dooms any decent, honest venture to obscurity while providing fertile ground – and endless temptation – for scammers.

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/21/im-feeling-unlucky/#not-up-to-the-task

[eightyonekilograms]

I went to the Apple Store yesterday to try the scripted demo of their VR headset. My overall impression is that it's the best possible execution of what might be a fundamentally flawed idea.

The passthrough video is pretty incredible. It's somewhat dimmer than reality, and the color accuracy is just OK, but it's more than good enough to feel like you're looking through clear displays at the real world. I'm told the passthrough on the Quest 3 is even better, but haven't tried that and can't comment. One thing is that there is a weird motion blur effect when you turn your head, I'm not sure if that's a display tech limitation or introduced deliberately by the software as a workaround for a different display tech limitation.

The resolution is 4K per eye, which, as mentioned, is more than enough for a powerful sense of presence in the real world. One of the nifty bits of the demo was when you turn the dial to tune out the world and suddenly you're sitting by a mountain lake, and the feeling of actually being there is overwhelming. The dystopian implications of needing a VR headset to sit at a mountain lake aside, it would be cool to have one just to have your office be anywhere you can imagine. Not $3500-before-tax cool, but cool.

Wow sports leagues are going to love this thing. I don't give a shit about sports and even I was thinking, "If the NBA put a stereoscopic camera courtside and sold you games for $50 a pop, I'd absolutely buy that"

But 4K per eye is not enough to do work, not even close. The experience of using normal computer-y applications on this was not unlike plugging your laptop in to a TV that's at the normal TV distance. You can do it, it works, but it's not anyone's preferred way of working. Text is amazingly legible, but only at sizes that are equivalent to having a single webpage take up your entire 4K monitor at normal monitor distance.

It is not particularly comfortable. Part of this might be that the store demo makes you use the "catcher's mitt" strap, which only goes around the back of your head and so gravity has to be countered only by the pressure of the thing against your face. Reviewers have said that if you use the other band that goes over your head the situation is better, but still.

A lot of early comments were making fun of Apple for having the battery be an external thing you put in your pocket and attach with a wire, but I think that's just fine: we all walk around with giant batteries in our pockets anyway, and anything you can do to have less weight on your head is a Good Thing. But then Apple took all those weight savings and spent them on making the stupid thing out of metal and glass instead of polycarbonate. It's nuts! It's like if you made a car that was 500kg lighter because you invented magical tech for keeping the engine somewhere else, and then went "great! with all the weight savings now we can build the body out of lead". Apple, you don't need to fear plastic. Plastic is good! Plastic built modern civilization.

You control it with a combination of eye tracking and pinch gestures. This is the main piece of evidence of my "best version of a bad idea" thesis: it works really, really well; so well that I can tell this is probably an evolutionary dead end. It's just fine— miraculous, even— for dragging windows around and doing the basic stuff the in-store demo has you do. It's amazing that you can more or less have your hands anywhere, including on your lap, and the recognition works perfectly (by contrast with the HoloLens I tried 5 or so years ago where the gesture recognition was total crap). But it's immediately obvious that you can never do serious manipulation of your computing environment with this.

The takeaway is that it's incredible for passive consumption of specifically-made media, assuming that ever exists at scale. But it will be a long time before we're gogged in like Hiro Protagonist to do our office jobs this way.

[cyansighs]

2024 theater in review, or something.

love going to times square and sitting in uncomfortable chairs

Overall stats: 42 shows total + 1 missed due to incredible jetlag

Rankings in tiers A-F (based on vibes):

A-tier (top 3 of 6)

Merrily We Roll Along - Wow, Dan Radcliffe can jump really high

Dead Outlaw - YOUR MOTHER'S DEAD, AND SO ARE YOU (incredibly hype for it to transfer this year)

Operation Mincemeat - Jak Malone's Dear Bill is so good, but the fact that I did their stupid puzzle solving thing and didn't win a ticket to their bway transfer's invited dress upsets me.

F-tier (the bway show of the 3)

Water for Elephants - god when I looked this up afterwards and saw that it was a book written for nano, I felt like I understood everything. Acrobatics were cool, but god the book. Why.

Money

Max price: $159 for Merrily We Roll Along (worth it, esp w/ how prices jumped later in the run. All my friends who put off buying, ha. Wait for the proshot to release)

Min price: $20 for Leni's Last Lament (not worth it, boring to sit through this unfunny monologue)

Majority <$66: dreading aging now. my discounts.

77% marked as worth it

Misc:

Possibly best theater exp: Ragtime, the day after the election: was running on 3 hours of sleep (incredibly jetlagged, less the election) and everyone was so emotional in the audience - so many mid-show standing ovations.

Prob worst theater exp: I'm Almost There, where a girl fell asleep on me when she could have leaned the other way on her friend

Dipped toes into the bootleg community, watched the gender-flipped production Company (2021) and spent a week kicking myself for not seeing irl

Friend won a ticket to the Hadestown 5 year anniversary party, which was strange, but kinda interesting to be at

Favorite staging: Guys and Dolls - saw on the West End and the immersive staging + raising and lowering sections were so cool

Top plays: Job (tech girlie goes reddit boston marathon hunter) or The Hills of California or The Welkin

Worst plays: McNeal, Leni's Last Lament, and this one's more due to expectations/mood but Company of Man

Worst Musicals: Water for Elephants, The Connector, Safety Not Guaranteed

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[ilikereadingactually]

Archangels of Funk

Archangels of Funk by Andrea Hairston

this is a tricky book to review! i liked it, let's start there. it took me a while to get into a groove with it, but we got there together, this book and i, and then at the end i got weepy which is always a plus. but i somehow read the entire thing not knowing that it's a sequel, or at the very least a followup, to two of Hairston's other books—which did clear up for me why i felt a bit lost most of the time while reading it, but which i'm actually glad i didn't know, because i probably wouldn't have requested the galley otherwise.

happily, i did request the galley, and read it in a few big chunks separated by several weeks, because other tasks got in the way of my fun reading time for a while; the second half of the book really went better for me than the first. i came into it feeling like i was rushed and running behind on deadlines both self-imposed and imposed by the publication date (spoiler: this book has been out for a few weeks already, whoops). that's not my favorite way to jump into any book, but really was hindering me reading this one, which has such a strong rhythm and music that it was like walking out of sync with the beat. i'm a person who walks in rhythm when there's a rhythm, bops when there's music (and often when the music is just in my head), and who reads best and most immersively when i can just let the prose carry me along. after totally blowing past the pub date and being busy-then-sick, i came back to it with a much more relaxed and open mind, and i had a great time. tl;dr, this is very much a book to read when nothing's pressing on you and you just want to float on feeling.

Hairston presents an imaginable future not too far from our present, after Water Wars have widened class (and, because they are inevitably linked, racial) divides into high tech walled communities and the folks who build their communities outside the reach of marketing and surveillance. we experience this world through shifting povs, including Cinnamon Jones, a pushing-sixty coder, farmer, performer, hoodoo practitioner, and community leader; her two dogs, each of whom is a bit more than a regular dog in their own unique ways; Indigo, a young goth who gives us a sense of this world outside of Cinnamon's farm and her immediate circle; and the Circus Bots, three performing robots possessed of powerful AI and modeled after Cinnamon's grandparents and great aunt, elders who continue to pleasantly haunt the narrative. and tying all this together is the mysterious Taiwo, who is perhaps a human war vet or a magician or a loa spirit or an alien, a top-hatted presence bringing unreality and real safety to the ensemble cast simultaneously.

it feels rare to me to read a story where AIs are pushing love and learning and creating community; where ghosts (in this case, haints) are a reassuring and life-affirming presence. those elements together, and mixed with straight up magic, feel very right and even more rare to me, and really encapsulate the ways in which this story is about both past and future, about celebration and revelation, about stage magic and real magic and technology and love, and what those things create together.

the deets

how i read it: as i mentioned, this was an e-galley from NetGalley that i'm very grateful to have had access to, even though i did not actually manage to read it before it was published. but i liked it enough that this is one i will probably buy for myself and definitely give as a gift to a friend also!

try this if you: dig really musical prose, enjoy a book where you have to just go with the flow, love a sweet slow pace, or were ever or still are a weird performing arts person. also i bet the audiobook of this is a banger.

some bits i really liked: relatable Cinnamon moments

The straw bale sugar shack made Cinnamon want a stack of blueberry pancakes with lots of syrup and butter. Jugs of maple lined the walls. Her mouth watered at maple candy, cookies, biscuits and cream pies. There was also maple relish, and maple suckers formed into weasel sculptures with mint-green eyes. Goodies for Festival.

___

"Reverse the curse, ImagiNation! Who cares? Why do I put myself through theatre misery?"

___

Cinnamon was a righteous rebel, a champion of the people. Secretly, she also felt superior to comfy, gullible users who'd been hacked and deep faked from day one, who thought they controlled their feeds, their fates, who believed they made up their own minds. Nobody made up their own mind. Mind was always a community affair.

___

"Getting old, you haunt your own self," she explained.

___

Dark days We know that Truth under the gun I ain't waiting For justice to be done I'ma be my own light And shine I'ma win my own fight Surprise I'ma be my own sun And rise I say Dark days We got that I'ma be my own sun And rise

pub date: May 7, 2024, it's out, go get it!!

[what-gs-watching]

“Sunlight over me, no matter what I do.”

This week on what G’s watching - what G’s listening to. 

This is exciting!

Gang, I told you content is how I apparently digest my feelings, and a big ol’ part of that is music. Always has been, my dad has this crazy extensive collection of albums. When I was a kid he always had something on in the car, or playing from the old stereo in our living room. One of my favorite memories is listening to the Beatles’ White Album with him on long afternoons. He’d let me dance around on his feet, and we’d sing every single one, I was the eight year old who knew the entire thing by heart.

Music is a core fucking memory for me, it’s my dad in a nutshell. I remember one year for Christmas, he gave me a bunch of burned cd’s - all of the Beatles broken up by time period, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell,  a set of discs that included the top songs broken out by month between 1964 and 1968, six in total. The tracks, he told me eventually, perfectly encapsulated the way those different seasons felt to him - The March/April disc really feels like springtime.

If you knew my dad, you’d know that the effort he put into it was much  more than his usual Christmas attempts, which were: my mother buying the gifts and then writing his name on the tag. 

So the point is: music can be an incredible thing and it’s a large part of who I am. I could write an entire post about all of that (and one about the Beatles, and one about Paul McCartney specifically, and one about Adele, and one about Bo Burham…see, I’m nuanced)  but I won’t. Right now, at least. 

Because I want to talk about Fleet Foxes. Specifically, Helplessness Blues.

This album came into my life at a weird time, I’d moved to a new city and was working my first ever real tech job and I was living with my sister, trying to figure my shit out. Which involved coworker-turned-friend drama because at the time I was absolutely not the best person, and it was very early 20’s of me. You know, when everything feels frenetic and you aren’t sure what the fuck you’re supposed to be doing with your life, so you’re just…doing random things, all the things. 

Which made me extremely susceptible to the creeping kind of darkness infused with hope the album has. I have a penchant for indie folk bands. I can’t help it. I fucking love guitar and thrumming drums with violins and shit. It just feels real to me. Authentic. Organic.

So it’s no wonder Fleet Foxes pulled me. I had a couple of their other songs on random playlists but had never attempted to listen to their first release. And then one day I was getting my oil changed, sitting in the waiting room and I read a review of Helplessness Blues in a magazine, probably Rolling Stone. I immediately bought it, which wasn’t really like me at the time - I was deep into stitching together random lists on my ipod, pulling tracks from all over the place, but I felt like I had to.  Thankfully.

I don’t know what it is about this album, but it’s the perfect mix of mauldin, shiny, twisted, uneasy, exciting, overwhelming. It feels like there’s a story to it, it’s cohesive and purposeful, but I couldn’t tell you what the narrative actually is. And that’s probably the point. It’s whatever the story is to you, and man this album for me is angst and questioning and accepting. It’s become one of those perfect albums you can listen to, never skipping a track, because they’re always a little different depending on the mood you’re in.

And right now, I'm in a weird mood. I’m lost in my life again, and angst sounds about right, so I put the album  on this afternoon after I’d finished my unemployment application and tried to harass the pharmacy for my husband, did some laundry, some dishes, random life things. I decided all I wanted to do with my Friday was chill the fuck out, blast Helplessness Blues through my airpods, and just, be with myself, and  something familiar. Inside my own brain, but with something comforting, lulling me in the background. 

I wanted to wrap myself up in something, and this was the perfect choice. Apparently one of my coping mechanisms is to just put some music on and let it overwhelm me, turning the volume up as high as I can tolerate, and singing along as needed at the top of my lungs. It’s honestly therapeutic. 

That’s what Helplessness Blues is good for. Because it’s quite a production. You can get lost in the story and it’ll morph into whatever you need at the time. Today it’s a squirming  sense of unease, but also triumph. It’s so good.

I could probably talk about all of the tracks, I’m not going to lie, but that sounds exhausting; they’re still lulling my brain right now and I don’t feel like I could pick out each one well enough, they flow together too well. 

However, The Shrine / The Argument is fucking ambitious. It’s so many different things all at once and it’s almost confusing as one song but eventually it’s really, really not. It’s weird and it ends with a horrible cacophony but then delivers really soft and agonizing violins. It has some of my favorite lyrics from the entire album:

In the morning waking up to terrible sunlight / All diffuse like skin abuse the sun is half its size

When you talk you hardly even look in my eyes

In the doorway holding every letter that I wrote / In the driveway pulling away putting on your coat

In the ocean washing off my name from your throat

Because, who hasn’t felt like that? It’s a really specific loss. How else can you say something like that? 

This is clearly getting away from me, but that’s okay. This is what I wanted to do today. I don’t do this very often, Helplessness Blues isn’t in my regular rotation, because it deserves to be listened to and I don’t always have that kind of time. I’m thankful that I do today though, I’m almost through my second rotation, and it's helping. I’m updating the story that it is, for me. Next time I listen to it, it’ll remind me of this stupid thing I’m going through and all that I am right now, a little bit. 

For example: listening to Blue Spotted Tail was very Crowley and Aziraphale today.  That’s apparently where I am, so now it’s part of the story. 

Why in the night sky are the lights hung? Why is the earth movin’ around the sun? Floating in the vacuum with no purpose not a one…

Poor little Antony J.

 Why is life made only for to end? Why do I do all this waiting then? Why this frightened part of me that's fated to pretend?

So. If you need to feel ways about things (we all do, now and again, right) this album will do it for you. And this is a terrible love letter to it, but just…trust me.

[carz4usauto]

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Not all dealerships are created equal, so take time to read reviews and check dealership ratings. Websites like Google, Yelp, and DealerRater can provide insights from previous customers, highlighting a dealership’s customer service, pricing practices, and transparency.

2. Compare Inventory Options

Look for dealerships with a wide variety of both new and used inventory. Larger dealerships often have more options, including certified pre-owned vehicles and high-demand new models. Many NJ dealerships allow you to browse inventory online, making it easy to compare vehicles and narrow down your choices before visiting.

3. Explore Financing and Trade-In Options

Most NJ dealerships offer flexible financing options, including lease and loan programs. It’s worth checking if they offer pre-qualification tools on their websites so you can estimate monthly payments and budget accordingly. If you plan to trade in an existing vehicle, inquire about trade-in values and consider getting multiple appraisals to ensure you’re getting the best deal.

Tips for Buying New Cars in NJ

1. Watch for Seasonal Promotions

New Jersey dealerships often run sales events during major holidays, like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, where you might find discounts on new vehicles. End-of-year clearance sales, when dealerships aim to make room for the new year’s models, can also lead to substantial savings.

2. Understand Dealer Fees

NJ dealerships may charge fees for documentation, delivery, or vehicle preparation. Ask for a detailed breakdown of these fees so you understand the total cost before committing. While some fees are non-negotiable, understanding them upfront helps you avoid surprises.

3. Test Drive Multiple Models

With so many models available, it’s beneficial to test drive a few to see which suits you best in terms of comfort, performance, and handling. Don’t hesitate to request a longer test drive if possible; this gives you a better feel for the vehicle on various roads and at different speeds.

Tips for Buying Used Cars in NJ

1. Request a Vehicle History Report

Ask for a CARFAX or AutoCheck report for any used car you’re considering. These reports provide crucial information about a vehicle’s accident history, maintenance records, and previous ownership, helping you avoid potential problems.

2. Look for Certified Pre-Owned Options

Many NJ dealerships offer certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles that have been rigorously inspected, come with warranties, and offer additional perks. While CPO cars can be pricier than non-certified used cars, the added quality assurance is often worth it.

3. Inspect the Vehicle Thoroughly

Don’t hesitate to inspect both the exterior and interior carefully. Look for any signs of wear and tear, and check under the hood for potential issues. If you’re not comfortable doing this yourself, consider hiring a mechanic to give the car a thorough inspection before purchase.

Negotiation Tips for NJ Car Dealerships

Regardless of whether you’re buying new or used, being prepared to negotiate can help you get the best price.

Do Your Research: Understand the market value of the vehicle you're interested in, including any additional features.

Request Price Breakdowns: Dealerships often include add-ons, such as extended warranties or gap insurance. Request a breakdown of costs and decline any extras you don’t need.

Ask About Extras: Sometimes, dealerships will include free maintenance, extended warranties, or other perks as part of the sale. It doesn’t hurt to ask!

Final Thoughts

New Jersey car dealerships offer a diverse inventory, great financing options, and plenty of new and used vehicles to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a brand-new car with the latest features or a reliable used vehicle that fits your budget, NJ dealerships provide an excellent marketplace for car buyers. By researching dealerships, timing your purchase, and negotiating effectively, you can find the ideal vehicle for your needs and drive away feeling confident in your choice.

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Buy Car Lightings Online at the Lowest Price: A Comprehensive Guide

Car lighting is an essential aspect of vehicle safety, aesthetics, and functionality. Whether you're upgrading for better visibility, adding a personal touch to your vehicle's style, or replacing damaged lights, purchasing car lighting can significantly enhance your driving experience. In recent years, more people are choosing to buy car lighting online due to the convenience, variety, and competitive prices offered by e-commerce platforms. This guide explores how to Buy Car Lightings Online at the Lowest Price while ensuring quality and performance.

Why Car Lighting Matters

Car lights are not just a cosmetic upgrade; they play a vital role in ensuring safety on the road. Headlights, taillights, fog lights, and interior lighting are all essential components that improve visibility for both the driver and others on the road. High-quality lighting systems help you see better at night, during harsh weather conditions, or in poorly lit areas. They also ensure that your car is visible to other drivers, reducing the risk of accidents.

Types of Car Lighting

When buying car lighting online from Carzex, it's crucial to know the different types available to suit your needs:

Headlights: These are the most critical lights for any vehicle. They come in different forms, such as halogen, LED, and HID (High-Intensity Discharge). LED and HID lights are popular for their brightness and energy efficiency, while halogens are more affordable but less durable.

Taillights: These lights are located at the rear of the car and signal braking and turning. LED taillights are a popular choice due to their brightness and long lifespan.

Fog Lights: Fog lights provide better visibility in foggy or misty conditions. They are typically mounted lower on the car to prevent glare.

Interior Lights: Interior lighting can range from overhead lights to ambient lighting for a modern touch. LED strips and bulbs are often used to create a cozy or high-tech atmosphere inside the car.

Signal Lights: Turn signals and hazard lights are essential for communication with other drivers on the road.

Auxiliary Lights: These are additional lights, like off-road lights or work lights, that provide extra illumination for specific situations.

Benefits of Buying Car Lightings Online

Wide Range of Options: Online platforms offer a vast selection of car lighting from various brands. You can compare models, styles, and prices easily without having to visit multiple stores.

Competitive Pricing: One of the primary reasons people opt to buy online is the lower prices. Many online retailers offer discounts, flash sales, or bulk purchasing options that reduce the overall cost of car lighting.

Convenience: Shopping online allows you to browse through different types of lighting from the comfort of your home. Many websites also provide customer reviews and detailed product descriptions, making it easier to make an informed decision.

Easy Returns and Warranties: Reputable online stores often offer flexible return policies and warranties, ensuring that you get the right product or can easily replace faulty ones.

Tips to Get the Best Price Online

Compare Prices Across Websites: Different online retailers may offer the same product at different prices. Make sure to compare prices across multiple websites to ensure you're getting the best deal.

Look for Discounts and Coupons: Many e-commerce websites offer discount codes, seasonal sales, and promotional deals. Always check if there are any available before making a purchase.

Check Shipping Costs: Some websites may offer lower product prices but charge high shipping fees. Always calculate the total cost, including shipping, to avoid surprises.

Buy in Bulk: If you need multiple lights, buying in bulk can often result in additional savings.

Read Reviews: Customer reviews can help you determine whether the product offers good value for money and whether it meets your expectations.

In conclusion, choosing to Buy Car Lightings Online at Lowest Price offers convenience, variety, and competitive pricing. By comparing prices, seeking discounts, and choosing the right retailer, you can find high-quality car lights at the lowest price, ensuring your vehicle is safe, stylish, and functional. For more details, check https://carzex.com/product-category/car-lightings/.

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Solis Compact Tractor Allows Farmers To Customize Their Machines For Specific Tasks.

In ancient times, man used to do farming the traditional way and it was a total labour-intensive job. It involved huge amounts of time, sweat, and efforts. But as time evolved, so did the technology and the best Compact Tractors for Sale came into the light that turned labour intensive operations into capital intensive and smart ones. This growth in the farm machinery helped in high production with less effort.

In most of the regions of India, our farmers depend on monsoon, which determines whether they can grow their crop or not, for that reason smart farming is a need along with smart agriculture tractor. It is an essential element as it will help farmers to enhance their production and gain better returns and compact farm tractors are a boon to the farmers in this vertical.

SOLIS deploys and leverages an in-house high-tech training centre to impart knowledge and training about compact tractors including product specifications, maintenance, and optimum utilization to employees, business partners, and customers. The young and fast-growing agriculture tractors company globally, SOLIS has reached the milestone of more than One Lac twenty-five thousand strong customer base with a prominent presence in more than 150+ countries in a short time, which reflects the brand equity, for the makers of the best compact tractor. Trusted and preferred all around, Solis is providing value-for-money products and customer-friendly services worldwide.

If you own a farm or property, a tractor is essential machinery that is necessary to help with the daily tasks and operations in your farms. Selecting the perfect tractor means having one that is relative to the size of your property. Buy compact tractor that is able to do the job without giving you back-aching troubles and without taking over your entire property. But before you buy compact tractor figure out what your tractor will be used for, whether it’s for ploughing, cutting hay, moving hay or pallets of feed, mowing grass or any other operation. So, figuring out exactly what your tractor will be used for should be the starting point. Since tractors are an important part of farm mechanization and ensure greater output, lookout for Solis reviews, as it would help you to determine which tractor would be suitable for your specific farm requirements.

Many horizons, including agricultural farms, industries, and constructional sites, benefit from the use of compact tractors. These tractors are the best companion for varied operations such as landscaping businesses, property management, farm maintenance and much more. Attach ideal implements to these tractors and they are unrivalled on the fields and make every task smooth and easy. One of the leading tractor manufacturing companies of these mighty machines is SOLIS. This company engineer’s tractor that is highly durable, reliable, and efficient, bringing a whole lot of utility and productivity wherever they’re employed.

An orchard is known as the process of plantation of trees or shrubs to maintain food production. When used in orchards and vineyards, a compact tractor can be ideal for the same purpose, given that compact tractors are designed specifically to fit in small and narrow farm spaces. Speaking of narrow spaces, you can also go for Solis N75 & N90 narrow tractors for your endeavours in orchard and vineyard operations. These two masterpieces can transform all your efforts into effective results in less time and with less fuel consumption.

What distinguishes the SOLIS tractor manufacturing plant at Hoshiarpur from the facilities of competition companies is that the latter manufactures parts from outside while the former manufactures 80% of its parts in-house. This feature of Solis Tractors keeps the prices in control, making them more affordable than the other competitors in the market. Moreover, it enables the company to customize its parts as per market offerings and customer demands –adding more flexibility and convenience for farmers worldwide.

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Shortly Link Review – All-In-One URL Shortener Platform

Welcome to my Shortly Link Review, This is a genuine user-based Shortly Link review, in which I will discuss the features, upgrades, price, demo, and bonuses, how Shortly Link can benefit you, and my own personal opinion. In just 22 seconds, we can “shortly blast” any link for PERMANENT FREE Traffic, and we don’t require any experience, email list, or technical skills.

Are you fed up with paying steep monthly fees for link management tools that don’t deliver? Looking for a way to optimize your marketing strategy and increase your ROI? With superior accuracy, you can now shorten unlimited links and manage unlimited campaigns. Seriously, it’s like magic! Take advantage of Shortly’s special one-time price before the monthly pricing kicks in. Shortly is fully compliant with the latest updates, offering powerful features like custom domains, QR codes, and detailed analytics to enhance your marketing efforts. It’s time to elevate your link management. Shortly delivers everything your business needs at a fraction of the cost, without sacrificing quality. Don’t miss out on upgrading to Shortly Today!

What Is Shortly Link?

Shortly Link is an online tool designed to simplify the process of sharing long URLs.. It simplifies the process of sharing content across various digital platforms.

By providing a clean interface and efficient functionality, Shortly Link helps users save time and improve the overall look of their shared links. Whether you’re an individual looking to share personal content or a business aiming to enhance marketing efforts, Shortly Link offers a convenient solution for managing and tracking your links.

Shortly Link Review: Overview

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Find the Best Deals on Shelf Company for Sale

Unlocking Opportunities with Shelf Companies

Are you searching for the perfect shelf company for sale? Whether you're an entrepreneur ready to launch a new venture or an established business seeking to expand, finding the right shelf company can be a game-changer. Shelf companies offer numerous advantages, including established credit histories and a head start on business operations. But how do you find the best deals on a shelf company for sale? Let’s explore some key strategies to help you make an informed decision.

Why Choose a Shelf Company?

Shelf companies, also known as aged corporations, are businesses that have been legally registered but have had no significant operations or financial activities. One of the major benefits of buying a shelf company is that it often comes with an already-established credit history. This can be invaluable for securing loans or contracts more easily. Additionally, an aged corporation can lend your business an aura of credibility and stability from the get-go.

Top Tips for Finding the Best Deals

Research Reputable Sources

When looking for a shelf company for sale, start by researching reputable sources. Look for companies that have a solid track record and positive customer reviews. Websites specializing in shelf companies, such as WholesaleShelfCorporations.com, offer a variety of options, from companies with minimal history to those with a rich background. By comparing offerings, you can find a deal that aligns with your business goals.

Consider the Company’s History

Not all shelf companies are created equal. Some may have more extensive histories, which could provide greater advantages in terms of credit and reputation. When evaluating potential purchases, consider factors such as the company’s age and any prior business activities. For example, a shelf company with a few years of history might offer more credibility than one that has just been registered.

Check the Price

Prices for shelf companies can vary widely depending on their age, history, and additional services included. Be sure to compare prices from different sources and understand what is included in the cost. Are there any additional fees for transferring ownership or updating company details? Understanding the total cost will help you avoid any hidden surprises.

Verify Legal Status

Ensure that the shelf company you are interested in is in good standing. Check that there are no outstanding legal issues or unpaid taxes associated with the company. This step is crucial to avoid inheriting any potential problems that could affect your business.

Examples and Insights

Imagine you're launching a tech startup and need a company with an established credit history to secure funding. Purchasing a shelf company with several years of operation could significantly improve your chances of getting a loan. On the other hand, if you're opening a small boutique, a newer shelf company might suffice. The key is to match the company’s history with your specific needs.

The Right Shelf Company for You

Finding the best deal on a shelf company for sale involves careful consideration and research. By understanding your needs, comparing options, and verifying the company’s history, you can make a well-informed decision. Remember, a well-chosen shelf company can provide a strong foundation for your business, offering advantages that go beyond just having a name on paper.

Conclusion

In summary, investing in a shelf company can provide a strategic advantage for your business, whether you're starting fresh or expanding. By focusing on reputable sources, understanding the company’s history, and checking legal status, you can find the best deals available. For those looking to explore a range of shelf companies for sale, WholesaleShelfCorporations.com offers a comprehensive selection and expert guidance to help you make the best choice for your business needs.

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Website Value Calculator

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, knowing the value of your website is crucial. Whether you're looking to sell, attract investors, or simply understand your market position, a website value calculator can provide valuable insights. But what exactly is a website value calculator, and why should you use one? Let's dive into the world of website valuation.

What is a Website Value Calculator?

A website value calculator is a tool designed to estimate the monetary value of a website. By analyzing various metrics, it provides an approximate value based on traffic, revenue, domain authority, and other key factors. This tool is essential for anyone involved in buying or selling websites, as it offers a quick and comprehensive evaluation.

Why Should You Use a Website Value Calculator?

Using a website value calculator has several benefits. For website owners, it provides a clear picture of their asset's worth, helping them make informed decisions about selling or improving their site. For potential buyers, it offers a transparent view of what they're investing in, ensuring they get the best value for their money.

Key Metrics in Website Valuation

Understanding the metrics used in website valuation is key to interpreting the results accurately. Here are the primary factors considered:

Traffic Metrics

Monthly Visitors: The number of unique visitors your website attracts each month.

Page Views: The total number of pages viewed on your site within a given period.

Financial Metrics

Revenue: The income generated from your website, including ads, sales, and subscriptions.

Profit Margins: The difference between your revenue and expenses, highlighting your profitability.

Domain Authority and SEO

Domain Authority: A score that predicts your website's ability to rank on search engines.

Backlink Profile: The quality and quantity of external links pointing to your website.

User Engagement

Bounce Rate: The percentage of visitors who leave your site after viewing only one page.

Average Session Duration: The average time users spend on your website per visit.

How to Use a Website Value Calculator

Using a website value calculator is straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Choose a Calculator: Select a reputable website value calculator tool.

Enter Your URL: Input your website’s URL.

Provide Additional Data: Some calculators may ask for details like revenue and traffic stats.

Analyze the Results: Review the estimated value and the metrics used to calculate it.

Popular tools include Flippa, Empire Flippers, and WorthOfWeb, each offering unique features and insights.

Top Website Value Calculators in 2024

Let's take a look at some of the top website value calculators available in 2024:

Flippa: Known for its comprehensive valuation reports and marketplace integration.

Empire Flippers: Offers detailed insights and a marketplace for buying and selling websites.

WorthOfWeb: Provides quick valuations and in-depth analytics.

Each tool has its strengths, so choose one that best suits your needs.

Case Studies: Real-World Examples

Real-world examples highlight the practical use of website value calculators. For instance, a blogger managed to sell their website for a substantial profit by using Flippa's valuation tool to set a competitive price. Similarly, a tech startup used Empire Flippers to attract investors by showcasing their website’s value.

Factors Influencing Website Value

Several factors can influence the value of a website:

Content Quality

Unique, high-quality content is crucial for attracting and retaining visitors. Websites with original and engaging content tend to have higher valuations.

Market Trends

The value of a website can be significantly affected by market trends. Websites in growing industries often fetch higher prices.

Technological Advancements

Technological advancements can impact website valuation. For example, sites that are mobile-optimized and use the latest web technologies are typically valued higher.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Avoid these common mistakes when using a website value calculator:

Overestimating Traffic: Ensure your traffic data is accurate and verifiable.

Ignoring Expenses: Consider all costs associated with running your website, as these can impact profitability and overall value.

Tips to Increase Your Website's Value

If you’re looking to boost your website’s value, consider these tips:

Improving SEO

On-Page SEO: Optimize your content, meta tags, and URL structure.

Off-Page SEO: Build a robust backlink profile through guest posts and partnerships.

Enhancing User Experience

Mobile Optimization: Ensure your site is mobile-friendly.

Fast Loading Times: Improve your site's loading speed to enhance user satisfaction and SEO.

Conclusion

In conclusion, a website value calculator is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to understand or increase their website's worth. By analyzing key metrics and avoiding common pitfalls, you can make informed decisions that benefit your online presence. Whether you’re selling, buying, or simply curious, knowing your website’s value is a game-changer.

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Luxury Home Buying Tips You Need to Know

What defines a luxury home? Well, many things, but in simple terms it is a high priced, large sized home that contains luxurious and expensive amenities and equipment such as a swimming pool, jacuzzi, home theatre, custom home gym etc. Its location will also affect its standing. For example, waterfront lands and villas for sale in Sri Lanka are generally considered as luxury properties.

Some common aspects of a luxury home include:

An architect designed and well-built home.

One that is built using high quality materials.

Has better finishes.

Is aesthetically pleasing.

Is located in a good neighbourhood, with other similar houses.

Is located within a prestigious community.

Luxury homes can come in many different types, including:

Estates.

Townhouses.

Single-family homes.

Apartments.

Villas

If you are interested in a home of this type, it is best to partner with reputed real estate companies in Sri Lanka that can get you the best options. It will also be far easier and less time-consuming dealing with an experienced company, than trying to find one yourself.

Why to people buy luxury homes?

If these types of homes are so expensive, then why are more and more people trying to own them? Here are a few reasons for this trend:

Lifestyle changes: As people move on in life, their aspirations and goals change. For some people, as they go higher up in their careers, they may want to have things in their life that portray that opulence. For others, it may be a total change of scenery when it comes to living styles.

Location: These types of properties are located in prime locations, within high end communities. They may want to get away from the chaos of certain locations and move to the serene environment that is offered by a high-end property.

Better security: These types of houses are equipped with the very latest and best security systems and measures, which may be appealing to some people.

Modern amenities: These types of properties have all modern amenities and equipment, which make life much easier for those living there. From smart devices to high tech equipment, large swimming pools to personal gyms, the life of the opulent are to be awed.

High quality: These houses are designed and constructed to the highest possible quality, using only the best materials.

Greater privacy: They offer far better privacy than living within an apartment building or housing community.

Tips on buying a luxury home

Choose a good realtor: As we mentioned before it is essential that you find yourself a good real estate company that can find the ideal house for you. Check with family and friends for a recommendation, or check online reviews. You will be able to find a good company in no time at all.

Define what you consider as luxury: It is important that you properly define what you mean when you think of a luxury home. There is no one definition of this because everyone will have their own perceptions and ideas of what they would like to have in their house. Hence it is essential to note down your exact requirements prior to searching for available properties.

Stick to your budget: It is important to allocate your budget for your purchase, and stick to it no matter what. You may be buying a luxury property, but that does not mean you need to go overboard on the spending.

Have an idea regarding the location: If you have a rough idea regarding the location you want to live in, it will be much easier for you to search for your new home.

Personally visit the prospective property: If you are interested in any specific property, it is best to go there personally and have a look at it, don’t just go with the photos. Getting a home inspection done by a professional is also important because you will be able to detect any issues with the house and get them rectified prior to buying it.

Check zooming documents: It is always good to have a look at government zoning plans for specific locations, since there could be highways or other structures planned for the future which may run through the property you are interested in.

Check on property taxes: Property taxes for luxury residences can be quite high, hence it is always better to check these details prior to making a decision.

Negotiate: You should never say ok to the first price you get from a seller, no matter how much you love the property you see. Always negotiate. If you are working with a real estate company, let them know that you would prefer a better price on the property.

Have patience: Finding the ideal home or property is not an easy one, and may take some time. Hence it is important that you have a bit of patience when searching for real estate, and not go about it in a hurry. Rushed decisions could be bad ones, so take your time.

Elevating yourself to a luxurious living standard is the dream of many people, and they achieve this dream by moving into a luxurious property in a prime location, that is consistent with their lifestyle changes. One thing to remember when searching for real estate like this is to do your research well. Sometimes sellers may be putting their properties for sale because of certain problems or issues, which, with this type of real estate, could turn out to be quite expensive to resolve. After all, you are paying good money to purchase a good piece of real estate for you and your family.

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