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PowerAdSpy is an effective Facebook ad spy tool that enables marketers to explore and analyze competitors' Facebook advertising strategies. By providing insights into ad creatives, engagement metrics, and targeting options, it helps users optimize their own campaigns, ensuring they stay competitive and maximize their return on investment.

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Today (Oct 16) I'm in Minneapolis, keynoting the 26th ACM Conference On Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing. Thursday (Oct 19), I'm in Charleston, WV to give the 41st annual McCreight Lecture in the Humanities. Friday (Oct 20), I'm at Charleston's Taylor Books from 12h-14h.

#20yrsago What if Photoshop was a web-service? https://web.archive.org/web/20031203031503/https://reiter.weblogger.com/2003/10/14

#10yrsago Rebutting Apple’s claim of Imessage security: Apple can too spy on users https://www.computerworld.com/article/2486155/researchers-challenge-apple-s-claim-of-unbreakable-imessage-encryption.html

#10yrsago Oakland PD plays Junior G-Man with its own NSA-style data-center https://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/14/technology/privacy-fears-as-surveillance-grows-in-cities.html

#10yrsago David Cameron vows vengeance on the Guardian for Snowden leaks https://www.techdirt.com/2013/10/17/uk-prime-minister-urges-investigation-guardian-over-snowden-leaks-there-shall-be-no-free-press/

#5yrsago Texas high-school students can’t graduate without until they watch a video on not triggering snowflake cops https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi60a-W0Qsc

#5yrsago Why Do-Not-Track browser settings are useless and what to do about it https://gizmodo.com/do-not-track-the-privacy-tool-used-by-millions-of-peop-1828868324

#5yrsago Facebook lied: its in-home “Portal” cameras will collect your data https://www.vox.com/2018/10/16/17966102/facebook-portal-ad-targeting-data-collection

#5yrsago Sony announces nebulous “blockchain for DRM” https://memex.craphound.com/2018/10/17/incoherence-multiplied-sony-announces-nebulous-blockchain-for-drm/

#5yrsago NYT: Saudi Arabia’s Prince Charming was Mister Bone Saw all along https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/14/business/media/reality-saudi-prince-media-narrative.html

#5yrsago Unpacking the US’s “low unemployment”: stagnant wages, bad jobs, high incarceration, discouraged workers back in school https://therealnews.com/us-unemployment-rate-hits-50-year-low-what-does-the-number-reveal-and-conceal

#5yrsago New York Attorney General expands law-enforcement investigation into the bots that killed Network Neutrality https://www.vice.com/en/article/wj9y3w/new-york-attorney-general-expands-investigation-into-bogus-net-neutrality-comments

#5yrsago Stet, a gorgeous, intricate, tiny story of sociopathic automotive vehicles https://firesidefiction.com/stet

#1yrago A giant grocery merger will send "inflation" through the roof https://pluralistic.net/2022/10/17/united-states-vs-vons/#pricing-power

My next novel is The Lost Cause, a hopeful novel of the climate emergency. Amazon won't sell the audiobook, so I made my own and I'm pre-selling it on Kickstarter!

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Google Ad business faces breakup after being charged with EU antitrust violations

Google may be forced to sell part of its ad business after being charged with violating the European Union’s antitrust laws. Following a lengthy investigation, the European Commission suggested that “mandatory divestment” is the only way the search engine can resolve the issue.

Why we care: If Google does sell part of its ad business, it could mark the start of a new digital marketing era with a more competitive market and fairer pricing. This could potentially lead to more transparency, greater campaign control for advertisers and increased innovation, which could prompt the creation of new ad tools.

What’s happening: The European Commission conducted a report into the operation of Google Ads and found that the search engine typically tends to favor its own ads, causing difficulties for competing providers.

When discussing potential solutions, the commission said that behavioral improvements would not be enough to rectify the matter. Instead, it has recommended that the search giant sells off part of its business.

What has Google said? Google released a statement today criticizing the commission’s findings. Dan Taylor, Vice President of Google Ads, wrote:

“The Statement of Objections from the European Commission sets out claims that are not new and relate to a narrow part of our advertising business. It fails to recognize how advanced advertising technology helps merchants reach customers and grow their businesses — while lowering costs and expanding choices for consumers.

“Ad tech is fiercely competitive and constantly evolving. We compete with hundreds of companies in this space, including household names like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta as well as specialized advertising technology companies like Criteo, The Trade Desk, and many others. Even media companies and retailers now offer competing advertising technologies.

“The digital advertising market enjoys competitive pricing, lively innovation, and robust competition — helping advertisers, publishers, and consumers. We look forward to showing how our ad tech tools help make the internet open, and accessible — and how breaking them would diminish the availability of free, ad-supported content that benefits everyone.”

Has this happened before? Earlier this year, nine U.S. states (Michigan, Nebraska, Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Washington, and West Virginia), joined forces to bring a similar lawsuit against Google.

The states accused the search engine’s ad business of violating antitrust regulations. To rectify the matter, they urged Google to break up its Ad Manager suite, claiming it was exploiting its online advertising dominance. Google denied the claims and asked for the case to be dismissed.

In 2020, Google was also accused of breaching antitrust laws again in order to sustain its position as the leading search engine. This case is set for trial in September.

Deeper dive: You can read Google’s full response to the European Commission announcement about its advertising technology.

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About the author

Nicola Agius is Paid Media Editor of Search Engine Land after joining in 2023. She covers paid search, paid social, retail media and more. Prior to this, she was SEO Director at Jungle Creations (2020-2023), overseeing the company’s editorial strategy for multiple websites. She has over 15 years of experience in journalism and has previously worked at OK! Magazine (2010-2014), Mail Online (2014-2015), Mirror (2015-2017), Digital Spy (2017-2018) and The Sun (2018-2020). She also previously teamed up with SEO agency Blue Array to co-author Amazon bestselling book ‘Mastering In-House SEO’.

Read more here https://sites.google.com/view/jedi-digital-marketing/social-media-management

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Google Ad business faces breakup after being charged with EU antitrust violations

Google may be forced to sell part of its ad business after being charged with violating the European Union’s antitrust laws. Following a lengthy investigation, the European Commission suggested that “mandatory divestment” is the only way the search engine can resolve the issue.

Why we care: If Google does sell part of its ad business, it could mark the start of a new digital marketing era with a more competitive market and fairer pricing. This could potentially lead to more transparency, greater campaign control for advertisers and increased innovation, which could prompt the creation of new ad tools.

What’s happening: The European Commission conducted a report into the operation of Google Ads and found that the search engine typically tends to favor its own ads, causing difficulties for competing providers.

When discussing potential solutions, the commission said that behavioral improvements would not be enough to rectify the matter. Instead, it has recommended that the search giant sells off part of its business.

What has Google said? Google released a statement today criticizing the commission’s findings. Dan Taylor, Vice President of Google Ads, wrote:

“The Statement of Objections from the European Commission sets out claims that are not new and relate to a narrow part of our advertising business. It fails to recognize how advanced advertising technology helps merchants reach customers and grow their businesses — while lowering costs and expanding choices for consumers.

“Ad tech is fiercely competitive and constantly evolving. We compete with hundreds of companies in this space, including household names like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta as well as specialized advertising technology companies like Criteo, The Trade Desk, and many others. Even media companies and retailers now offer competing advertising technologies.

“The digital advertising market enjoys competitive pricing, lively innovation, and robust competition — helping advertisers, publishers, and consumers. We look forward to showing how our ad tech tools help make the internet open, and accessible — and how breaking them would diminish the availability of free, ad-supported content that benefits everyone.”

Has this happened before? Earlier this year, nine U.S. states (Michigan, Nebraska, Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Washington, and West Virginia), joined forces to bring a similar lawsuit against Google.

The states accused the search engine’s ad business of violating antitrust regulations. To rectify the matter, they urged Google to break up its Ad Manager suite, claiming it was exploiting its online advertising dominance. Google denied the claims and asked for the case to be dismissed.

In 2020, Google was also accused of breaching antitrust laws again in order to sustain its position as the leading search engine. This case is set for trial in September.

Deeper dive: You can read Google’s full response to the European Commission announcement about its advertising technology.

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About the author

Nicola Agius is Paid Media Editor of Search Engine Land after joining in 2023. She covers paid search, paid social, retail media and more. Prior to this, she was SEO Director at Jungle Creations (2020-2023), overseeing the company’s editorial strategy for multiple websites. She has over 15 years of experience in journalism and has previously worked at OK! Magazine (2010-2014), Mail Online (2014-2015), Mirror (2015-2017), Digital Spy (2017-2018) and The Sun (2018-2020). She also previously teamed up with SEO agency Blue Array to co-author Amazon bestselling book ‘Mastering In-House SEO’.

Read more here https://sites.google.com/view/jedi-digital-marketing/social-media-management

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Google Ad business faces breakup after being charged with EU antitrust violations

Google may be forced to sell part of its ad business after being charged with violating the European Union’s antitrust laws. Following a lengthy investigation, the European Commission suggested that “mandatory divestment” is the only way the search engine can resolve the issue.

Why we care: If Google does sell part of its ad business, it could mark the start of a new digital marketing era with a more competitive market and fairer pricing. This could potentially lead to more transparency, greater campaign control for advertisers and increased innovation, which could prompt the creation of new ad tools.

What’s happening: The European Commission conducted a report into the operation of Google Ads and found that the search engine typically tends to favor its own ads, causing difficulties for competing providers.

When discussing potential solutions, the commission said that behavioral improvements would not be enough to rectify the matter. Instead, it has recommended that the search giant sells off part of its business.

What has Google said? Google released a statement today criticizing the commission’s findings. Dan Taylor, Vice President of Google Ads, wrote:

“The Statement of Objections from the European Commission sets out claims that are not new and relate to a narrow part of our advertising business. It fails to recognize how advanced advertising technology helps merchants reach customers and grow their businesses — while lowering costs and expanding choices for consumers.

“Ad tech is fiercely competitive and constantly evolving. We compete with hundreds of companies in this space, including household names like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta as well as specialized advertising technology companies like Criteo, The Trade Desk, and many others. Even media companies and retailers now offer competing advertising technologies.

“The digital advertising market enjoys competitive pricing, lively innovation, and robust competition — helping advertisers, publishers, and consumers. We look forward to showing how our ad tech tools help make the internet open, and accessible — and how breaking them would diminish the availability of free, ad-supported content that benefits everyone.”

Has this happened before? Earlier this year, nine U.S. states (Michigan, Nebraska, Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Washington, and West Virginia), joined forces to bring a similar lawsuit against Google.

The states accused the search engine’s ad business of violating antitrust regulations. To rectify the matter, they urged Google to break up its Ad Manager suite, claiming it was exploiting its online advertising dominance. Google denied the claims and asked for the case to be dismissed.

In 2020, Google was also accused of breaching antitrust laws again in order to sustain its position as the leading search engine. This case is set for trial in September.

Deeper dive: You can read Google’s full response to the European Commission announcement about its advertising technology.

Add Search Engine Land to your Google News feed.    

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About the author

Nicola Agius is Paid Media Editor of Search Engine Land after joining in 2023. She covers paid search, paid social, retail media and more. Prior to this, she was SEO Director at Jungle Creations (2020-2023), overseeing the company’s editorial strategy for multiple websites. She has over 15 years of experience in journalism and has previously worked at OK! Magazine (2010-2014), Mail Online (2014-2015), Mirror (2015-2017), Digital Spy (2017-2018) and The Sun (2018-2020). She also previously teamed up with SEO agency Blue Array to co-author Amazon bestselling book ‘Mastering In-House SEO’.

Read more here https://sites.google.com/view/jedi-digital-marketing/social-media-management

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Google Ad business faces breakup after being charged with EU antitrust violations

Google may be forced to sell part of its ad business after being charged with violating the European Union’s antitrust laws. Following a lengthy investigation, the European Commission suggested that “mandatory divestment” is the only way the search engine can resolve the issue.

Why we care: If Google does sell part of its ad business, it could mark the start of a new digital marketing era with a more competitive market and fairer pricing. This could potentially lead to more transparency, greater campaign control for advertisers and increased innovation, which could prompt the creation of new ad tools.

What’s happening: The European Commission conducted a report into the operation of Google Ads and found that the search engine typically tends to favor its own ads, causing difficulties for competing providers.

When discussing potential solutions, the commission said that behavioral improvements would not be enough to rectify the matter. Instead, it has recommended that the search giant sells off part of its business.

What has Google said? Google released a statement today criticizing the commission’s findings. Dan Taylor, Vice President of Google Ads, wrote:

“The Statement of Objections from the European Commission sets out claims that are not new and relate to a narrow part of our advertising business. It fails to recognize how advanced advertising technology helps merchants reach customers and grow their businesses — while lowering costs and expanding choices for consumers.

“Ad tech is fiercely competitive and constantly evolving. We compete with hundreds of companies in this space, including household names like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta as well as specialized advertising technology companies like Criteo, The Trade Desk, and many others. Even media companies and retailers now offer competing advertising technologies.

“The digital advertising market enjoys competitive pricing, lively innovation, and robust competition — helping advertisers, publishers, and consumers. We look forward to showing how our ad tech tools help make the internet open, and accessible — and how breaking them would diminish the availability of free, ad-supported content that benefits everyone.”

Has this happened before? Earlier this year, nine U.S. states (Michigan, Nebraska, Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Washington, and West Virginia), joined forces to bring a similar lawsuit against Google.

The states accused the search engine’s ad business of violating antitrust regulations. To rectify the matter, they urged Google to break up its Ad Manager suite, claiming it was exploiting its online advertising dominance. Google denied the claims and asked for the case to be dismissed.

In 2020, Google was also accused of breaching antitrust laws again in order to sustain its position as the leading search engine. This case is set for trial in September.

Deeper dive: You can read Google’s full response to the European Commission announcement about its advertising technology.

Add Search Engine Land to your Google News feed.    

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About the author

Nicola Agius is Paid Media Editor of Search Engine Land after joining in 2023. She covers paid search, paid social, retail media and more. Prior to this, she was SEO Director at Jungle Creations (2020-2023), overseeing the company’s editorial strategy for multiple websites. She has over 15 years of experience in journalism and has previously worked at OK! Magazine (2010-2014), Mail Online (2014-2015), Mirror (2015-2017), Digital Spy (2017-2018) and The Sun (2018-2020). She also previously teamed up with SEO agency Blue Array to co-author Amazon bestselling book ‘Mastering In-House SEO’.

Read more here https://sites.google.com/view/jedi-digital-marketing/social-media-management

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Google Ad business faces breakup after being charged with EU antitrust violations

Google may be forced to sell part of its ad business after being charged with violating the European Union’s antitrust laws. Following a lengthy investigation, the European Commission suggested that “mandatory divestment” is the only way the search engine can resolve the issue.

Why we care: If Google does sell part of its ad business, it could mark the start of a new digital marketing era with a more competitive market and fairer pricing. This could potentially lead to more transparency, greater campaign control for advertisers and increased innovation, which could prompt the creation of new ad tools.

What’s happening: The European Commission conducted a report into the operation of Google Ads and found that the search engine typically tends to favor its own ads, causing difficulties for competing providers.

When discussing potential solutions, the commission said that behavioral improvements would not be enough to rectify the matter. Instead, it has recommended that the search giant sells off part of its business.

What has Google said? Google released a statement today criticizing the commission’s findings. Dan Taylor, Vice President of Google Ads, wrote:

“The Statement of Objections from the European Commission sets out claims that are not new and relate to a narrow part of our advertising business. It fails to recognize how advanced advertising technology helps merchants reach customers and grow their businesses — while lowering costs and expanding choices for consumers.

“Ad tech is fiercely competitive and constantly evolving. We compete with hundreds of companies in this space, including household names like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta as well as specialized advertising technology companies like Criteo, The Trade Desk, and many others. Even media companies and retailers now offer competing advertising technologies.

“The digital advertising market enjoys competitive pricing, lively innovation, and robust competition — helping advertisers, publishers, and consumers. We look forward to showing how our ad tech tools help make the internet open, and accessible — and how breaking them would diminish the availability of free, ad-supported content that benefits everyone.”

Has this happened before? Earlier this year, nine U.S. states (Michigan, Nebraska, Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Washington, and West Virginia), joined forces to bring a similar lawsuit against Google.

The states accused the search engine’s ad business of violating antitrust regulations. To rectify the matter, they urged Google to break up its Ad Manager suite, claiming it was exploiting its online advertising dominance. Google denied the claims and asked for the case to be dismissed.

In 2020, Google was also accused of breaching antitrust laws again in order to sustain its position as the leading search engine. This case is set for trial in September.

Deeper dive: You can read Google’s full response to the European Commission announcement about its advertising technology.

Add Search Engine Land to your Google News feed.    

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About the author

Nicola Agius is Paid Media Editor of Search Engine Land after joining in 2023. She covers paid search, paid social, retail media and more. Prior to this, she was SEO Director at Jungle Creations (2020-2023), overseeing the company’s editorial strategy for multiple websites. She has over 15 years of experience in journalism and has previously worked at OK! Magazine (2010-2014), Mail Online (2014-2015), Mirror (2015-2017), Digital Spy (2017-2018) and The Sun (2018-2020). She also previously teamed up with SEO agency Blue Array to co-author Amazon bestselling book ‘Mastering In-House SEO’.

Read more here https://sites.google.com/view/jedi-digital-marketing/social-media-management

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5 different ways to promote a product

Promoting a product is an essential task for any business, whether it is a newly launched product or an established product that has already had some market share. Besides increasing brand awareness, attracting potential customers and boosting sales, advertising also can build brand loyalty, and even beat out competitors. But how to promote a product effectively? Here are 10 ways that can help reach your target audience and convince them to buy your product.

Source: anythingprint.co.uk

01 Leverage social media posts

Social media is not only a powerful and free way to promote your product online, but also a great place to showcase other promotions, such as discounts and giveaways. You can use your company’s social media accounts to share fun and relevant information about your product with target audience. Live streaming, commenting on other people’s posts, or joining groups and forums related to your product niche are also helpful for promoting a product.

Remember, most people are not fond of watching ads on social media. Instead of directly advertising, try posting interesting, valuable, or entertaining content that will increase product recognition. Interacting with people who comment on your posts and ask you questions about your product will make you more inviting and playful. The more engagement you get, the more likely you will see growth.

Source: Getty Images

02 Spy on your competitors’ ads

Goodsfox is a great way to monitor and analyze competitors’ ads, which allows you to find out their advertising strategies, performance, and trends. It covers 28 regions, 19 mainstream media , and 23 categories of global e-commerce ads. You can search for more than 12 million TikTok hot-selling products, 189,317 TikTok ad volume, 27,327 independent store data, and 2,251,219 independent store ad volume.

Goodsfox is also a platform to find ads inspiration. By using Goodsfox, you are enable to discover what kinds of ads are attractive and suitable for your products. Use your competitors’ ads as ads inspiration and think of how you can differentiate yourself from them and offer something better or different. Then it will greatly help you grow e-commerce business.

Source: Goodsfox

03 Write a blog post

A blog post is a way to provide more in-depth information about your product and its benefits. You can write a blog post that showcases how your product works, how it solves a problem or how it compares to other products. It is also feasible to include Testimonials, reviews, or case studies from satisfied customers who have used your product in your blog post.

A blog post is helpful for ranking higher on search engines, as long as you use relevant keywords and optimize your content for SEO (search engine optimization). This way, more people who are searching for solutions related to your product can find your website and learn about your product.

Source: APA Style Blog

04 Run a contest

Generating excitement and buzzing about your product are achievable by a contest. You can offer your product as a prize for people who enter by following certain rules, such as liking and sharing your post, tagging their friends, leaving a comment, or answering a question. By running a contest, it’s also possible for you to increase your social media followers, email subscribers, website traffic, or brand awareness.

Source: Path Digital Solutions

05 Collaborate with influencers

Collaborating with influencers can help you reach a wider and more engaged audience, boost your brand awareness and sales, and generate valuable user-generated content for your product.

To collaborate with influencers, you need to find the ones who are relevant to your niche, have a high engagement rate, and can share your brand values. Using an influencer discovery tool like Modash to filter the database of 300M+ creators can be effective to do that.

When collaborating with influencers, make sure you set clear goals and KPI with them. It is also important to track and measure the results of your campaign so as to ensure the effectiveness of the collaboration.

Source: CommBox

06 Conclusion

Advertising a product is a crucial step for any business that wants to grow and succeed. By using these five ways, you can create a comprehensive and creative advertising strategy that will showcase your product’s value, attract potential customers, and increase your sales. Remember to always keep your target audience in mind, test and measure the results of your advertising campaigns. With the right tools and methods, you can advertise your product like a pro.

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🏆 Find winning products and successful dropshipping stores

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Discovering the Best Product for Dropshipping: The Key to Online Success in 2024

They say the right product can make or break your business. In dropshipping, it’s everything. Finding the perfect product to sell isn’t just about what looks good or what you personally like—it’s about what people are already buying, searching for, and raving about online. Whether you’re new to eCommerce or trying to revive your store, choosing the right dropshipping product is the most important decision you’ll make.

In this blog, we’ll break down exactly what makes a great product for dropshipping, how to spot a viral product, and how to position yourself for success in the booming online retail space. If you’re wondering how to start dropshipping and actually make it work, this guide is for you.

What Makes a Good Dropshipping Product?

Before we jump into examples, let’s understand the criteria. Not every item is suitable for dropshipping. You want products that are lightweight, easy to ship, have high perceived value, and solve a real problem—or at least spark excitement.

Here are the key features of a winning dropshipping product:

High demand, low competition Look for products that people are already buying, but that aren’t saturated with sellers yet.

Emotional or practical appeal The best products either solve a specific problem or create an emotional response (e.g. “I need this!”).

Strong viral potential A good viral product can generate organic traffic with just a single TikTok or Instagram reel.

Not readily available in local stores If someone can easily find it at Walmart or Target, they probably won’t buy it online with a wait.

Good profit margins Ideally, you want at least 2x–3x markup after shipping and marketing costs.

Understanding these basics helps you avoid one of the biggest mistakes beginners make when figuring out how to start dropshipping: selling the wrong product.

How to Find a Viral Product That Sells

A viral product is something that spreads quickly on social media, creates buzz, and leads to impulse purchases. These are often visually interesting, quirky, satisfying to watch in action, or tied to a current trend.

Here’s how you can find them:

TikTok & Instagram Reels: Search hashtags like #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt or #viralproducts. These platforms often reveal what’s trending before it hits mainstream.

AliExpress & CJ Dropshipping: Use filters like “orders” or “trending” to find products that are being shipped in large volumes.

Spy tools: Tools like EcomHunt, Sell The Trend, or Minea show what’s currently being sold in successful ads.

Amazon Movers & Shakers: See which products are quickly rising in rank. If they’re not saturated yet, that’s your chance.

Remember, a viral product isn’t just about being “cool.” It should be easy to explain in a short video, and compelling enough that someone wants to buy it now, not later.

10 Examples of Winning Products for Dropshipping in 2024

If you’re looking for inspiration, here are ten categories and product ideas that check all the boxes:

Smart home gadgets – Mini vacuum robots, LED light strips, or smart plugs

Pet accessories – Interactive toys, grooming gloves, spill-proof bowls

Beauty tools – Facial steamers, LED face masks, blackhead removers

Kitchen hacks – Vegetable choppers, reusable stretch lids, magnetic spice racks

Fitness gear – Resistance bands, portable home gyms, massage guns

Tech accessories – Wireless chargers, phone holders, Bluetooth speakers

Personal care – Posture correctors, foot massagers, sleep masks

Car accessories – Cleaning gel, dashboard phone mounts, car organizers

Eco-friendly products – Reusable cotton pads, beeswax wraps, silicone bags

Fashion add-ons – Minimalist jewelry, UV protection hats, functional bags

Each of these has potential to become a dropshipping product success—especially if promoted through short-form video content.

How to Start Dropshipping with the Right Product

So, you’ve found a few products you’re excited about. What now? Here’s a step-by-step roadmap on how to start dropshipping without wasting time or money.

Step 1: Choose a platform

You can use platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce, or even TikTok Shop if you're focused on social commerce.

Step 2: Find a reliable supplier

Use sources like AliExpress, CJ Dropshipping, or Zendrop. Always test shipping time and product quality first.

Step 3: Create a one-product store (optional)

Instead of a general store, try building a dedicated landing page for just one product for dropshipping. It increases conversion and helps you build a focused brand.

Step 4: Build trust with branding

Add clear product photos, real user reviews, FAQ, and refund policies. Make your store look professional—even if it’s just one item.

Step 5: Launch with content + ads

Make engaging short videos that show the product in action. Post organically on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube Shorts. At the same time, run dropshipping ads using TikTok Ads or Meta Ads (Facebook + Instagram).

Step 6: Analyze and scale

Use tools like Facebook Pixel or TikTok Pixel to track conversions. Scale the winning creatives, pause the underperforming ones, and test new content weekly.

Pro Tips for Long-Term Success

Don’t chase every trend: It’s tempting to hop from one viral product to the next, but sometimes sticking with one winner and optimizing can be more profitable.

Focus on content: High-quality video content often beats expensive ads. Especially on platforms like TikTok, creativity wins.

Customer experience matters: Even in dropshipping, your reputation counts. Offer fast shipping options, reply to messages quickly, and process refunds fairly.

Final Thoughts: Your Winning Dropshipping Product Is Out There

The difference between a profitable store and a struggling one often comes down to just one thing: the right product.

You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to understand your market, watch trends closely, and act fast. With the right tools, smart testing, and a focus on viral, high-converting products, anyone can succeed in dropshipping in 2024.

So, whether you’re figuring out how to start dropshipping, searching for a product for dropshipping, or hoping to catch the next viral product wave—remember, the next big thing might just be one video away.

Need help finding a product, writing ads, or planning content for your store? Let me know—I'd love to help you get started!

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Introduction

Search Engine Optimization(SEO) is one of the best if not the most powerful tools that SEO specialists use in order to rank their sites First. This is achieved through ensuring that their sites has increased google visibility.

What do I mean by increased Google visibility this is simply appearing on the first page everytime a search intent is fed into google search and you are routing for that Keyword.

And the best thing is you even don’t need to pay a dime it’s all organic traffic now isn’t that not amazing? Whether you’re new to SEO or refining strategies this comprehensive SEO checklist will help you optimize your website for better rankings, increased traffic and most of all makes you appear first in google ranking.

In this comprehensive SEO checklist we will cover all aspects that revolve around how to succeed in SEO including: on-page SEO, off-page SEO, Technical SEO, Keyword Research, local SEO, content strategy, Analytics and Tracking and how to avoid SEO Pitfalls.

This tips works for all industries whether it is ecommerce, service-based industries, product-based and also blogs just to mention a few I guess what am trying to say it is workable on any website you can think of Just ask me how.

Before we dig in let us first recap on what really is SEO.

Getting Acquinted with SEO Basics

What Is SEO, and Why Is It Important?

What: Search Engine Optimization(SEO) is one of the best if not the most powerful tools that SEO specialists use in order to rank their sites First. This is achieved through ensuring that their sites has increased google visibility.

Why: It helps businesses attract organic traffic, boost brand awareness, and generate leads without relying solely on paid ads.

Difference Between On-Page, Off-Page, and Technical SEO

On-Page SEO: Focuses on optimizing website content and structure.

Off-Page SEO: Involves building external authority through backlinks.

Technical SEO: Ensures your site performs well for search engine crawlers.

Key Ranking Factors in SEO

Search engines prioritize:

Relevant keywords

Quality content

Website speed

Mobile usability

Backlinks

How To Get The Most Out of  This SEO Checklist

Setting Clear SEO Goals

Before diving into optimization, write down what you aim to achieve. This can be either boosting traffic, improving conversion rates, or expanding visibility in new markets, having a road map guide your efforts and help track success.

Understanding Your Target Audience

Knowing your audience is foundational to SEO. Use tools like Google Analytics, social media insights, and surveys to understand their preferences, search behaviors, and pain points. Tailor your content to meet their needs.

Competitor Analysis: Learning from the Best

Analyze top-performing competitors in your niche by use of free tools available to spy on your Competitors. Tools like SEMrush or Ahrefs can help you identify their strategies, successful keywords, backlink sources, and content formats. Learning from competitors can help you spot gaps that you can tap  and improve on in order to be best than them.

 Getting Started with SEO Checklist

Getting a domain and building your presence does not guarantee you any online success through SEO.

In the next section, we provide a detailed SEO checklist to optimize your website. Follow this step by step and see how it improves your rankings.

Let's start with the basics:

1.Set up Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools

In order to start using Google Search Console all you need is go to your web browser search Google Search Console click on the first link that appears and press the start now button. The best thing about Google Search Console is that you can use your existing Google Analytics, Google Ads, or Gmail account to set up a Google Search Console account.

To get started go to the login page and create a Google Search Console account. Verify your domain so that Google can verify that you own your website.

If you're looking for a free way to monitor your site's performance and traffic, improve your website listing performance, and troubleshoot errors,  Google Search Console should be at the top of your SEO checklist.

Even though Google is the most sought after platform that doesn’t mean that there are no other platforms which you can also optimize for better rankings.

Bing Webmaster Tool is that such one platform. Just like Google Search Console in Bing Webmaster you can also signup by taking advantage of an existing or new Microsoft Account, you can als use Google or Facebook Accounts. It works the same as GSC but on Bing site

it's a great tool for optimizing your site for Bing and improving your overall SEO health by singling out duplicate content issues and checking loading speed.

2.Set up Google Analytics

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is another tool that is used to track site activities, from site traffics, conversions to giving access to reports for analysis. You can also link Google Search Console and GA4 which will help you to have a wide overview of analytics through raw data obtained from both.

3.Set Up Google Tag Manager

GTM makes it easy to deploy the code needed to set up the other tools in this checklist to your site, without having to learn coding or contact a developer.

How to set up:

Go to a web browser and search for tagmanager.

Sign in to your Google account.

Click the Account tab.

Select Create Account.

Follow the instructions going forward as given.

Click Create and accept the Terms of Use

Installing the GTM code on your website:

You can install the code manually, use a plugin for your Content Management System (CMS), or ask your website developer to install it.

If your site already has a Google Analytics snippet, you should remove it to avoid recording each pageview twice.

NOTE: The code needs to be triggered after being installed on your site basically on the header and body section of each page.

4.Are You On Wordpress? Install SEO Plugins

Plugins can make your SEO efforts easier. For instance, Rankmath is a popular WordPress plugin.

5.Creating and Submitting Your Sitemap

A sitemap is used to inform Google and other search engines on the hierarchical structure of your website. For WordPress, installed SEO plug-ins(Rankmath, Yoast) helps in the creation of sitemap for your site.

Afterwards you should proceed by submission of the sitemap to Google search console and Bing webmaster for crawling.

Sitemap makes it less difficult for crawlers to index your pages and become aware of any modifications you've got made because the final time the search engines like google like google and yahoo crawled your site.

6.Create a Robots.txt File

Adding a Robots.txt file helps in informing search engines on which pages and files they should pay attention and which to ignore in terms of crawling.

You can view your current robots.txt file by entering your homepage URL and adding "/robots.txt" to the end.

For example, Fusioncodz robots.txt file is located at "https:

//fusioncodz.com/robots.txt".

7.Ensure That Google Can Index Your Website

For a website to appear in search results, it needs to be indexed by  search engines. The easiest way to check if your website is indexed is to do a site search in Google (e.g. site:

fusioncodz.com).

If nothing shows up, your site isn't indexed. Please note that for new sites, indexing can take up to a week or so after submitting your sitemap.

Keyword Research

Keyword Research is the building block of SEO. These are words that people type into search engines to find something. You should include keywords in all areas of your website, such as page names, headings, site text, image captions, page descriptions, and URLs, in a natural way.

1.Understanding Searcher Intent

Searcher Intent to put it plainly is basically to understand the purpose behind a searchers query in search engines.

If you need to offer solutions to searchers questions, you want to start through understanding what the searcher was looking to achieve.

It helps SEO specialists  determine what users are looking for when they type a specific phrase into a search engine.

Types of Searcher Intent

Informational Intent Users are looking for knowledge or answers to a specific question. (e.g. ‘What is best SEO checklist for 2024 in Kenya?’

Ideal Content: Blog posts, guides, tutorials, or FAQs.

Navigational Intent Users want to find a specific website. (e.g. “Fusioncodz website”)

Ideal Content: Branded pages, homepage, or app links.

Transactional Intent

In this a user is ready to make an action like purchasing or subscribing to a service. (e.g. “Affordable web design services in Nairobi”) Ideal Content: Product pages, pricing pages, or service landing pages.

Commercial Investigation

A searcher decides to do his/her research before arriving on a decision for a particular product or service. (e.g. “Best SEO checklist for 2025 in Kenya”)

Ideal Content: Comparison articles, reviews, testimonials, or case studies.

Understanding Keyword Difficulty

Once you've found keywords that are relevant to your business, the next step is to determine if you can compete for that traffic.

Not all keywords are equally easy (or difficult) to rank for.

Most keyword research tools include a metric that tells you how to gauge how difficult it is to rank for a particular keyword.

Higher difficulty means you'll have to put in more effort to rank for that keyword.

That means you'll have to write better content than your competitors, build more links, fix technical issues, and everything else on this checklist.

How to Find the Right Keywords

It is without a doubt that there are some great paid tools out there, but you can also access some great keyword research tools for free.

Some of the tools we use in Fusioncodz includes: SEMRush, Ahrefs Keyword Generator, and Answer The Public.

If you happen to have a  Google Ads account, you can also use the "Discover new Keywords" feature in Google Keyword Planner to generate ideas and check competitiveness.

Some of Google's  search engine features can also help. You can use the auto-suggest feature or "People also search for" to kick off your keyword research.

Long-Tail vs. Short-Tail Keywords

Long-tail keywords (e.g., "best SEO checklist for 2024") are more specific and less competitive.

Short-tail keywords (e.g., "SEO checklist") have high competition but broader reach.

On-Page SEO

As a new site getting your site up there require patience and effort. This should not come as a surprise since you are going against already established and authoritative sites and brands. However following below tips will make sure that your site is set up for success.

1.Include Your Keyword in Your URL

Google starts by first seeing your website URL before it even begins to crawl the content on the page. By making use of keyword in your URL, you tell Google what type of information your page will provide searchers. keyword-rich URL can improve your organic CTR.

Including keywords in your URL sends signals to Google about what your page is about.

Given that you're creating a page about best tennis shoes, a good example would be:

www.tennisshop.com/best-tennis-shoes.

Similarly a bad example on the same would look like www.YourWebsite.com/post/2456-11, because it doesn't tell us (or the search engines)  what the page is about.

Protip: SEO friendly URL should be between 50 and 60 characters but it is even better to shoot for 3-5 words as above. Use lower case letters and hyphens instead of underscores.

2.Add Your Keyword to Your Title Tag

Title tags remains one of the most important elements of on-page SEO as it informs search engines and users what your page is all about.

One of the most important thing to do is to ensure that your keyword appears in your title tag. However it should not also come as a surprise that where you position your keyword is of essence. Specifically, you want to put your keyword at the front of your title tag whenever possible.

If you use WordPress, you can easily edit your page titles with the your most preffered SEO plugin.

Protip: In general, you should include your keyword near the beginning of the sentence, and keep the entire title under 52 characters.

3.Optimize Your Title for Organic CTR

It goes without saying that the more searchers prioritize your page over other competitive site, gives Google an insight that indeed your page content better serves to answer peoples questions. Then what really is CTR: Lets say 100 people search for a certain term and for those 100 people 20 of them click your content then your CTR will be 20%(the percentage of people who click on your page divided by everyone who sees it).

Best practices to increase CTR:

Make us of brackets in your title tag(e.g. 10 Amazing recipes[Guide]).

Where possible numbers should be your friend when crafting titles(e.g.25 SEO Checklist for 2024).

A good idea when crafting your title is to look at what ranks out there this can mostly be from your competitors.

Some best practices when crafting titles include:

Use an active voice

Write in the second person

power words

Use numbers, brackets, or parentheses

Include the date (month or year)

4.Use your keyword within the first 150 words

The thing about including your keywords in the first 150 words of your content is that it does not only inform search engines of what your content is about, but also informs readers on what to expect.

5.Add Your Keyword to Your Meta Description

What it is:For those with no idea of what a meta description is, it is simply a brief description located below a title on search result as indicated above.

Your meta description is a brief page description that can appear under your title in search results.

Tips for best meta descriptions:

Keyword should be included naturally.

Describe what user are to expect from your content.

Keep it short.

Make use of words such as discover, learn or explore.

6.Image Optimization

The larger your images files are the longer time it takes for your site to load which inturn compromises the overall user experience of the site. Optimized images increase organic visibility by providing context to the visual elements and content of image results.

In order for Google to understand what your image is all about when saving it ensure that you use a descriptive name of what the image is really about. Also make sure when uploading your images they have a descriptive alt tag.

If you are on a Wordpress website one of the free image optimization tools you can use is Shortpixel which allows optimization of upto 100 images per month on a free version.

7.Keyword Placement and Density

When it comes to keyword intergratiom make sure it appears naturally on the content and not forced. For a rule of thumb it is best to ensure you aim for about 1-2% keyword density, ensuring they appear in the title, headers, and the first 100 words of your content.

8.Use External Links

When drafting your content make sure you make a shoutout to credible sources, this makes Google algorithm understand that your content is credible and well researched. This can be incorporated when quoting a statistic or explaining briefly what you site may not have enough information of you can send them to a credible site that has talked about the particular topic exhaustively.

9.Internal Links

When writing content for your site its good practice to always make sure you link to at least 2-5 pages in your site. This practice does not only improve other pages in terms of traffic and SEO but also tells search engines and users that the page we’re linking to is about on-page SEO.

10.Add Target Keywords to Your Body Content

The thing about your body content is that if you don’t make mention of your target keyword is that this makes Google think your page is not relevant.

As a good rule of thumbs make sure your body content contains at least 3 keywords.

11.Use Synonyms

In this day and age Search engines have become better at understanding human, This implies you'll be able utilize more common dialect and still stay relevant to the target watchwords you're attempting to rank for.

Content Strategy

High-quality content establishes authority and drives organic traffic. A good rule of thumb is to write for your audience first, and optimize for search engines second.

1.Divide Your Content into Sections

Big blocks of information is undesirable and displeasing to the eyes in order to combat this you should make sure you use chunks in your content crafting.

Why: chunking your content helps to decrease the overall bounce rates of your content for it makes it much easier for a person to find what they are looking for.

2.Use Multimedia

Multimedia elements like images, videos, infographics, and audio can significantly enhance the quality and engagement of your content while improving its SEO performance. This helps readers to be hooked on your content unlike reading chunk of blocks which increases bounce rates.

Technical SEO Checklist

Just from the name itself you can deduce that Technical SEO is the process of ensuring that a website meets all of the required technical requirements that can help it rank better among the search engines. When done right, technical SEO can boost your visibility in search results.

Most people have this misconception that technical SEO is all about crawling and indexing, but I’d like to differ.

Rather is all about below and this is but to just name a few:

Javascript

Robots meta tags

XML sitemaps

Site architecture

URL structure

Structured data

Duplicate content

Canonical tags

404 pages

301 redirects

1.Identify Crawling and Indexing Errors

Crawling error means that Google and its bot and algorithms are having difficult time in locating your pages for quite a number of issues.

This is a big problem because if google cant detect your pages that means its going to be quite a hard time for you to rank in search engines.

This can be solved by using Google search console to locate indexing error and try to resolve it.

2.How Google Views Your Pages

If Google cant view your site pages for some reasons that only means it will not rank. In order to find out which pages on your site are indexed you can simply login into your GSC scroll and select the inspect URL option.

The enter a specific URL for a specific page you want to see whether it has been indexed and click enter.

When you do, you’ll see your page from Google’s point of view:

Make Sure Your Site Is Mobile-Friendly

This is by far the most important  thing to do since in current times people are more on their mobile phone than they are infront of a laptop or desktops.

What does this really entails:

Be sure to capitalize on design practices that are rather responsive.

Make use of brief paragraphs and sentences this enhances readability.

Avoid destructive popups since they make an impression that a site is suspicious.

Fix Broken Links

Secure Your Site with HTTPS

HTTPS to simply put it protects the communication between your browser and server from being intercepted and tampered with by attackers, unlike the vulnerable HTTP.

Check Your Site’s Loading Speed

This Google has made it much easier for you to be able to check for your site speed and what to fix inorder to improve, To check your site’s loading speed, head over to PageSpeed Insights.

This Google tool helps you to freely scan and be able to know your sites Core vitals.

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7.Use Schema Markup

Schema markup is code that helps search engines understand the content in your site. Consequently can help you land rich snippets in search engine result pages.

Link Building Checklist

High-quality backlinks signal authority to search engines. Focus on obtaining links from credible and relevant websites. Link building is Key have long been used in Google’s ranking systems as a way of understanding website quality and as a measure of authority.

But to be honest this is by far most probably quite a difficult task, but it is a must in order for you to rank high.

How to find backlinks:

1.Contribute to Media Outlets

Media outlets (from daily papers to blogs) are continuously trying to find sources for stories they're distributing.

If you are a subject matter expert, you'll be a source for those stories. And in return, you'll be able get a interface to your site.

There are different stages, like Connectively (formerly HARO) and Offer assistance a B2B Essayist, that point to associate journalists with sources.

But you'll moreover run looks like “#journorequest” at the side your specialty on social media to discover potential openings.

2.Create Linkable Assets for Journalists

Comparatively  getting to be a source for a journalist's article, you'll be able too make substance straightforwardly for writers. Or for them to ideally choose up in their claim stories.

Usually frequently called advanced PR, and one strategy is to make linkable resources (or connect trap).

These are pieces of substance that are super simple to interface to. Either since they reveal interesting information, contain unique experiences and reports, or are something else engaging.

And they're great ways to induce backlinks.

3.Reverse Engineer Your Competitors’ Backlinks

Why reevaluate the wheel after you can duplicate your competitor's connect sources?

To do this, you'll require a connect investigation device.

Like Semrush's Backlink Analytics.

You essentially ought to:

Snatch your competitor's URL

Pop it into the device

Get as numerous of their links as you'll be able

Local SEO

Optimizing Google My Business

Claim and optimize your Google My Business profile. Add accurate information, photos, and customer reviews.

Local Directory Listings

List your business in local directories to improve visibility in specific regions.

NAP Consistency

Ensure your Name, Address, and Phone number are consistent across all platforms.

Avoiding SEO Pitfalls

Avoid black hat practices like keyword stuffing, duplicate content, and spammy backlinks. Stay updated on Google algorithm changes.

SEO Trends for 2024

Emerging trends like AI integration, Core Web Vitals, and voice search are reshaping SEO. Emphasize E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) in your content strategy.

Bottom Line

This SEO checklist serves as your roadmap to success in 2025 and beyond. By focusing on keyword research, high-quality content, and technical optimization, your website will rank higher and attract more visitors.

FAQs

What is the most critical part of an SEO checklist?

Keyword research, high-quality content, and technical SEO are the most vital aspects.

How often should I update my SEO strategy?

Review and update your strategy every few months to stay competitive.

Why is local SEO important?

Local SEO helps businesses attract customers within their region, improving visibility and foot traffic.

What tools are essential for SEO?

Popular tools include Google Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Google Search Console.

How does mobile optimization affect rankings?

A mobile-friendly site improves user experience and boosts rankings since Google uses mobile-first indexing.

How can I avoid SEO mistakes?

Avoid black hat techniques, focus on quality over quantity, and stay updated on algorithm changes.

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The Israeli Cyber Stalker Industrial Complex

Just the Tip: Of The Berg

There’s a place where the lines between government, military, and private enterprise blur into a Kafkaesque nightmare of surveillance, manipulation, and outright skullduggery.

Israel, that tiny nation with the geopolitical footprint of Godzilla, has become a global powerhouse in the cyber-industrial complex. Its firms are the go-to vendors for dictators, oligarchs, and anyone else with a few million bucks to burn and a burning desire to spy on their enemies—or, more often, their own citizens. These companies are staffed by the alumni of Unit 8200, Israel’s elite signals intelligence unit, which is basically the Ivy League of cyber-espionage. These folks don’t just graduate; they spin off into the private sector like In Q Tel Silicon Valley bros, except instead of selling you ads for overpriced mattresses, they’re selling governments the tools to hack your phone, track your movements, and manipulate your online existence.

These firms operate in the gray zones of international law, where ethics are lacking, to say the least. They’ve been caught spying on journalists, harassing activists, and propping up some of the world’s most repressive regimes. And they do it all with all the intensified hand rubbing you'd expect, because hey, "business is business."

Today's shadowy Death Squads couldn't be happier.

The List: Private Israeli Security Firms and Their Misadventures

NSO Group

Known for the Pegasus spyware, used for surveillance of journalists, activists, and political dissidents.

Key Figures: Shalev Hulio (Co-founder), Omri Lavie (Co-founder).

Black Cube

A private intelligence agency involved in high-profile scandals, including the Harvey Weinstein case and espionage in Romania.

Key Figures: Dan Zorella (Co-founder), Avi Yanus (Co-founder).

Cellebrite

Specializes in digital forensics and mobile device data extraction.

Key Figures: Yossi Carmil (Former CEO), Yaron Shlomov (Current CEO).

Mer Security and Communication Systems

Provides cybersecurity and intelligence services, including lobbying for controversial regimes.

Key Figures: David Dahan (CEO).

Verint Systems

Offers surveillance and analytics software, often used by governments for monitoring communications.

Key Figures: Dan Bodner (CEO).

Psy-Group (Defunct)

Engaged in online influence operations, including creating fake social media profiles for astroturfing.

Key Figures: Royi Burstien (Former CEO).

Candiru

A spyware company linked to the development of tools targeting activists and journalists.

Key Figures: Isaac Zack (Chairman), Eitan Achlow (CEO)

Paragon

Develops tools for extracting data from mobile devices, similar to Cellebrite.

Key Figures: Idan Nurick (Nash, Almeda Ventures)

Saito Tech

Provides surveillance technology, including tools for intercepting communications.

Key Figures: Isaac Zack , Eitan Achlow

Allot Communications

Specializes in network intelligence and traffic management, often used for surveillance purposes.

Key Figures: Erez Antebi (CEO).

NICE Systems

Provides surveillance and analytics software for governments and corporations.

Key Figures: Barak Eilam (CEO).

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

A defense contractor with a cybersecurity division offering surveillance and intelligence solutions.

Key Figures: Yoav Har-Even (CEO).

Elbit Systems

A major defense contractor involved in cybersecurity and surveillance technologies.

Key Figures: Bezhalel Machlis (CEO).

Cyberbit

A subsidiary of Elbit Systems, specializing in cybersecurity and threat detection.

Key Figures: Adi Dar (CEO).

SIGA IT Solutions

Provides cybersecurity and intelligence solutions to governments and private entities.

Key Figures: Amir Samoiloff

BlackSwan Technologies

Focuses on AI-driven intelligence and surveillance solutions.

Key Figures: Michael Ouliel, Elinoar Ouliel

IntuView

Specializes in AI-powered text analysis for intelligence and security purposes.

Key Figures: Yoram Schweitzer

Sixgill

Provides dark web intelligence and monitoring tools.

Key Figures: Avi Kasztan

Terrogence

Focuses on counter-terrorism intelligence and online threat monitoring.

Key Figures: Shai Arbel

Konfidas

A cybersecurity firm offering intelligence and threat analysis services.

Key Figures: Ram Levi

Supercom

Real-time mapping of individuals, ostensibly criminals, but easily used to spy on anyone worth a dollar to track.

Key Figures: Ordan Trabelsi, Barak Trabelsi, Lester Villeneuve.

Fifth Dimension

"Predictive policing" and automated discrimination technology to prebunk, deboost, or control virality of individuals as needed. Went to ground and rebranded after ties to Russian oligarchs were exposed.

Key Figures: Former army Chief of Staff Benny Gantz and Ram Ben-Barak, a former deputy head of the Mossad and current member of the Knesset.

SITE Intelligence Group

Engages in "Participatory OSINT," artificially inflating extremism to collect on contracts to monitor extremism in a "self-licking ice cream" scheme.

Key Figures: Rita Katz and Hey 'Don't Doxx Me Bro' James.

Government-Linked Entities and Units

Unit 8200

The Israeli military’s elite signals intelligence (SIGINT) unit, responsible for cyber operations and surveillance. Many Unit 8200 alumni go on to found or work for private cybersecurity firms.

Key Figures: Yossi Sariel

Unit 81

A technology unit within the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) that develops advanced surveillance and cyber tools. Ronen Corman.

Israeli Cyber Directorate

A government agency overseeing national cybersecurity and cyber warfare operations.

Key Figures: Gaby Portnoy.

Act.IL

A platform allegedly backed by the Israeli government and private donors, used for astroturfing and online influence campaigns to promote pro-Israel narratives.

Key Figures: Unknown (operates through anonymous users).

JIDF (Jewish Internet Defense Force)

A pro-Israel online group accused of engaging in astroturfing and coordinated attacks on critics of Israel.

Key Figures: Eyal Zamir

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit

Engages in online influence operations to shape public perception of Israel’s military actions.

Key Figures: Brigadier General Daniel Hagari

Notable Individuals Involved in Astroturfing and Unethical Internet Manipulations

Brian Glicklich

President and CEO of Digital Strategy Ltd, linked to Israeli security firms like Mer Security.

Shalev Hulio

Co-founder of NSO Group, implicated in the sale of spyware to authoritarian regimes.

Dan Zorella and Avi Yanus

Co-founders of Black Cube, known for deceptive intelligence operations.

Royi Burstien

Former CEO of Psy-Group, involved in online influence operations.

Gabi Ashkenazi

Former IDF Chief of Staff, involved in shaping Israel’s cybersecurity policies.

Yossi Cohen

Former Director of Mossad, Israel’s national intelligence agency, which has been linked to cyber operations.

The Banality of Evil, Israeli Style

So, there you have it—a who’s who of the Israeli cyber-industrial complex, a sprawling network of firms and individuals who’ve turned surveillance and manipulation into a booming export industry. It’s a world where the ends always justify the means. These firms aren’t just selling their wares to tinpot dictators and rogue states. They’re cozied up to Western governments, corporations, and even law enforcement agencies. The tools they’ve developed—spyware, astroturfing platforms, predictive policing algorithms—are being used to erode privacy, stifle dissent, and consolidate power on a global scale. How much tax rate will you withstand before you actually get up from your keyboard and revolt? Israeli Security are shooting for 100% of your income and data, so you can be monetized on top of handing over your life savings.

For all their sophistication, these firms are ultimately peddling the same old tricks. It’s a Faustian bargain, and our "representatives" have all signed on the dotted line on our behalf.

So, the next time you hear about some shiny new cybersecurity tool or a slick online campaign promoting “democracy” or “stability,” take a closer look. Chances are, there’s an Israeli firm behind it.

Welcome to the future, folks. It’s not just Orwellian—it’s Kafkaesque, with a dash of Vonnegutian absurdity. And it’s watching you from your smartphone.

The people involved? Psychopaths. History will remember them as such.

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How to Do Market Research Without Spending a Fortune

Big companies pour millions into research, but what about small businesses, startups, or solo entrepreneurs? Do you need deep pockets to understand your customers? Absolutely not. The good news is you can gather valuable insights without emptying your bank account. Smart Market Research isn’t about how much you spend—it’s about how well you listen, observe, and analyze.

Start With What You Have

Before you spend a dime, take stock of the information at your fingertips. Your existing customers, social media engagement, and even competitor websites hold goldmines of useful data. Most businesses overlook these free resources, assuming research requires fancy tools. It doesn’t.

1. Talk to Your Customers (Really Listen!)

Nothing beats direct conversations. Ask your current customers why they chose you, what they love, and what they wish was different. You don’t need a formal survey—casual chats, social media polls, and email follow-ups work just as well. Market Research starts with paying attention.

Pro tip: Offer a small incentive, like a discount or a freebie, to encourage responses.

2. Dive into Social Media for Free Insights

People love sharing opinions online. Use that to your advantage. Read comments on competitor posts, scan discussions in industry forums, and analyze trends on Twitter or Facebook. Tools like Facebook Audience Insights or Google Trends can show you what people are searching for—without charging a cent.

3. Spy on Your Competition (Legally, of Course!)

Want to know what works? See what your competitors are doing. Check their websites, read customer reviews, and study their ads. If a certain product or service is getting lots of attention, that’s a sign of demand. Market Research isn’t just about your customers—it’s also about learning from others in your industry.

4. Use Free Survey Tools

Platforms like Google Forms and SurveyMonkey let you collect feedback without spending money. Keep your survey short and easy to answer. Ask about preferences, pricing expectations, and buying habits. The more you understand, the better decisions you’ll make.

5. Leverage Google (It’s More Powerful Than You Think)

Google gives you more than search results. Features like Google Trends, Google Analytics, and keyword tools can tell you what people are looking for and how they find businesses like yours. Market Research is all about understanding demand, and Google is packed with clues.

6. Offer a Small Test Run

Instead of launching a full product or service, do a mini-test. Put up a landing page, run a small ad campaign, or offer pre-orders. This way, you gauge interest before fully committing. No need for guesswork—let the numbers guide you.

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Attain Increased Source Of Information With SEO

Top 5 SEO Tips to Improve Your SEO

With so many SEO tips available to brands today, it can be hard to know which ones will work for them. Luckily, there are certain key elements which can boost SEO efforts.

Content is key. Write to reach your audience while optimizing it so search engines can discover it easily.

Keywords

Keywords form the core of any successful SEO strategy. People search Google using certain terms that people type into search bars - for instance "lead generation." Selecting suitable keywords is integral to making an SEO effort successful as search engines understand your content better and rank it accordingly.

Selecting keywords with little relevance, high search volume, and easy accessibility will likely prove more fruitful for your website's visibility and traffic than selecting generic terms such as "shoes." For instance, small business owners looking to rank for this word would likely experience greater success targeting phrases such as "handmade leather shoes."

An essential element of any SEO campaign, keyword research reveals an abundance of valuable insights that can assist in making smart marketing decisions and connect your content to users searching on search engine results pages (SERPs). Keywords provide a vital link between your material and those searching for it on SERPs.

Content

Quality content is one of the key determinants of SEO success, including on page and off page elements such as URL, title, header tags, image alt text meta titles and descriptions.

Keyword research is a critical element of content writing. By discovering which search terms your audience uses online to locate information, and creating landing pages optimized with those terms, keyword research allows you to uncover their meaning. When conducting keyword research it is essential that these keywords be integrated into headlines, titles and body text as much as possible without overusing or keyword stuffing because that can damage SEO efforts.

Content is the backbone of SEO, yet creating high-quality pieces requires considerable time and effort. To simplify this process, utilizing tools that optimize content for both search engines and users will allow you to produce superior results faster and more effectively than before.

Link building

Link building is one of the key components of SEO, yet requires careful planning and execution in order to deliver optimal results. Most businesses entrust this task to professionals; however, natural methods provide another viable option which comply with search engines guidelines for building links.

Example: you could create content that is "link-worthy asset," then promote it via social media and ask high-quality websites to link back. But keep in mind that people will only link to your website if they believe it would benefit their audience.

One great method for creating links is spying on your competitors' backlink profiles with Semrush, which will allow you to find high-quality prospects and manage the process of earning quality links while helping avoid spammy and questionable sites which could harm your rankings.

Analytics

To effectively enhance your SEO strategy, it is necessary to employ standard data metrics and analysis tools. These metrics can assist in identifying areas for growth, tracking progress and making data-driven decisions - including tracking organic traffic growth, keyword rankings and conversion rates.

Consider user intent when creating content; doing so can increase your odds of ranking higher for relevant search results. Conduct keyword research and produce comprehensive articles or blog posts featuring those keywords; adding these in the first 100 words can improve readability while helping Google better comprehend what this page is about.

Implementing a website audit tool is another effective way to optimize SEO. These tools can assist in pinpointing issues with your site's structure, speed, and HTML tags as well as give insight into which keywords your competitors are ranking for and their performance.