#blog rates for ts

[ofcrime]

Coming back to tumblr after 8 years like, hey it’s me, were you my blog of the month runner up in June 2013?

[hauntedfalcon]

I missed it this spring, so here's a little reminder that:

the Organization for Transformative Works' most recent accessible cash assets (end of year 2022) total over 2.7 million dollars.

2023 budgeted legal advocacy funds totaled $5,491. actual spending in that category (screencap taken from the 2023 Actual column of the 2024 budget posted this spring) was $438.14.

this money went to productivity tools. $0 was spent in 2023 on filing fees or travel expenses.

for some reason, the 2023 budget update post on the OTW's blog used the estimated number instead of the final number. why? we don't know.

the OTW remains committed to not diversifying its funding sources or investing its reserves, having abandoned repeated claims that it was attempting to do so in previous years.

in conclusion, this nonprofit does not need your money. thank you for your time.

[remythologise]

2023 fujoshi wrapped

you got baited 24 times

you debated the difference between queer-coding, queerbaiting and censorship in the comments section 4 times

you revisited fanfiction for 7 hit ships from the 2000s

you got blocked 5 times for tagging paragraphs of old man yaoi ship meta on unrelated text posts

you played 585 hours of video games for a combined total of 10 minutes of gay subtext and/or sex scenes

you judged a BL manga or light novel by its cover 948 times

you told 39 friends to watch 3 gay tv shows that are 'actually really really well written and enjoyable and not just gay' and 0 of them did

[veliseraptor]

ambitious goals for this evening

write three sentences in something

not cry (more than already have)

ambitious goals for tomorrow

write three sentences in something

do the rest of the necessary accounting for month's budget (😬)

call mechanic

not cry in any meetings at work

start the psychiatrist search

transfer data from old computer to new computer (seriously!!!)

[lovelyzimmer]

A story based off of lies that were told. No one is safe here, everyone is harboring some dark secret about themselves, and someone knows what’s happening here in the city…

I will say this story is for readers +21. It contains Mature themes, which includes but not limited to vulgar languages, sexual content, emotional/physical/sexual abuse, violence, drugs, gaslighting, and much much more. This story is purely based on my own creations, this is not based off of true events. In most cases I will add a T.W. ⚠️ beforehand if I feel the post needs it as a warning. But other then that take this post as a warning for the future contents that lies ahead, because this isn’t one of those “cute” sims story’s. I’m just telling a story using my sims as the actors. Other then that I hope you enjoy this new story and if you want you can follow me on Instagram @solaricrose for a faster update on the story. Thanks!

-Desi

This story will start next week 🤭. Hope you’re ready to enjoy this rollercoaster of a story.

[butternutsquashthesenutz]

RWRB hcs probably pt. 1-

•After they get married everyone (mostly June and Nora) started calling Alex princess. Like, "shut up, princess"

•Henry has read MANY fanfics and written several of his own. This includes a secret five chapter story about him and Alex that stays hidden in the depths of his computer

•I know Taylor Swift is a controversial topic in this fandom, but you cannot tell me Henry "queer historian, writer, and dramatic gay boy" would not jam out to and cry over ts songs alone in his room

•David loves cuddling with Alex, and Henry calls him a traitor, but really he finds it adorable

•Alex has definitely brought some feral animal home that he found on the street hoping to save it and raise it as a pet, and then Henry made him give it to the shelter and he cried all night

•June and Nora get a cat. That's it. They're just cat moms

•When Pez, June, and Nora are all in the same place, they are most likely gonna sleep together

•Phillip gets better and he and Henry are able to work on mending their relationship after Mary dies and neither of them have to deal with her manipulation and abuse

•Alex posts lots of thirst traps, and Henry dies every time

•Alex calls Henry lots of pet names I'm Spanish, and also just in general talks to him a lot in Spanish. Henry has very low understanding of what Alex is saying for the first couple years, but he still melts

•Henry eventually tries to learn Spanish and after a while he can carry a conversation. Oscar often makes fun of his pronunciation though

•Alex is an apple user Henry is an android user. They argue about it often

•Alex's shit got rocked when Hamilton came out. He saw it 10 times

•They continue to have a New Year's party for several years after Ellen leaves office.

•They have a daughter and a son, the son is Henry and June's biologically, and the daughter's Alex and Bea's biologically. Both are referred to as aunt though. Also they used IVF not sex, just to be clear.

•When Alex turns 35, a petition is spread around social media trying to get him to run for president. It gets double the needed signatures, but he doesn't end up running.

•Alex usually tops, but not always. Henry is usually more dominant though.

•I know in cannon Bea gets married to someone (presumably a man) but I hc that she's also gay and meets a girl whose picking her friend up from and na meeting. (Idk, I have a whole story set out for Bea's love life)

•Not really a hc, but Henry has def ridden Alex while wearing a cowboy hat

•Pez always buys the children of the super six super lavish and expensive gifts when ever he visits, and becomes the favorite of the aunts and uncles

•After their first fight once married, Alex has a huge panic attack thinking they won't make it together, but Henry calms him down and it doesn't happen again

•Zhara and Shaan have a daughter who is the scariest little girl in the world. Alex is legitimately scared to get on her bad side.

•David has his own insta account and he has many photos in little outfits

•Henry and Alex write letters to each other every time one of them has to go somewhere for work, just for old times sake

•Henry's first novel absolutely kills all the queer teens, and is basically that universe's RWRB

•Alex often steals Henry's Jaffa cakes and won't ever admit it. Henry knows, and he finds it adorable

•Ever so often Alex will get super into some new topic and do loads of research, and write essays or make presentations on it and then share it with Henry so he can teach him everything he now knows.

•Lowkey canon, but Henry's a Maurauders era fan

•He's also a Tumblr girly and has had a secret blog for years

•The super six do slideshow nights, here's an example of one of those nights: Henry: People from History You Didn't Know Where Queer, Nora: The Statistical Likelihood of Each of Us Releasing a Rap Album, Pez: Rating Everyone's Exes, Bea: The Most Embarrassing Stories About Henry I Can Think of, Alex: Hottest Politicians Around the World, June: The Most Embarrassing Stories About Alex I Can Think of (Her and Bea worked together)

•Occasionally Henry will use an American term (like saying chips when he meant crisps) and Alex will use a British term (like jumper instead of sweater), and both get very upset when it happens (whoever didn't slip up finds it hilarious)

•They joke around whenever a gossip site releases an article about their relationship, like, "oh look, I've apparently left you and headed back to England after you cheated on me" "oh, good for you, that was a rude thing for me to do"

[vividracing]

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[maiverie]

moot game idea what if u put your moots (and you or maybe their bias) in a prompt generator && rate the likelihoods ^^

hi anon so sorry this took so long to reply to AAA

here r a few quick ones ( + me & heeseung cos it’s MY blog and i’m allowed to be delulu too 🤭) hope u liked this anon i actually had sm w these they’re so cute 😭

solid 9/10 i think heeseung lowkey this type of guy 😭 posting his gfs pictures everywhere and commenting on all her posts to assert his dominance 🤩 flirting w her in the comments 😀 but anyway i docked a point to keep myself in check n make sure i dont go full delusional lmfaooo

@ctrlemis 10/10 SOOBIN RESPECTFUL BOY AWARDDDD 🤭 i can see him being very attentive toward cultural customs and open to learning 🥹💞 CUTIE He deserves a smooch

@flwrshee -8374939/10 nahh fuck this i’m jealous I DIDNT GET THIS ONE W HEESEUNG WHAT THE FUCK WHY IS THIS SOSOSOOSOSS CUTE FUCKYOOOUUUUUUUY????????( 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 this is bsssss heeseung doesn’t even own a phone 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

@chiyuv 197392/10 THIS IS CRAZYYYYYYY i can def picture user chiyuv having that kind of rizz 🤓 THE OUTWARD FLIRTING is so real i’m pre sure i once saw cael tweet about wanting to meet heeseung so she can aggressively tell him he has pretty eyes 😭😭

@reivrze 100/10 HAHEJWJDJWKSJHAJA THIS MADE ME LAYGH LIKE WHY CAN I PICTURE HOON GOING VIRAL FOR A MEME SAURRRYYYY he just has a memeable face idk😭😭😭 i can def picture miyu/hoon having that goofy friends to lovers dynamic

@shinsou-rii 10/10 THIS IS SO CUTE N FUNNY SO ROMCOM I CAN DEF PICTURE THIS ??? like ri would definitely beat ts out of childhood bf!sunghoon 😭😭😭 I CAN JUST IMAGINE IT HAJDJSJS AND UR LIL SISTERS JOINING IN ON THE SNOW FIGHT TOO??? so cute i love this prompt

@haerinz 19372/10 this is gen so FUCKINGcute AND SO REAL LIKE YES ??? JUNGWON WOULD LROBABLY BE GETTING UP EARLY TO GO DANCE PRACTIce or smth and then feel bad for making noises in the kitchen 😭😭 FAE WOULD STUMBLE OUT THE ROOM IN CONFUSION 😭😭 jungwon would probably kiss her on the forehead as an apology 😭😭 ok i need to stop herE

[hergan416]

@xokiddo tagged me in this post and I actually didn't miss it I am just behind on replies and such.

(replies?? hergie are you still running an RP blog you don't know about? ANYWAY I'm behind.)

The general premise is to post recaps of our favorite works that we've written for the year and then tag some folks.

If you take this meme from me, please do like I did here and create your own post, tagging me. Don't add on as a reblog to this post. Sorry I'm Old and Resist Change.

Lets tag some writers...

@nenya85 @winxhelina @kaibacorpintern @touchmycoat @mydetheturk @user-needs-new-hyperfixation @seeingteacupsindragons (I know you don't do fanfiction but if you want to promo some of your original writings you put on tumblr or something else?) @leviathiane @sakuplumeria @rivaltagonist @vitya-nikiforova and anyone else who wants to!

Fics below the cut!

Poison Paradise (sherlouis, rated E(xplicit), background alwill)

I thought I couldn't stick with a longfic before this. Seriously. Thank EVERYONE so much for the reception on this. This is perhaps the thing I am most proud of from this year.

Malafide (sherliam, rated M(ature), drug use)

I think this is stylistically my best work this year. I actually put in effort into figuring out why I wanted to tell the story I was telling, into the word choice and description, into making sure it behaved "as intended." It tries to actually say something, and I believe it succeeds. Although it is also a bit of a "mortifying ordeal of being known" work for me too.

Gravitational Pull May Vary (various pairings, chapters have ratings ranging from T(een) to E(xplicit) and are each standalone)

I'm so glad I chose to write a bunch of short stories for Albert's birthday. It was a very fun exercise, and I got to try out a bunch of pairings I haven't otherwise written. I hope to repeat the experience with different characters at some point.

Relay / What Louis Wants (M(ature) & (Explicit), alwill and moriarthree)

I regret not continuing more of this series -- it is fun and I still have additional headcanons I want to describe via a third fic (or more). I just have so many other wips now. I really enjoyed Louis' perspective in the first chapter of What Louis Wants, and I really think I managed to capture what I wanted of the AW relationship very well in Relay, it wasn't just smut.

Midnight Stroll (E(xplicit), louiliam with background sherliam, dubcon/non-con, somnophilia)

I just want to add something from my more recent ... uh "horny era" [don't ask me how it go hornier] and honestly-- this one is dark and probably not for everyone. But I had fun writing it, and there are some things that were premises (Like Louis actually being kind of close in size to Sherlock, especially post-TS) that are worth exploring, even if most people might not have chosen this to do it.

[universalcovers]

THE LEADER UC & TS Top in Class Selection ▶ Richard Brandson Vision: A world without the death penalty is a better world

Quoted, Richard Brandson's Blog:

I’ve long spoken up against the death penalty, a punishment so cruel, inhumane, and riddled with error and malice that it should have no place in our modern world. Its proponents claim it deters crime, yet nothing could be further from the truth – and study after study refutes that claim. Look anywhere in the 55 countries that retain the practice: the death penalty doesn’t make communities safer, has no noticeable impact on crime rates, whilst wasting precious resources that could be better used elsewhere.  

The truth is that – more often than not – the death penalty is used as a tool of repression and totalitarian control. Countries like Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Nigeria, and Pakistan hold thousands of people on their death rows – most detained under bogus allegations and convicted without any regard for due process or equality before the law. Many are never executed, but that is not the point. Here, capital punishment is a convenient tool to silence any form of dissent and take inconvenient critics out of circulation.

Even in nations that take pride in the fairness and transparency of their criminal justice system, the death penalty is marred by terrifying institutional failures. In the US, 195 individuals have been exonerated and freed from the country’s death rows since 1973, often the result of new evidence or DNA testing, but also revelations of gross misconduct by investigators and prosecutors. It’s an astonishing statistic: for every eight people that were executed in the US, one innocent person has been freed, often after languishing on death row for decades. With a rate of error so egregious, it is feared that a significant number of those that were executed may have been innocent, too.

I am particularly troubled by the disproportionate use of the death penalty against those who are often already at the margins of society – ethnic and other minority groups, the poor, or people with intellectual disabilities (note that in many places, those characteristics intersect).

In Uganda, years of anti-gay hate and propaganda fuelled and funded by US evangelical groups have not only forced much of the country’s LGBT+ community into hiding, but a terrifying new “anti-homosexuality” law seeks the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality”. The first individuals have already been charged under this legislation, and I fear that it will lead to a spiral of hate and discrimination.

Iran has seen a sharp rise in the number of those who were brought to trial in the wake of the democracy protests of the last twelve months, following the brutal killing of Mahsa Amini. Dozens have been executed, and hundreds more are feared to be sentenced to die, simply for challenging the corrupt regime and demanding human rights.

Equally disturbing is the repeated use of the death penalty to punish non-violent drug offences, whether in Iran or Singapore. Those executed are almost without exception small-scale traffickers, already at the lowest rungs of the illicit drug supply chain, and often bullied, pressured and coerced by violent drug cartels. Their senseless deaths make no difference to the global drug trade, their ranks are easily replenished by others in similarly dire circumstances.

Having followed capital cases around the world for many years, I think there is neither fairness nor justice in the death penalty. As my friend Bryan Stevenson has pointed out:

It’s an imperfect sentence administered by imperfect people.

And that alone should be reason enough to end it.

[selfdestructivecat]

I posted 8,005 times in 2022

112 posts created (1%)

7,893 posts reblogged (99%)

Blogs I reblogged the most:

counterfeitubiquity

thecrowinacrown

artistically-gay

rukafais

what-is-love-babey-dont-hurt-me

I tagged 1,731 of my posts in 2022

#toh spoilers - 160 posts

#the owl house spoilers - 157 posts

#save - 97 posts

#myasks - 65 posts

#my ramblings - 64 posts

#ask game - 55 posts

#sanders sides - 40 posts

#sanders sides disney trivia saga - 37 posts

#fanart - 36 posts

#ts spoilers - 36 posts

Longest Tag: 118 characters

#i guess where it falls apart is that i think it would be strange to have another side that’s a ‘dark’ version of roman

My Top Posts in 2022:

#5

Part one of “Prinxiety AUs based on games by Greg Lobanov because all of his games are incredible.”

Wandersong is such a special game to me. The story is so moving, and the characters are all so fun! Would 100% recommend! If anyone wants to know more about this game, I’d be happy to share! Like I said, this game means a lot to me, and it would mean the world if I could inspire someone else to pick it up.

I know that the Bard isn’t a perfect fit for Roman, being a pacifist who prefers to avoid fighting at all costs. In all honesty, I can see Audrey being a much better fit for him. But Miriam was literally SCREAMING Virgil, both personality wise and aesthetically, and I thought the idea of a little charismatic Bard, someone who moves people with their songs and wants to be a hero, was also a good fit for our favorite Creative Side.

(And I wanted it to be Prinxiety so badly so shhhhhh)

209 notes - Posted April 6, 2022

#4

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I had the incredible honor of collaborating with @wistful-wish in this year’s @sandersidesbigbang ! You know I can’t resist a good Prinxiety fic. And set in a fantasy AU with half the cast as fae? Virgil as an all-powerful fae prince? Roman as the himbo human prince that Virgil can’t help but fall for? The choice literally made itself for me lol

Go check out Tessa’s fic! She worked SO hard on it and it’s AMAZING!!! Also, go check out the incredible art @briandthemoon did for the fic! It was so cool working alongside such a talented artist, and their art for the fic is absolutely gorgeous!

213 notes - Posted September 9, 2022

#3

100 Kisses

Ao3

A/N: My first fic for this fandom! Of course it had to be Prinxiety because the brainrot is real lol

HUGE thanks to @lovelivingmydreams for reading over it for me! Romance is really hard for me to write (despite how much I love it), so her help was very much appreciated! Thank you so much!

I hope you guys enjoy!

Words: 3023

Rating: T

Genre: Tooth-Rotting Fluff

Pairings: Roman/Virgil (Prinxiety)

Warnings/Triggers: Lots of kissing. I mean, LOTS of kissing. Otherwise, nothing I can think of. This is just pure fluff ^.^

Summary: Roman makes a silly request, not expecting Virgil to agree. Virgil surprises him.

It’s a quiet day in the Mindscape. For once, Thomas is right on schedule, much to Logan’s delight, and he has no appointments to attend or projects to complete for a while. As such, the Sides were all in agreement that Thomas deserves a day or two to himself filled with junk food and mindless television.

Roman usually despises silence. His flavor of creativity is loud, all bright colors and toe-tapping lyrics intended to capture an audience’s attention. He is most confident with a song on his lips, lyrics weaving around him like silk ribbons. He feels strongest with a sword in his hands and a dragon’s roar thrumming in his eardrums, his own battle cry rising to meet it. He is bold with his movements, headstrong in his opinions, and passionate in his actions. He is Prince Roman, brash and striking and loud. And he loves being loud.

But sometimes, he can appreciate the beauty in silence. He can recall an early morning when he had woken up before anyone else, a curious occurrence for a prince who preferred to sleep in. The common room had been drenched in cool tones, the last dregs of night barely clinging on. He had been pouring himself a bowl of cereal, whistling to himself to fill the suffocating stillness, when a soft beam of gold had pierced the darkness like an arrow to a monster’s heart. The tune Roman had been whistling was suddenly caught in his throat as he beheld the most gorgeous sunrise he had ever seen. Suddenly, the silence had presence, as if it were lifting the sun into the sky. Roman couldn’t breathe for a few seconds, afraid that the sound of his breaths would tear into this gorgeous image and send the sun cascading back down to earth.

See the full post

278 notes - Posted April 16, 2022

#2

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Hello I’d like to report an attempted murder? Yeah this dress tried to kill me. This DRESS, with its INTRICATE PATTERNS AND LAYERS, nearly KILLED ME.

(But damn if it isn’t a look.)

Despite the complexity of the outfit, I HAD to do @hyperfixated-homo ‘s DTIYS! It was just too good!

Congratulations again for 100 followers, Shadow! You absolutely deserve them and more!

295 notes - Posted September 18, 2022

My #1 post of 2022

Thinking about how in the new video Virgil explicitly said how he wasn’t “on Patton’s side” and how they simply were supporting the same thing.

Brb gonna cry now.

408 notes - Posted August 26, 2022

Get your Tumblr 2022 Year in Review →

[sobuildabeautifulcity]

i want to collate my speak now thoughts off twitter onto tumblr but dont want it to show up in the ts tag but thats my blog tag so im gonna reblog myself shortly lol. very short-form.

mine: i can hear the differences but loved it

sparks fly: shes putting her country accent on at least a little?? yess

back to december: remains a solid favourite but possibly missing a bit of the feeling of the original which is a shame

speak now: good but idk missing a bit maybe?

dear john: YES. but needs more anger!

mean: country taylor yes. oh yes. very good. i want a new mv for this. could go more country though.

the story of us: i love this sm ‘next chapterr’.

never grow up: already sobbing.

enchanted: ok this is better than OG not sorry my fave <33

better than revenge: lyric change but… still love it. hits the spot. the first is a little awkward but after that it fits well. I LOVE IT SM. rockier song and she nails it

innocent: ok this is fine. id forgotten it till ‘32 & still growing up’ lol. (doesnt rly fit between the btr & haunted imo)

haunted: swemo loml. this is even better than OG.

last kiss: yes. this is lovely. only half rmr this. WAIT. i know the ending(?) bridge lol rip. lovely

long live: oh no. genuine chills. so good. wow. cried lol. this was perfect and i cant imagine how it must have felt for her to rerecord. i rly hope she makes a mv for this one.

ours: lovely one. needs more country taylor imo. can hear her smiling at the end

superman: its telling which ones i rmr (this is one). more rock-y ones rate higher. loved it

ok. new ones coming up

electric touch: FOB! yes. i liked that. need to relisten some times but it was good

🥺 I've gotten used to no one callin' my phone / I've grown accustomed to sleepin' alone.

when emma falls in love: who is emma! but i really enjoyed this one, goes rly well with a lot of the others musically imo. this is so quotable. big fan.

Cause Little Miss Sunshine always thinks it’s gonna rain

i can see you: oh hello.. this is different i like it. im not sure if this fits? both lyrically & music but. honestly good for her

You won't believe half the things I see inside my head /Wait 'til you see half the things that haven’t happened yet

uhmmm?? ms taylor!! (/positive)

very alex & henry from rwrb coded

castles crumbling: hayley williams!! ms paramore!! love this. so sad

Ones I loved tried to help, so I ran them off/ And here I sit alone behind walls of regret / Falling down like promises that I never kept

oh taylor :(

foolish one: this one feels more speak now-y. man this is heartbreaking??

Cause you got her on your arm and me in the wings / I'll get your longing glances, but she'll get your ring

timeless: god i think i love this?? the premise is a bit strange but. its perfect for speak now & i love that shes imagining all this from a photo

[nursnn]

omg hey... favorite blog on tumblr... please rate this gnarly soundtrack.....

THIS OST DESERVES THE GNARLY TITLE. it’s the gnarliest of soundtracks, even!! 10.5/10 it is funky it is groovy and it makes me want to go adopt a random cat on the street

[vamshi17]

Why Hyderabad is a Hub for Top Digital Marketing Agencies

The digital landscape in India has been rapidly evolving over the last decade, and Hyderabad, often known as "Cyberabad," has emerged as a key player in this transformation. The city's rise as a digital marketing hub is not coincidental but a result of several factors including its booming tech industry, skilled workforce, and cost-effective services. This blog will delve into why Hyderabad is a prominent location for top digital marketing agencies in hyderabad and why businesses should take note.

Introduction: The Growth of Digital Marketing in India

India has over 700 million active internet users, making it one of the largest online markets globally. According to Statista, the digital advertising industry in India was valued at INR 17,438 crore (USD 2.34 billion) in 2021, with projections to reach INR 54,805 crore (USD 7.35 billion) by 2024. Hyderabad, being a major tech hub, has naturally become one of the go-to cities for digital marketing services. This city, known for its strong IT infrastructure, skilled professionals, and growing startup ecosystem, has nurtured a thriving digital marketing community.

1. The Tech-Savvy Workforce in Hyderabad

Hyderabad is home to some of India's most prestigious educational institutions, including the Indian School of Business (ISB), IIIT Hyderabad, and Osmania University, which produce thousands of graduates in technology, business, and communications. These young professionals often specialize in digital marketing, SEO, content creation, and data analytics, creating a talent pool that fuels the industry.

In addition, many professionals who have returned to India after working overseas in top MNCs bring with them advanced knowledge in digital marketing strategies and tools. This workforce diversity is a critical factor in Hyderabad's success.

Key Statistics:

Hyderabad contributes 15-20% of India’s IT and digital marketing workforce, according to NASSCOM.

Over 75% of Hyderabad’s graduates are proficient in digital tools such as Google Analytics, SEMrush, and HubSpot.

2. Affordable Yet High-Quality Services

One of the primary reasons businesses, especially startups and small-medium enterprises (SMEs), prefer digital marketing agencies in Hyderabad is the cost-effectiveness. Compared to metros like Mumbai, Delhi, or Bangalore, Hyderabad offers premium services at lower rates.

For example, a full-fledged digital marketing campaign in Hyderabad might cost between INR 1,50,000 to 5,00,000 per year, which is significantly lower than the rates in other major cities. This affordability without compromising on quality has helped many businesses scale their operations.

Cost Comparisons:

Average digital marketing service cost in Hyderabad: INR 1,50,000/year

Average service cost in Mumbai/Bangalore: INR 2,50,000/year

3. Strong IT Infrastructure and Technological Ecosystem

Hyderabad is home to HITEC City (Hyderabad Information Technology and Engineering Consultancy City), which houses numerous multinational corporations such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft. The proximity to these global giants provides digital marketing agencies in Hyderabad access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.

Moreover, the city has a robust IT infrastructure that supports a seamless digital marketing environment. With the rise of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and big data, many agencies in Hyderabad have integrated advanced analytics and AI-driven marketing strategies into their offerings, giving them a competitive edge.

Fast Facts:

Hyderabad houses over 1,300 IT companies, according to Telangana Today.

The city’s internet speed ranks among the top 5 in India, providing digital marketers with the tools they need to work effectively.

4. Favorable Business Environment and Government Support

The Telangana government has actively promoted Hyderabad as a business-friendly city through initiatives like TS-iPASS (Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System) that streamline the process for setting up businesses. This has led to a surge in startups and new enterprises, many of which rely heavily on digital marketing.

In addition, Telangana’s state government has launched programs like TASK (Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge) to develop skills in emerging fields, including digital marketing. This pro-business atmosphere, coupled with government-backed skill-building programs, has made Hyderabad an attractive destination for both digital marketing agencies and businesses looking for digital solutions.

5. Growing Startup Culture and Demand for Digital Services

The startup ecosystem in Hyderabad is booming, making it the fourth-largest startup hub in India, after Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai. With the rise of tech startups, healthcare innovations, and fintech companies, the demand for digital marketing services has skyrocketed.

Startups, which often have limited budgets, seek out agencies that can provide innovative solutions at affordable prices. Hyderabad’s digital marketing agencies excel in catering to the specific needs of startups, offering flexible and scalable marketing packages that ensure maximum ROI (Return on Investment).

Startup Ecosystem Stats:

Hyderabad hosts over 4,000 startups, according to Startup Genome.

80% of these startups actively invest in digital marketing for customer acquisition.

6. Expertise in Multiple Digital Marketing Niches

One of the defining characteristics of digital marketing agencies in Hyderabad is their ability to specialize in various niches. From healthcare marketing to tech, finance, and retail, Hyderabad’s agencies cater to a diverse range of industries. This specialization means that businesses can find tailored strategies that are highly effective in meeting their target audience’s needs.

Popular Niches:

Healthcare Marketing: Hyderabad’s healthcare sector is booming, with agencies specializing in promoting hospitals, medical devices, and pharmaceutical companies.

Tech and SaaS: With Hyderabad being a tech hub, digital marketers here are experts in promoting B2B and B2C tech products.

Real Estate: With Hyderabad’s real estate market growing, digital agencies are offering dedicated services for property marketing, lead generation, and more.

7. International Reach and Global Clientele

Many digital marketing agencies in Hyderabad have expanded their services globally, thanks to the city’s favorable time zone and lower operational costs. Companies based in the US, Europe, and the Middle East often outsource their digital marketing needs to Hyderabad, benefiting from the city’s cost-effective yet highly skilled services.

In fact, some of the top agencies in Hyderabad have reported that nearly 40% of their clients are international. This trend is expected to grow as businesses increasingly look for affordable and high-quality marketing solutions in emerging markets like India.

Global Presence:

Top agencies in Hyderabad report a 25-40% international clientele.

Clients from over 30 countries, including the US, UAE, and UK, outsource digital marketing to Hyderabad agencies.

8. Case Study: Hyderabad’s Digital Marketing Success

One shining example of a successful digital marketing agency in Hyderabad is XYZ Digital Solutions (hypothetical). XYZ started as a small agency in 2015 but quickly grew into one of the top 5 digital marketing companies in Hyderabad, serving over 100 clients across various sectors.

Their success is largely due to their focus on performance marketing, data-driven strategies, and local SEO expertise. XYZ helped a leading real estate company in Hyderabad grow its lead generation by 120% within a year, proving that Hyderabad’s agencies are not only cost-effective but also highly results-oriented.

Conclusion: Why Hyderabad Should Be on Your Radar for Digital Marketing

Hyderabad has all the elements that make it a digital marketing powerhouse: a skilled workforce, affordable services, strong infrastructure, government support, and a growing startup ecosystem. Whether you’re a local business, a startup, or an international company looking to outsource, Hyderabad offers top-tier digital marketing services at competitive prices.

By choosing a digital marketing agency in Hyderabad, businesses can tap into a market that’s constantly evolving, innovative, and results-focused. With the city’s digital marketing landscape only expected to grow in the coming years, Hyderabad stands as one of India’s most promising hubs for digital excellence.

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vlc

I know this software has been rated very very highly,

I think I've used it before, for whatever I'm going to mention, but then somehow I got distracted and went on to use something else, and just lately, I am back to appreciating it!!!

for eg. screen capture, I used to use another software to screencap my video, video that I'm watching, (ya, for other blogging/writing/reivew purpose, whatever you call it!)

and my PC is getting older and older, slower and slower, till I've to search other simpler way to do this, oh ya, same goes to creating gif, ie. video to gif...

I've been using ScreentoGif for a long time, as long as I'm using my windows PC,

and yes, I love the MacOS-only Giphy Capture, but as you can see, it's MacOS only!!!!!

I searched up and down, and failed,

then, I came back to vlc again, I thought... ah!!! I've been restricted by a pattern that I have created throughout the time...

I thought, to make gif from video, you play the video, get an overlay capture software to do the gif,

but then, there's video to gif conversion,

I've been restricted by my own thought, I thought, doing the overlay thing will be more straightfoward and faster, THAT!!! is if I've a fast and new PC, using ScreentoGif (it's a great software though!! but of couse, Giphy Capture is the best!) is too slow...

slow till, maybe I break it down to a few steps to create gif, will be faster!!!

then, I figure out how to do it, take "picture" is easy,

doing the gif thing it goes like that, again, my bad!!!! I've been using avidemux to cut my video, and now, I find using vlc is just soooooooooooooo convenient and fast!!!!! blindme!

I should have started using looooooooooooooooooong time ago, allllllllllllllllllllllllllll this while!!!

so, what I now do is, if it's a long video, then, I use vlc to record certain section, it'll be in .ts format,

with the .ts, I then go to ezgif to convert to gif...

if it'll be .mp4 it's better, cos, it can be played on the ezgif website while picking your start-end time...

but then, if the .ts file is a straightforward thing, no more editing need, ezgif instead, can convert it like a breeze!!!!

gosh!! I should have started using it loooooooooooooooong time ago, with my struggling slow PC...

and that, with ezgif, the gif I want, will be generated, better still is, I can resize on the fly, and make sure it's small enough to deliver the message, that's all, it doesn't have to be super clear HD form, anyway!!!!!

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A Guide to Successful E-mail Marketing Strategy?

An Adobe study stated that millennials spend 6.4 hours a day reading their emails.  It is important fоr building relаtiоnshiÑ€s with Ñ€rоsÑ€eсts, leаds, сurrent and раst сustоmers because it gives yоu аn орроrtunity tо shаre соmраny infоrmаtiоn, аnd generаte раssive inсоme.

The number of email accounts is three times the combined number of Facebook and Twitter accounts? When using email marketing strategy you are more likely to get 6 times more traffic than twitter. As a marketer, you may have seen reports that email has the highest return on investment of all available marketing channels. You can start using email to drive sales and business revenue. You may ask:

How do I get started?

What steps should I follow?

How to create a list?

How do I measure success?

How to use email marketing?

There are many ways to use email marketing here are some of the more common methods using email marketing strategy.

Build Relationships: Build connections through personalized email.

Improve brand awareness: By the time your potential customers are ready to engage, keep your business and services in a leadership position.

Promote Your Content - Use email to share relevant blog content or useful assets with your potential customers.

You can send personalized email to the client

Promote your products: Send personalized email to your client to promote your product.

Make a marketing strategy

Doing business is not an easy task, we know you have a lot to do, to make your strategies look easy. We highlighted some best practices you need to keep in mind when planning your email marketing strategy.

Define your audience

No matter what you sell, you need to clearly understand who your audience is in order to communicate effectively with them. This seems like a simple task; after all, as a small business owner, one of your most important work is to understand your brand’s demographics from the inside out. But Mailchimp allows you to dig deeper to spot people in your audience in order to send them personalized emails to help enlarge engagement and make a good return on investment.

Design your email campaign type

When designing an email campaign, you need to be more focus on message and keep the design simple and clear. We recommend organizing all the elements of your campaign hierarchically, putting your most important information or main content at the top so that people can quickly navigate through your emails if they don't have enough time.

Schedule your email

Determine how often you plan to contact with the list, notify your audience in advance so they know what will happen, and stick to a particular schedule to build trust otherwise your customer will forget you.

Avoid spam filter

You spend lot of time to create perfect emails and complying with regulations, so the last thing you need to avoid is spam folders because:

It affects your delivery rate across the board.

Your contact is likely to lose all your emails.

You will not be able to accurately measure the effectiveness of email marketing.

Your analysis will be biased.

Keep track

Once you schedule or send an email marketing campaign, you can feel relieved. Much of your work is done. But don't forget that you need to spend as much time measuring your email activity as you are creating an email campaign. Fortunately, email marketing activities generate large amount of data that indicates the status of your email program.

Some important metrics focus on:

Unique opens

Click-through rate

Unsubscribe rate

Spam complaint

You do not need to measure to the last available metric, but be sure to keep checking that 5 or 6 of each metric are equal, so that you can fully understand the execution of email marketing activities.

Eyecatchers is an advertising agency with a difference - we make advertising that sells! Print, outdoor, TV, radio, events, website, digital, social – we help you send out a consistent message through all media!